Lawyer — Dispute Resolution
Bird & Bird
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Frankfurt • Germany
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About the role
- You conduct and represent clients in international arbitration proceedings worldwide
- Advise on cross-border civil litigation in Germany and abroad
- Develop solutions for complex disputes
- Develop into an expert on complex technical issues
- Work on intellectually demanding and interesting challenges
Requirements
- Analytical, linguistic and legal aptitude
- Two above-average state law examinations (First and Second State Exam)
- Excellent German and English skills
- Professional, persuasive communication skills
- Knowledge of another major world language is a plus
- Additional study or life experience abroad — preferably with a Common Law or China focus
- Interest in technical and economic contexts
- Enjoy finding creative solutions for clients
- Ambition to develop into counsel (m/f/d) for the most challenging and high‑stakes disputes
Benefits
- A culture of genuine work–life integration
- Remote working
- Flexible working arrangements
- Comprehensive training opportunities through our Bird & Bird Academy
- Monthly commuting allowance for your ticket
- Extensive Urban Sports Club benefits
- Bike leasing program
- Corporate Benefits program
- Access to a family support service
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Hard Skills & Tools
international arbitrationcross-border civil litigationanalytical aptitudelinguistic aptitudelegal aptitudetechnical issue expertisecreative problem solving
Soft Skills
persuasive communicationprofessional communicationambitioninterest in technical contextsinterest in economic contexts
Certifications
First State ExamSecond State Exam