Trainee in the Legal department at Evonik Industries AG, gaining insights and experience in various legal functions. Collaborating in national and international teams with opportunities for professional development.
Responsibilities
Get to know the various tasks and activities of our Legal function as well as the workflows and processes of a legal department within an internationally operating corporation
Collaborate in national and international expert and project teams
Apply and further develop your technical, methodological and interpersonal skills in practice
Through assignments in different departments and at different locations, build your own network inside and outside the Legal function
Requirements
You have completed the First and Second State Law Examinations (Staatsexamen) with above‑average results
You have an interest in business-related issues and in taking on responsibility
You have already gained initial practical experience (for example through internships or during your legal clerkship/referendariat) at an internationally operating law firm or in an industrial company
Business-fluent German and English, both written and spoken; ideally strengthened by a stay abroad. Willingness to be mobile
Your strengths include a solution-oriented approach, a strong sense of responsibility and commitment, as well as excellent communication and teamwork skills
Benefits
Permanent employment: After successful completion of the trainee program, you will be offered a permanent position
Smart Work: Flexible working arrangements combining home office and on-site work (depending on the area of assignment, up to 60% remote work) — find the model that suits you with us
Working hours: Standard 37.5-hour week with flextime
Holidays: 30 days of annual leave plus additional leave
Compensation: Above-average pay, profit-sharing/bonus, as well as employee rates and discount programs
Development: Support and development through mentoring programs and the assignment of responsible tasks that prepare you for future specialist or leadership roles
Future: Company pension scheme and long-term time account
Health: Health management with a wide range of offerings, promotion of the use of our in-house fitness centers, and diverse sports and exercise programs
Catering: Healthy and balanced meals in our employee restaurants
Corporate culture: We promote an open culture with equal advancement opportunities for all employees across more than 100 countries and embrace diversity as a success factor for greater creativity, innovation and sustainability
Family & career: Support through childcare facilities, childcare allowance, holiday programs for children, and support services for caring for relatives (e.g., leave of absence)
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