Legal Trainee/Rechtsreferendar/in, Q3 2026 (Fixed-Term Contract) (English, German)

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About the Job

As a Legal Trainee (Rechtsreferendar/in) and part of the Google regional Legal team, you will help respond to legal challenges in the information age. You will gain insight into a variety of legal challenges at Google and YouTube, learn to anticipate the unexpected, and actively promote the development of internet law in an unconventional environment. The legal department of Google (Google Rechtsabteilung Hamburg) offers an optional training period as part of your compulsory legal training (Wahlstation/Anwaltsstation während des Referendariats). In this role, you will enhance organizational skills, attention to detail, versatility, composure, sound legal judgment, quick learning in a fast‑paced environment, and confident communication at all levels.

Minimum Qualifications

Current enrollment in compulsory legal training (Station im Rahmen des Referendariats).
First legal state exam completion (Erstes Staatsexamen).
Ability to communicate in English and German fluently to support client relationship management in this region.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in legal analysis and research.
Experience building relationships and communicating with people at all levels.
Experience in data protection, copyright, technology, or media law.
Experience working on numerous projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
Interest in technology and IT‑relevant legal problems and recent developments.
Available to start between July and September 2026 for a 3‑4 month fixed‑term contract.

Responsibilities

Assist in a variety of projects such as the localization of Google products and the review and drafting of agreements.
Conduct research on a variety of legal topics including intellectual property, consumer regulations, media regulations, advertising, data protection, etc.
Respond to various legal requests from users and third‑parties in relation to Google services.
Assist the Legal team in the preparation and management of court actions.
Participate in the creation and maintenance of internal knowledge databases for the Legal team.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.