Law Clerk/Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeit – Employment Teilzeit

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is one of the world's leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers globally and offer unmatched expertise and resources to help you grow from an intellectually curious self-starter into an exceptional lawyer. If you aspire to be the best, this is where you belong.

About the Practice Group

Latham's Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits lawyers advise clients around the world on a full spectrum of corporate transactions and representations.Whatever the size of a deal or stage of a company's development, we handle the most challenging compensation, employee benefits, and employment issues facing businesses today. We work with clients to address virtually every potential issue – from tailoring compensation arrangements in the context of multi-billion dollar mergers and acquisitions and capital markets transactions, to complex multi-jurisdictional employment and employee benefits matters, to optimizing plan design to account for tax and securities law considerations. Our clients include Silicon Valley unicorns, New York financial institutions, London private equity firms, Hong Kong emerging growth companies and every type of company in between. As we work with our clients, we pride ourselves on partnering together and working as an integrated part of our client's team. Given the scope of Latham's practices, we have an unparalleled view of the compensation, benefits, and employment issues that arise in any industry around the world. Our global reach and cross-office collaboration give us a unique ability to access the insights of colleagues throughout the world on issues such as tax, securities, labor and employment, and corporate governance. Much of our work requires a sophisticated understanding of not only the legal landscape, but also market practice and conditions. We draw on our unmatched global expertise and client experience to efficiently develop commercial and practical workforce solutions with our clients.

About the Role

Would you like to work on complex restructuring projects, cross-border transactions, and challenging litigation cases? Then you've come to the right place. At our firm, we provide advice on all matters related to collective and individual labor law. Our practice areas include corporate restructuring, transaction-related advisory services for private equity and M&A processes, issues related to works council law, and representing our clients before labor courts. We offer a wide variety of client work with a strong international focus, and you'll be involved in it right from the start. Here, you can expect excellent opportunities for growth, exciting professional challenges, and a team that values close collaboration, open communication, and personal development. Our international focus and the combination of legal and economic aspects make our work particularly exciting and diverse.
At present, our primary hiring needs are for candidates seeking to join us from 2028 onwards.

What We Offer

– Hands-on experience: Join a collaborative team where you'll receive comprehensive training while taking on meaningful responsibilities and working independently.
– Mentorship: Be supported by a dedicated mentor-an experienced attorney on your team-who will provide guidance throughout your time with us.
– Professional development: Our innovative #MyAdvancement – Young Talent program is designed to foster your professional and personal growth while helping you prepare for the Second State Examination.
– Career opportunities: As you progress with the firm, you may have the opportunity to complete a Wahlstation at one of our international offices or, following successful completion of your legal training, begin your career with us as an associate.
– A supportive workplace: Enjoy a collaborative environment with flat hierarchies, an inclusive and diverse culture, engaging internal events, and a competitive compensation package.
Your Profile

– You have passed at least one State Examination with a grade of „fully satisfactory“ or above.
– You have a strong interest in business and commercial matters and an entrepreneurial mindset.
– You possess strong English language skills.
– You are a collaborative team player with a proactive, creative, and open-minded approach.

Main Contact Details

Lena Hiller

Associate Recruiting Senior Coordinator

Direct Dial: +49.89.2080.3.8141

Email: lena.hiller(at)lw.com

Additional Information

Investing in the well-being of our lawyers and staff is among the firm's highest priorities. Through our „LiveWell Latham“ program, we offer best-in-class benefits and comprehensive resources designed to support you and your loved ones through all life's moments – from building a family and taking care of loved ones, to managing your health and saving for the future.

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

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