Research Associate, Restructuring

Dentons

Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter in Restrukturierung bei Dentons. Unterstützung von Mandanten und Einbindung in spannende Projekte in einem internationalen Umfeld.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeBerlin • 🇩🇪 GermanyJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong legal expertise with a focus on Restructuring, supported by a successful completion of the First or Second German State Examination in Law. Possesses excellent English language skills and a commitment to teamwork and collaboration in a dynamic legal environment.

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First German State Examination In LawSecond German State Examination In LawExcellent Command Of EnglishMS Office Applications ProficiencyTeam-Oriented Personality

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Soft Skills

Commercially MindedCreative ThinkerEnthusiasm For Teamwork

Industry Keywords

Legal PracticeRestructuringDomestic ClientsInternational ClientsLegal ResearchPublicationsEvents

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Insight into collaboration with internationally recognized legal experts and into the legal practice of the Restructuring practice group
Support in advising domestic and international clients
Handling legal issues and supporting research on various matters
Involvement in exciting projects with the opportunity to contribute new ideas
Support with publications and events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Successful completion of the First or Second German State Examination in Law with above‑average results
Interest in a longer-term position, e.g., alongside a doctoral program (PhD)
Excellent command of English
Commercially minded and creative thinker
Confident user of all MS Office applications
Committed, team-oriented personality with enthusiasm for teamwork

Benefits

Comp & perks

Personal mentoring and close collaboration within the respective team
Exam preparation blocks and 30 Kaiser practice exams to prepare for the Second State Examination
Opportunity to rent the JurCase‑Koffer Premium for the Second State Examination free of charge
Training in and use of state-of-the-art legal‑tech software (Noxtua and Legora) as well as an in‑house AI tool
Individual training and development opportunities
20 days of annual leave based on a five-day workweek, plus additional days off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
Regular employee events
Fitness and sports offerings (financial support for membership at Fitness First or Urban Sports, sports groups, and more)
Corporate benefits and other offerings such as workplace health promotion