Working Student/In with Focus on Corporate Law
Supports Celonis’s corporate legal team with legal research, governance, commercial contract review, insurance and real estate matters, and departmental process development. The role is designed for a law student focused on German corporate law who is fluent in German and English.
About the job
Responsibilities
Corporate Law Support
- Assist with research and analysis of corporate law and regulatory requirements.
- Help review and interpret legal documents and regulations.
Corporate Governance Assistance
- Support the development and implementation of corporate governance policies.
- Contribute to governance-related documents and reports.
Contract Review and Negotiation
- Review and negotiate various commercial agreements.
- Support internal stakeholders.
Global Real Estate and Insurance Programs
- Assist with management of global liability insurance programs.
- Support day-to-day insurance tasks and queries.
- Support legal management of the global real estate portfolio.
Departmental Processes and Policies
- Assist with developing legal workflows and processes within the legal team.
- Assist with developing departmental policies for contract review and related matters.
Legal Research
- Conduct legal research on various issues under the guidance of senior team members.
- Summarize findings and provide practical implementation advice.
General Legal Support
- Provide support for general legal tasks and projects, including administrative duties as required.
- Collaborate with the legal team on various initiatives and tasks.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in Law, with a focus on German corporate law or a related field.
- Previous internship or practical experience in a legal environment is a plus but not required.
- Strong academic background.
- Excellent research and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage time effectively and balance work with academic commitments.
- Desire to work across diverse practice areas.
- Proficiency in German and English, written and verbal.
- Experience with AI is a plus but not required.
Benefits
- Hybrid work model with remote flexibility.
- Learning, mentorship, and professional development programs.
- Subsidized Wellhub memberships and mental health counseling.
- Paid volunteer time through annual Impact Days.
- Inclusion and belonging initiatives.
- Parental leave and paid time off policies, subject to applicable regional terms.
Skills
Corporate Law, Legal Research, Contract Review, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Governance, Regulatory Analysis, Insurance Programs, Real Estate Law, Legal Workflows, German Law
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