Description
We are seeking trainee lawyers to join our Environmental and Planning Law team in Berlin, starting in February 2027.
As a trainee lawyer in our Environmental and Planning Law team, you will work on large projects and transactions involving government bodies, as well as sectors subject to special government regulation, such as energy, water, transport, healthcare, telecommunications, and banking.
Our team advises and represents domestic and foreign companies, as well as public authorities, on all matters of public and European economic law.
Key areas of focus include:
- Infrastructure projects
- Advice to public financial institutions and their owners in connection with support and/or privatisation measures or mergers
- Public-private partnership projects
- Advice to state and private actors in regulated markets
In environmental and planning law, our team works on complex permit procedures for implementing the energy transition, advises clients on liability issues related to climate change, and product-related environmental law.
Selected Areas of Work
- European Union law
- Public-private partnerships
- Constitutional and administrative law
- Health and product law
- Telecommunications law
- Environmental law (particularly nature conservation, pollution control, and water law)
- Permit law and specialist planning law
- Climate protection law and ESG
- Chemicals law
We offer a varied and challenging activity and a very pleasant working atmosphere in an international law firm.
As a trainee lawyer, you will be involved in team work from day one and participate in exciting mandates.
During your traineeship, you will receive targeted training and promotion, individual support, and opportunities for personal development.
In addition to your daily work on mandates, we also offer you the opportunity to participate in our trainee program 'Colleagues of Tomorrow'.
This program includes workshops, networking events, as well as revision courses and exam preparation courses.
You have a pronounced interest in environmental and planning law.
You may have already gained practical experience in this area or related topics, completed your major in a related field, or are writing your PhD in this area of law.
You stand out academically with excellent study results and look beyond the legal horizon.
You have a good understanding of economic relationships and convince with very good English language skills.
Furthermore, you inspire us with personality, teamwork, and motivation.
Requirements
- Please submit your application, including your CV and cover letter, as well as all relevant certificates, such as your high school diploma and any activity certificates (traineeship, internships, etc.), bundled in one document.