Research Associate – IT Legal Research & Contract Management
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Darmstadt • Germany
Visit company websiteExplore more
About the role
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts in national and international contexts
- Providing legal support for internal governance structures
- Legal support for appointment procedures
- Advising on legal questions in the research context
- Conducting research in IT law, particularly in data protection and the legal aspects of cybersecurity research
- Writing scholarly articles in German and English, with a strong focus on German and US law
Requirements
- Degree in law from a German university
- Knowledge of contract law, preferably in the academic/research sector
- Ideally in-depth knowledge of US law, e.g., demonstrated by an LL.M., or by an extended research or work stay in the USA
- Independent and structured working style
- Negotiation skills and strong communication abilities
- Completed doctorate (PhD) in a relevant area of law relating to German or US law
- Excellent German (C2) and very good English (C1)
Benefits
- Work at a renowned, internationally leading institute in the field of cybersecurity
- Friendly, open and collegial working environment with a dynamic and creative atmosphere
- Family-friendly culture with flexible working arrangements (various working-time models, flexible location and hours, remote work, contribution to job ticket, support services via the pme family service, etc.)
- Company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits, and salary conversion options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
contract lawIT lawdata protectioncybersecurity lawlegal researchscholarly writingGerman lawUS lawnegotiation
Soft Skills
independent workingstructured workingcommunicationnegotiation skills
Certifications
PhD in lawLL.M.