Lawyer (m/f/d) – German Estate Law

Lawyer Estate Law (m/f/d) – German/English – Munich

At JACOB LAW, estate and probate work offers a scope and depth that is anything but traditional.

We are a Canadian-German law firm with 30 years of cross border legal work between Canada and Germany. Estate law and probate work play a central role. Our practice offers tailored and legally sound solutions across jurisdictions to individuals in complex cross-border matters.

We have successfully represented clients before German and Canadian courts, achieving precedent-setting decisions that have strengthened clarity and legal certainty in Canadian-German matters. For this demanding international practice, we are looking for a lawyer who is motivated to contribute to and shape this work together with our team.

To strengthen our team on a long-term basis, we are looking for a:

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Munich.

Your Responsibilities

• Legal advice in cross-border estate and succession matters involving Germany and Canada
• Administering cross-border estates and handling inheritance disputes
• Representation before probate courts, authorities, and co-heirs, including a cross-border “legal translation” between German and Canadian law
• Analyzing the differences between German and Canadian succession and estate law to develop tailored client solutions
• Drafting, reviewing, and implementing wills, inheritance agreements, and estate planning instruments (in both German and English)
• Direct client communication and close collaboration with our Canadian team

Your Profile

• Fully qualified lawyer admitted to the bar in Germany (Rechtsanwalt – m/f/d)
• Excellent command of English, written and spoken (at least C1 level), enabling you to communicate precisely and professionally in both legal and client-facing contexts
• Drive to understand and navigate international and cross-border legal issues, especially in the German-Canadian setting
• Team spirit, strong communication skills, and openness to intercultural collaboration
• Motivation to grow in an international boutique law firm with direct client contact
• Willingness to work on site in Munich
• Nice to have: an affinity for Canada

Why Join Us?

Our cases are unique. They require exceptional people. We offer:

• Quality over volume . We don’t chase hours. We work precise, thoughtfully—and to a high standard.
• Direct line, not hierarchy. Youspeak with clients , not through layers. Decisions are made as a team.
• Own your case . If you take a matter on, you own it—with room to shape strategy. No rigid playbooks, no big-law micromanagement.
• Learning by doing—done right. No months of watching from the sidelines; you getreal mentoring from experienced lawyers.
• Canada connection included. Our cases cross borders, and our team is bilingual – or more. English and German are part of daily practice, along with openness and teamwork.
• Work-life reality . Regular working hours, predictable evenings, and a culture that values life beyond the office.
• Downtown Schwabing . We’re right in the middle—ice-cream shops, restaurants, and shops on the doorstep. Perfect for lunch or after work.
• Easy commute . Subway, tram, and buses are just steps away.
• An office dog who is very much part of the team . For practical reasons though, we can not welcome additional dogs.