Research Assistant (m/f/d) - IP/Tech

Research Assistant (m/f/d) - IP/Tech

About us

With more than 400 lawyers across our offices in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich, Stuttgart, Brussels and London, Gleiss Lutz advises clients on all aspects of business law. Our full service approach delivers top-tier advice across the spectrum. We are renowned for our in-depth and pragmatic approach to solving the most complex legal challenges – and for our uncompromising commitment to quality.

We are seeking research assistants (wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter) (m/f/d) to join our IP/Tech practice at our Stuttgart office.

In the age of high technology and the information society, the protection of intellectual property is gaining increasing importance. Thats why at Gleiss Lutz we treat IP/tech as a dedicated practice area – within a dynamic firm advising international business.

The IP/Tech practice area comprises the following fields:

Patents

IT law

Trademarks

Unfair competition

Design law

Copyright and media law

Your role

Youll work closely with our lawyers and assist on ongoing client work. You will primarily support us on engaging and diverse tasks as part of the strategic advice we provide to our notable clients. You will also contribute to drafting IP and IT contracts, including in connection with M&A deals. And youll work on commercially significant litigation, publications and lectures and on internal knowledge management in the area of intellectual property.

You can start at any time – during your university studies, your doctorate, or while completing your practical legal training.

Your profile

First (or first and second) state examination(s), each with a grade of fully satisfactory (vollbefriedigend) or better

Very good command of English

Interest in business-related issues and challenging work

Enthusiasm for applying innovative technologies in the legal profession

A structured approach to legal analysis

Availability to work at least two to three days a week

What we offer

Outstanding professional development: Active involvement in legal work, close collaboration with our lawyers, and regular feedback

One Step Ahead programme: Comprehensive professional development with lectures, workshops, legal English courses and modern AI tools such as Harvey AI and the Jurafuchs learning app, as well as additional exam-focused offerings depending on your stage of training

Wellbeing offerings: Access to our Corporate Health Programme, including the EGYM Wellpass

Networking & events: Networking opportunities at after-work events and group activities to build valuable connections and gain insight into our firms culture

A direct route into the world of legal work – for those who want to start putting theory into practice. Apply now and join a team that embodies excellence and supports your professional growth.

We value qualification, personality, and potential. We welcome applications regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnic or social background, religion, belief, sexual orientation or identity.

Contact

Marcel Reich

Recruiting

Lautenschlagerstraße 21, 70173 Stuttgart

Phone: +49 711 8997-246

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