Description
We are seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to join our team as Referendare (m/w/d) in the Employment Law department at our Düsseldorf office, starting in November 2026.
As a Referendar, you will work closely with our experienced lawyers on a wide range of employment law matters, including corporate and company restructurings, transactional advisory services in the context of corporate restructurings and M&A transactions, collective employment law, employment law compliance, occupational pension schemes, representation before labour courts and in disputes with organs before the ordinary courts, management and board matters, and design of remuneration systems, particularly in regulated industries.
Our Employment Law team advises clients on large-scale projects and classic employment law issues. You will be involved in exciting mandates from the very first day and benefit from our comprehensive training and development programme, Colleagues of Tomorrow, which includes workshops, networking events, and repetition courses.
In return, we expect you to have excellent academic achievements, a good understanding of economic interrelationships, and very good English language skills. You should also demonstrate personality, teamwork, and motivation.
Key areas of responsibility:
- Corporate and company restructurings
- Transactional advisory services in the context of corporate restructurings and M&A transactions
- Collective employment law, including employee participation, SE participation, and European Works Council
- Employment law compliance
- Occupational pension schemes
- Representation before labour courts and in disputes with organs before the ordinary courts
- Management and board matters
- Design of remuneration systems, particularly in regulated industries
We offer a varied and challenging activity, a pleasant working atmosphere in an international law firm, and opportunities for personal development.
To apply, please submit your CV, cover letter, and relevant certificates, including your high school diploma and any internship certificates.