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Legal Trainee/Rechtsreferendar/in Q1 2027 (Fixed-Term Contract) (English, German)

Google
11 hours ago
Temporary
On-site
Hamburg, 04
€44,500 - €44,500 EUR yearly

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Google Hamburg is offering a 3 to 4 month fixed-term Legal Trainee position for January to March 2027, open to candidates currently enrolled in compulsory legal training and who have passed the First Staatsexamen, with fluency in English and German and the ability to manage client relationships in the region. This role blends research, drafting, and project work across IP, data protection, consumer and media law, in a fast-paced, technology-forward environment, with an optional Wahlstation during the Referendariat. To apply: tailor your CV to show legal research and drafting experience, demonstrate multi-project management, highlight cross-functional collaboration, and include concrete examples of English-German communications and any tech law exposure. Prepare for interviews by articulating interest in internet law and Google’s innovative approach; emphasize availability for early 2027 and your readiness to contribute from day one.


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.
  • Interest in technology and IT-relevant legal problems and recent developments.
  • Available to start between January and March 2027 for a 3-4 months fixed-term contract.

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

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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.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in a variety of projects such as the localization of Google products and the review and drafting of agreements.
  • 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.