Contribute your ideas and help us continue our success story. We are looking for a Senior Associate / Legal Director (m/f/d) for our Dispute Resolution team at our Düsseldorf office.
Your Tasks
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Handling commercial law disputes in ordinary courts and arbitration proceedings
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Largely independent management of mandates and teams
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Analyzing civil law and civil procedural issues across all areas of commercial law
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Participation in our cross-mandate and cross-firm initiatives and projects, e.g., in the areas of Legal Tech and collective legal protection, within our sectors and Client Relationship Teams
What you bring
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At least five years of relevant professional experience in a demanding and dynamic law firm environment
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A combined score of at least 16 points in both state examinations
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Excellent legal expertise
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Enthusiasm for the continuous professional and technical challenges arising from digitalization, networking, and automation
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A passion for practical and innovative solutions for our national and international clients, combined with a willingness to break new ground and take on responsibility
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Very good written and spoken English skills
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As a Legal Director, you ideally bring an existing network of mandates/contacts as well as demonstrable business development successes and are capable of sustainably expanding your own mandates
Our Offer
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Personal and structured onboarding with individual 1:1 support from your buddy
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Continuous professional and personal development through regular training and workshops on hard and soft skills
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A collegial working environment with short decision-making paths and flat hierarchies
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Attractive additional benefits, including Wellpass, JobRad, and employee discounts
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Global Family Leave: The opportunity to take up to 16 weeks of paid leave within the first year of a child's life after one year of service.
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Engagement beyond the firm: Three paid days per year for social commitment
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Carers Leave: Up to five additional vacation days for the care of children and close relatives
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Regular firm and team events, e.g., Christmas party, Oktoberfest visit, sports events, or get-togethers
Have we sparked your interest? Then apply now! Please send your documents (CV, cover letter with earliest possible start date, examination certificates, and references) via email to:
Luisa Maria Boeddinghaus, HR Business Partner