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Trainee Lawyer

Hogan Lovells entry full-time

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Description

We are seeking a trainee lawyer to join our Employment Law practice group. As a trainee, you will work closely with our team of experienced lawyers to provide advice on all aspects of employment law, including individual and collective labour law, restructuring projects, and compliance issues.

Our Employment Law practice group advises international clients on the entire cycle of employment relationships, including all questions of individual and collective employment law, accompaniment of restructuring projects, employment law questions of compliance, and transactional employment law. We also provide legal support to senior executives and management boards, as well as employee participation in corporate decision-making.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work seamlessly across practice groups, countries, and time zones, combining different areas of expertise and international experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with experienced lawyers to advise clients on employment law issues
  • Assist with restructuring projects and compliance issues
  • Develop your skills through our trainee program, HLC Next, which includes mentoring, training on the job, and support for preparing for the second state exam

Requirements:

  • Completed first state exam or equivalent qualification from a German university
  • Interest in economic connections and processes
  • Very good English language skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks effectively

What we offer:

  • Diverse development opportunities through our trainee program, HLC Next
  • Flat hierarchies and a supportive, entrepreneurial work atmosphere
  • Employee networks, such as Pride+ and women's networks
  • Various events on professional, social, and economic topics
  • Extensive wellbeing offers

Ideal candidates:

  • Have completed or be close to completing their first state exam
  • Are interested in economic connections and processes
  • Have very good English language skills
  • Are willing to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

Skills

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