M&A Research Assistant / Trainee Lawyer – Japan Desk

Gleiss Lutz Hootz Hirsch Partnerschaftsgesellschaft; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 13,695 - 20,543; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

AI tools training

Wellbeing programme

Networking events

Job summary

Gleiss Lutz in Germany seeks research assistants and trainee lawyers to join its corporate/M&A Japan team across Germany. You’ll work with our lawyers and assist on ongoing client work, including advice to Japanese clients on M&A, corporate law, and antitrust.

You can start at any time – during your university studies, your doctorate, or while completing your practical legal training. A strong command of English and a rigorous analytical approach are expected.

Qualifications

• First state examination in law with at least a fully satisfactory grade.
• Very good command of English.
• Interest in business-related issues and challenging work.
• Enthusiasm for applying innovative technologies in the legal profession.
• Structured approach to legal analysis.
• Availability to work at least two days a week.

Responsibilities

• Assist our lawyers on ongoing client work and advise on M&A, corporate law, competition/antitrust and other areas for our Japanese clients.
• Support on the advice provided to our Japanese clients on M&A transactions, corporate law, competition/antitrust and other areas of law.
• You can start at any time – during university studies, doctorate, or while completing practical legal training.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

First state examination (Germany)

Second state examination (Germany)

Job description

Gleiss Lutz in Germany seeks research assistants and trainee lawyers to join its corporate/M&A Japan team across Germany. You’ll work with our lawyers and assist on ongoing client work, including advice to Japanese clients on M&A, corporate law, and antitrust.

You can start at any time – during your university studies, your doctorate, or while completing your practical legal training. A strong command of English and a rigorous analytical approach are expected.