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Trainee in Digital Infrastructure & Energy M&A

Hogan Lovells entry full-time

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Description

We are seeking a trainee to join our Digital Infrastructure & Energy M&A team. As a trainee, you will work on real, cross-border transactions, supporting due diligence, analysing project and contract documentation, researching regulatory issues, and preparing contract and presentation materials.

Our team covers the entire range of digital and energy infrastructure, including data centres, digital networks, energy-tech platforms, smart metering, and renewable energy generation.

As a trainee, you will have the opportunity to work with experienced lawyers and learn the mechanics of sponsor-driven deals.

We offer:

  • Diverse development opportunities through our HLC Next trainee programme, including personal mentoring, training on the job, and support for your second state exam
  • Flat hierarchies and a collaborative, entrepreneurial work environment
  • Employee networks, such as Pride+ and women's networks
  • Various events on technical, social, and economic topics
  • Extensive wellbeing offers

Ideally, you have:

  • At least a satisfactory first state exam or advanced law studies with a focus on the first state exam
  • Availability of at least three days a week
  • Technical affinity and curiosity about energy markets, smart metering platforms, and how AI and legal tech are changing transaction work
  • Interest in economic connections
  • Good English skills
  • Structured, careful work and enjoyment of teamwork

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • technical affinity
  • energy markets
  • smart metering
  • AI
  • legal tech
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