# Scientific Assistant (Private Equity Team)

**Company**: Linklaters
**Location**: Frankfurt
**Category**: Legal
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

We are seeking a Scientific Assistant to join our Private Equity team in Frankfurt from January 2027. As a key member of our team, you will work on national and international private equity transactions, support mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and portfolio transactions throughout the investment cycle.

**Your Responsibilities:**

- Collaborate on large and mid-cap private equity transactions

- Assist with corporate acquisitions, joint ventures, mergers, and transactions in regulated markets

- Contribute to portfolio and buy-out transactions from structuring to exit

- Support corporate restructuring and development of group and participation structures

- Provide input on strategic decisions, corporate governance, and compliance matters

**What We Offer:**

- Diverse and challenging role within an international law firm

- Collaborative and supportive work environment

- Direct involvement in team projects and demanding mandates from day one

- Targeted training and promotion for those in the referendariat programme

- Participation in our 'Colleagues of Tomorrow' programme, including workshops, networking events, and courses

**Requirements:**

- Excellent academic performance, particularly in law

- Strong understanding of economic principles

- Very good English language skills; proficiency in another language is a plus

- Personal qualities such as teamwork, motivation, and a proactive approach

## Skills

### Required
- English
- legal knowledge
- economic understanding
- teamwork
- motivation

### Nice to have
- another language

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