Legal Assistant - German-speaking

Picnic Technologies; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tech Academy

Lunch & Learn

Language courses

Global team culture

Wellbeing support

Fresh lunch & snacks

Job summary

Picnic Technologies is seeking a Legal Assistant in Amsterdam to join the in-house legal team. You will handle a broad set of tasks, from drafting contracts to advising internal stakeholders, while collaborating closely with Finance, Marketing, Commercial, and Operations.

You should have completed the First State Examination in German law and be fluent in English and German. The role requires a 4–6 month commitment, ideally 4–5 days per week, and you will gain hands-on experience shaping

Qualifications

• First State Examination in German law completed or near completion.
• Fluent in English and German.
• Available for 4–6 months in Amsterdam.
• Hands-on and proactive, with cross-functional exposure a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of legal tasks independently and with business teams.
• Review, draft and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts.
• Translate complex legal assessments into actionable business advice.
• Support day-to-day legal operations and processes.

Skills

English fluency

German fluency

Analytical thinking

Proactive mindset

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. We move fast, think big, and redefine what’s possible. If you’re a passionate law student or graduate, we’re offering you the opportunity to join the Legal team at our Amsterdam HQ.

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 e.g. 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! 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.
• Make a difference 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!
• Teamwork makes the dream work 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!
• Fresh Lunch, coffee, and snacks 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.
• Stay healthy 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!
• Attractive package You’ll receive a gross hourly wage of €16,75 (all inclusive), along with a laptop to support your work. Travel costs can also be reimbursed, depending on your location.

A bit about us

When you join Picnic, you’re joining the shopping revolution, delivering groceries to millions of people across Europe, and we’re growing fast. Think super fresh products and personal service, but in a modern, sustainable way. And we’re the only ones in the world doing it all by ourselves. From our fully automated fulfillment centre to delivery algorithms and marketing campaigns: we do it all in-house. Our team consists of 85+ nationalities and we’re always looking for new talent. Ready for the ride?

Recruitment Process

1. CV screening
2. Phone screening
3. Online assessment
4. Interviews
5. Assessment day
6. Closing interview
7. Offer

Commitment to equal opportunities

Picnic is an equal opportunity employer—this means that all decisions regarding applications will be based on qualifications and merit. Applicants will be regarded independently of age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, skin color, civil status, religious beliefs, physical or mental disability, or any other factors protected by law.
At Picnic, we celebrate and value our differences and are committed to building a safe and inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves.

Our Mentality

At Picnic, we build from scratch with an owner’s mindset. We dive into the unknown, taking end-to-end responsibility for every outcome, going the extra mile to tackle complex challenges. We turn insights into action, working as a team to get things done. We move fast, never compromising on quality or long-term impact. With grit and commitment we build what has never been built before!