# Scientific Assistant (m/w/d) in Cartel Law & Investment Control

**Company**: Linklaters LLP
**Location**: Düsseldorf
**Category**: Legal
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

We are seeking a scientific assistant to support our Cartel Law & Investment Control team at our Düsseldorf office, starting July 2026.

As a scientific assistant, you will work on merger control and cartel proceedings, leniency applications, compliance, and other related aspects, operating not only in Germany but also in Europe and globally.

Key areas of focus:

- Merger control procedures

- Cartel proceedings

- Abuse of power cases

- State aid

- Foreign trade law

- Compliance

We offer a diverse and varied role with an excellent working atmosphere in an international firm.

From your first day, you will be closely involved in teamwork and 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, and repetition courses and exam preparation. Even as a scientific or legal assistant, you will benefit from the advantages of our program.

Requirements:

- Excellent academic performance

- Good understanding of economic relationships

- Very good English language skills

- Personality, team spirit, and motivation

Please submit your application via our system, including your CV, cover letter, and relevant certificates. If you are applying for a scientific assistant position, please let us know when, how many days a week, and for what period you are available.

## Skills

### Required
- Cartel Law
- Investment Control
- Merger Control
- Compliance
- Foreign Trade Law

### Nice to have
- German
- Economic knowledge

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