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Trainee Lawyers (m/w/d) for Energy Law / Corporate Law / M&A

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Description

We are seeking ambitious Trainee Lawyers (m/w/d) to join our Energy Law / Corporate Law / M&A team in Berlin starting April 2027.

As a trainee lawyer in our Energy Law / Corporate Law / M&A team, you will work closely with our experts to provide comprehensive advice to energy companies, financial investors, and public authorities on various issues in the energy sector. Your responsibilities will include:

  • M&A transactions and joint ventures
  • Project development, particularly for renewable energies
  • Regulation of networks, storage, etc.
  • Unbundling of network operators
  • Conflict resolution, such as long-term electricity and gas supply contracts

In this role, you will benefit from a diverse and challenging activity and a very pleasant working atmosphere in an international law firm. You will be part of the team from day one and participate in exciting mandates. During your traineeship, you will receive targeted training and support, individual supervision, and opportunities for personal development. In addition to your daily work on mandates, we offer you the opportunity to participate in our Colleagues of Tomorrow program.

This program includes workshops, networking events, as well as repetition courses and exam preparation courses. Our program is designed to help you develop your skills and knowledge in a practical way.

If you are interested in the energy sector and the interface between law, economics, and politics, you are in the right place with us. You stand out with excellent academic performance and look beyond the legal horizon. You have a good understanding of economic relationships and convince with very good English skills. You also inspire us with personality, teamwork, and motivation.

To apply, please submit your application, including your CV, cover letter, and all relevant certificates, such as your high school diploma and any activity certificates (traineeship, internships, etc.), bundled in one document.

Skills

Required

  • Energy law
  • Corporate law
  • M&A
  • English
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