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    Legal Trainee/Rechtsreferendar/in Q3 2027 (Fixed-Term Contract) (English, German)

    Hamburg, GermanyOn-SiteTemporaryPosted Yesterday
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    This program is intended for students currently pursuing legal qualifications, who are returning to studies after the completion of the program.

    Please note this job posting is only for traineeship starting July/August/September 2027 for a 3 months fixed-term contract.

    Please specify your preferred start dates and availability on your CV. 

    Minimum qualifications:

    • Current enrollment in compulsory legal training (Station im Rahmen des Referendariats).
    • First legal state exam completion (Erstes Staatsexamen).
    • Ability to communicate in English and German fluently to support client relationship management in this region.

    Preferred qualifications:

    • Experience in legal analysis and research.
    • Experience building relationships and communicating with people at all levels.
    • Experience in data protection, copyright, technology, or media law.
    • Experience working on numerous projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
    • Available to start between July and September 2026 for a 3 months fixed-term contract.
    • Interest in technology and IT-relevant legal problems and recent developments.

    About the job

    As a Legal Trainee (Rechtsreferendar/in) and part of the Google regional Legal team, you will help respond to legal challenges in the information age. You will get insight into a variety of legal challenges at Google and YouTube, learning to expect the unexpected while actively promoting the development of internet law in an unconventional environment. The legal department of Google (Google Rechtsabteilung Hamburg) offers an optional training period as part of your compulsory legal training (Wahlstation/Anwaltsstation während des Referendariats).

    In this role, you will enhance your organizational skills, attention to detail, versatility, and composure, while also getting the opportunity to demonstrate that you have sound legal judgment, can learn quickly in a fast-paced environment, and can communicate confidently at all levels.

    20th century laws don't always solve 21st century problems, and Google Legal crafts innovative approaches for working with some of the toughest legal challenges of the information age. Whether you're a patent attorney, an intellectual property expert or an engineer headed to law school, Google Legal lets you address unanswered legal quandaries and create new precedents. Our innovative services raise challenging questions that demand creative and practical answers. We provide those answers by working at the crossroads of the law and new technology, helping Google build innovative and important products for users around the world.

    Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
    Germany: €44500 (EUR) + 15% bonus target
    Learn more about benefits at Google.

    Responsibilities

    • Assist in a variety of projects such as Google product localization, and agreement drafting and review.
    • Conduct research on a variety of legal topics including intellectual property, consumer regulations, media regulations, advertising, data protection, etc.
    • Respond to various legal requests from users and third-parties in relation to Google services.
    • Assist the Legal team in the preparation and management of court actions.
    • Participate in the creation and maintenance of internal knowledge databases for the Legal team.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Google

    Google is a multinational technology company focusing on search, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and online advertising. It develops and provides a wide range of internet-related services and products.

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    1998
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