Becker Büttner Held

Referendar (m/w/d)

In short

This is a legal traineeship (Referendariat) position at a law firm, supporting client advisory work, legal research, negotiations, and drafting of expert opinions in Cologne. It requires a completed First State Examination (at least "befriedigend") and very good German skills (C1). The role emphasizes combining theoretical legal knowledge with practical legal work under supervision of experienced lawyers.

Responsibilities
•Support in the ongoing advising of clients
•Handling of legal questions
•Accompanying negotiations
•Preparation of expert opinions, memos, and scholarly papers
•The focus of your traineeship is on combining theoretical legal knowledge with legal practice
Requirements
•Completed First State Examination (1. Staatsexamen); an above-average result is desirable, at least a "befriedigend" (satisfactory) result required
•Prior legal knowledge in one of the mentioned fields of activity is desirable
•Ability to work independently and quickly into complex issues
•Very good German language skills, written and spoken (at least C1 level)
What BBH offers
At BBH you work in a modern work environment with centrally located offices. No day is like the other! You solve exciting questions interdisciplinarily together with colleagues. At the same time, we promote your personal development. We also offer:
•Flexible working hours and the possibility to work mobile
•Possibility of being taken on / entry into the profession
•Possibility to participate in client appointments
•Occupational health management to promote mental and physical health, including a discounted Urban Sports membership (flu vaccination, eye examination, ergonomics consulting, massage, digital sports offerings and cross-location fitness challenges, mental health workshops)

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