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Trainee Lawyer

Hogan Lovells entry full-time

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Description

We are seeking a trainee lawyer to join our Antitrust, Competition and Economic Regulation team. As a trainee lawyer, you will work closely with our team of 130 colleagues worldwide, advising national and international companies on cartel law issues, defending companies in cartel fine proceedings, and accompanying challenging transactions before the Federal Cartel Office and the European Commission.

Responsibilities:

  • Work on cartel law cases, including defending companies in cartel fine proceedings
  • Accompany challenging transactions before the Federal Cartel Office and the European Commission
  • Represent companies in cartel-related damages claims
  • Collaborate with international teams to provide comprehensive advice

Requirements:

  • At least a satisfactory grade in the first state examination or a completed part of the first state examination at a German university
  • Interest in economic contexts and processes
  • Very good English language skills
  • Scientific work can be carried out alongside a doctorate
  • Specialized knowledge in energy or corporate law is desirable but not required

What we offer:

  • Diverse development opportunities through our HLC Next trainee program, including personal mentoring, training on the job, support in preparing for the second state examination, practice insights, interactive skills trainings, and numerous networking events
  • Flat hierarchies and a appreciative and entrepreneurial working atmosphere
  • Employee networks such as Pride+, Global Ability Inclusion Network, or women's networks
  • Various events on technical, social, and economic topics
  • Extensive wellbeing offers

Skills

Required

  • English
  • cartel law
  • transactional law

Nice to have

  • energy law
  • corporate law
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