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Referee Position between Large Law Firm and International Energy Corporation

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Description

As a lawyer, you will actively contribute to shaping the energy transition in a unique referee program that offers legal excellence and strategic insights into the energy industry.

The referee position at Hogan Lovells Cadwalader and the elective station at Statkraft enable you to combine international project work, business-related consulting, and insights into the work of a leading European energy company.

Station I – Referee Station at Hogan Lovells Cadwalader (Projects & Disputes Team)

You will accompany leading infrastructure projects worldwide and advise on the legal framework conditions of future technologies such as hydrogen, wind, and solar.

Your added value at Hogan Lovells Cadwalader:

  • Independent work on energy projects
  • Broad range of topics: renewable energy, contract law, environmental law, energy trading
  • Diverse development opportunities through our trainee program HLC Next, including personal mentoring, training on the job, support with preparation for the second state examination, practice insights, interactive skills trainings, and numerous networking events
  • Flat hierarchies and a appreciative and entrepreneurial working atmosphere
  • Employee networks such as Pride+, Global Ability Inclusion Network, or women's networks
  • Various events on technical, social, and economic topics
  • Extensive wellbeing offers

Station II – Elective Station at Statkraft Germany

You will gain insight into the practice of a leading European producer of renewable energy (state-owned, Norway, over 130 years of experience).

Your insights at Statkraft:

  • Mentoring and personal integration into the legal team
  • Visit to a power plant and insights into the trading desk
  • Optional: short-term assignment in a European Statkraft office

Requirements:

  • Referees with an interest in energy, contract, or environmental law
  • Enthusiasm for capturing and handling complex issues and questions related to the energy transition
  • At least a satisfactory first state examination or completed part of the first state examination at a German university
  • Good English language skills
  • Enjoyment of challenging legal work
  • Joy in working in international teams

Your Path to the Future

Combine two perspectives: the demanding legal practice of an international business law firm with the strategic and operational insights of a globally active energy company.

Apply now and become part of the Energy Transition.

Skills

Required

  • energy law
  • contract law
  • environmental law
  • English
Apply on Hogan Lovells Cadwalader