Legal Assistant - German-speaking

Picnic; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Every expert was once a beginner!

Make a difference

Teamwork makes the dream work

Fresh Lunch, coffee, and snacks

Stay healthy

Job summary

Picnic is seeking a Legal Assistant - German-speaking to join our Amsterdam HQ. You will support the in-house legal team on a variety of contracts and regulatory matters, while gaining hands-on experience across business functions.

You should have completed the First State Examination in German law or be close to it, be fluent in English and German, and be ready for a 4–6 month placement in Amsterdam. A proactive, analytical mindset is essential to help move projects forward.

Qualifications

• First State Examination in German law or near to it.
• Fluent in English and German.
• Available for 4–6 months, ideally 4–5 days a week in Amsterdam.
• Proactive and hands-on: take initiative and contribute to the team.
• Analytically strong with the ability to translate insights into practical advice.
• Cross-functional exposure or business/corporate focus is a plus.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and motivated to help build Picnic’s legal function.

Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of tasks beyond law studies, including leveraging AI to improve legal processes.
• Take ownership of legal projects from start to finish, from ad hoc matters to cross-functional initiatives.
• Translate complex legal assessments into actionable business steps.
• Review, draft and negotiate a range of commercial contracts.
• Collaborate with Finance, Marketing, Commercial, Customer Success and Operations.

Skills

German law

English fluency

Analytical thinking

Proactive mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

First State Examination in German law

Job description

At Picnic, we’re building the future of grocery shopping. Through cutting-edge technology and data-driven innovation, we challenge the status quo, set the standard for the industry, and turn ambition into impact at scale. If you’re a passionate law student or graduate, we’re offering you the opportunity to join the Legal team at our Amsterdam HQ as a Legal Assistant - German-speaking.

In a nutshell

Picnic is growing rapidly, bringing bigger and more complex legal challenges every day. As a Legal Assistant, you will handle a wide range of issues both independently and alongside our legal and business teams. Joining us in-house bridges the traditional gap in legal training: you won't just advise from across the table, but sit on the same side to actively shape outcomes from the heart of the business. You will experience firsthand how business moves, proving in real time that business momentum and legal strategy are two sides of the same coin. Instead of acting as a bottleneck, you will clear the path for other teams, actively move the needle, and build the future that external lawyers can only advise on after the fact. You are an integral part of the team from day one, gaining experiences that will kickstart your career, whether you ultimately aim for a law firm or beyond.

Tricks of the trade

• You will handle a variety of tasks that go beyond your law studies: from leveraging AI within our team and improving legal processes to supporting our day-to-day legal operations.
• You will quickly gain ownership of legal projects from start to finish, ranging from smaller, ad hoc matters to larger cross-functional initiatives.
• You will learn how to translate complex legal assessments into actionable business strategy and next steps.
• You will review, draft and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts.
• You will work closely with other teams such as Finance, Marketing, Commercial, Customer Success and Operations.

Your superpowers

• You successfully completed your First State Examination (Erstes Staatsexamen) in German law or are near to it.
• You are fluent, both verbally and in writing, in English and German.
• You are available for at least 4 to 6 months, for ideally 4 or 5 days a week in Amsterdam.
• You are proactive and hands-on: you take initiative, think ahead, and actively look for ways to contribute to the team.
• You are analytically strong, able to assess situations quickly and translate them into clear, concise, and practical solution-oriented advice.
• Prior exposure to cross-functional, interdisciplinary experiences, or a specialization in business and corporate law, is a plus.
• You are enthusiastic, energetic, and motivated to help build the best milkman on earth!

Picnic Perks

• Every expert was once a beginner!
• Make a difference
• Teamwork makes the dream work
• Fresh Lunch, coffee, and snacks
• Stay healthy

You’ll get plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself and grow, including the Picnic Tech Academy, Lunch & Learn sessions, and tailored soft skills training. We also offer free professional weekly language courses.

You’ll work in an awesome startup environment with the freedom to drive your own projects and create a visible impact. Our fully electric vehicles and sustainable business model mean you’ll also be contributing to making the world a better place!

With more than 80 nationalities across 3 countries, you’ll be part of a diverse company with plenty of cool stuff to get involved with, from board game evenings to after-work drinks to our company ski trip and more!

Our offices are equipped with fully-fledged coffee bars and a kitchen and chefs. They prepare delicious fresh and warm lunches every day so you can keep your energy up.

Mental health is important. As well as having the option to speak with Picnic colleagues who act as confidential advisors, our collaboration with OpenUp gives you easy access to professional psychologists, along with workshops and materials. There are also plenty of sports communities and events to get involved with, from tennis to yoga to climbing!