Trainee Lawyers | Research Assistants Tech & Data

Overview

NEON is a law firm where we embrace ownership, are more than just colleagues, and enjoy our work – both professionally and personally. We primarily advise in the areas of tech & data, private equity, venture capital, real estate, as well as litigation – deliver holistic advice and work closely together. We guarantee a high level of personal commitment and offer the opportunity to gain in-depth insights into our work and mandates as well as to contribute to a considerable extent.
 
Our Tech & Data team supports clients with digital business models, software contracts, cybersecurity, data protection, digital law and AI — both in transactions and in ongoing operational advice.

We are always on the lookout for

What we offer

• You’ll join our Tech & Data team, get your own mentor, and gain insights into all practice area
• Flat hierarchies – we work together at eye level and value open communication
• Real client contact from day one – not just back-office work
• Strong team spirit with activities such as our team lunches, trainee meetups, after-work events, and company runs 
• Support for your exam preparation (e.g. covering the costs for Kaiser exam courses and seminars as well as the Kammergericht practice exams; participation in mock oral exams)
• Urban Sports Club membership and a Pluxees benefits card for fitness, food & fun
• A family-friendly culture with the NEON.Family Package for parents and caregivers
• Real career prospects – many of our lawyers and partners started with us as trainees

Your profile

• You have an excellent academic record and proficiency in English
• You have successfully completed the 1st or 2nd state examination
• Ideally, you have already gained some initial insights into the areas of data protection law/IT law and/or IP (e.g. university specialization). At the very least, you should have a keen interest in familiarizing yourself with these areas through your work
• You enjoy practical and independent work
• You are keen to familiarize yourself with a wide range of new topics relating to data law, in particular digital EU legislation such as the GDPR, Cyber Resilience Act, AI Regulation and Digital Services Act and the impact on our clients' concerns
• You are highly motivated, quick on the uptake, can think outside the box and enjoy working in a team