About the Position

Rechtsreferendar:in (w/m/d)

St. Ingbert, Germany

About the Company

CISPA Helmholtz-Zentrum für Informationssicherheit is a leading research institution in Germany, dedicated to advancing information security, AI, and data protection. Our cutting-edge research impacts global industries, enhancing the competitiveness of Germany and Europe.

About the Role

We are seeking a Rechtsreferendar:in (w/m/d) to join our team in St. Ingbert, Germany. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of science and law, contributing to our mission of making the digital world safer.

Responsibilities

Support our Legal and Licensing Department as a full team member
Develop various legal relationships, often requiring a broad perspective and direct insights into our research areas, such as drafting and reviewing contracts, guidelines, non-disclosure agreements, memoranda of understanding, etc.
Conduct research, analyze, and respond to complex legal issues
Prepare legal notices and opinions
Participate in meetings and negotiations

For any questions regarding the position, please contact Andreas Walcker-Mayer via email.

Requirements

Successful completion of the first state examination in law
Solid knowledge in Civil Law and Public Law
Good command of English (written and spoken)
Proficiency in MS Office

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills and enjoyment in working with people
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact confidently with diverse audiences
Responsible, independent, and solution-oriented work approach
Analytical and critical thinking, ability to prioritize under complex conditions, and solution-oriented action
Quick and independent acquisition of new legal areas
Negotiation skills and diplomatic demeanor
Ability to clearly represent decisions and balance different interests

We Offer

An exciting and challenging role at the intersection of science and law
An international environment
Up to two days of home office per week
Flexible working hours
Social and team-building activities
Occupational health management

Application Process

CISPA is committed to increasing the representation of women, minorities, and people with disabilities in computer science. In line with our equal opportunities plan, we aim to increase the proportion of women in computer science and explicitly encourage women to apply. Applications from severely disabled candidates will be given preference if they are equally qualified. We welcome applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, and identity.

If you are interested in working at CISPA, click the "Apply Now" button at the end of the page. Please upload your documents in PDF format on our application platform. Applications sent by email cannot be accepted.

For questions about the application process, please read our FAQ.

CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security is a German national Science Institution within the Helmholtz Association, offering a unique work environment that combines the advantages of a university department and a research laboratory. Our mission is to rethink the digitized world of the future from the ground up and make it safer through innovative, cutting-edge research. We are committed to the highest international academic standards and offer a world-class research environment with extensive resources for a wide range of researchers, making us an attractive destination for the best talents and scientists from all countries. CISPA provides a highly international and diverse working environment, currently hosting researchers from over 40 nationalities.

CISPA's headquarters are located in Saarbrücken, in the tri-border area of Germany, France, and Luxembourg. The CISPA campus is close to Saarland University, known for its excellence in Computer Science & Cybersecurity programs; the Max Planck Institute for Informatics and the Max Planck Institute for Software Systems; the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI); and more.

For more information about CISPA, see CISPA.

Rechtsreferendar:in (w/m/d)

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