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Trainee Intellectual Property Lawyer

Hogan Lovells entry full-time

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Description

We are seeking a trainee intellectual property lawyer to join our team. As a trainee, you will have the opportunity to work with a globally recognised law firm, providing comprehensive advice to clients on all aspects of intellectual property and commercial law.

Our IP practice is one of the world's leading practices in the field of intellectual property and commercial law. We advise global companies on all issues related to the protection and utilisation of intellectual property rights.

In the area of patent law, we advise companies of all sizes and industries on the enforcement of their patent rights, defence in patent infringement cases, licensing agreements, and research and development projects.

We offer:

  • Diverse development opportunities through our HLC Next trainee programme, including personal mentoring, training on the job, support with preparing for the second state exam, practice insights, interactive skills training, and numerous networking events
  • Flat hierarchies and a supportive 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

Ideally, you have:

  • At least a satisfactory first state examination at a German university
  • Interest in economic relationships and processes
  • Very good English language skills
  • Good knowledge of common office applications
  • Ideally, initial foreign and practical experience, e.g. through internships
  • Looking for a job that can be done alongside a doctorate

We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/worldview, disability, age, or sexual orientation/identity.

Skills

Required

  • English language skills
  • Office applications
  • Intellectual property law
  • Commercial law

Nice to have

  • First state examination
  • Economic relationships
  • Foreign experience
  • Practical experience
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