Referendar (m/​w/​d) Japan

Intro

The Japan Desk in Düsseldorf and Munich advises well-known Japanese companies specifically on M&A and joint venture activities in Germany - with Japanese-speaking (and thinking) lawyers. For cross-border transactions, we work together with our Tokyo office and our partner firm TMI Associates, one of the top 5 law firms in Japan. Clients include automotive suppliers, equipment manufacturers, chemical companies, industrial product manufacturers, telecommunications companies, banks, trading houses, advertising agencies and fashion companies.

Do you want to become a lawyer and test your aptitude at an international big law boutique during your legal traineeship? Then this is the right place for you.

Your tasks

• Accompanied by a mentor close & hands-on involvement in conducting Japan-related due diligences.
• Support in the preparation of related documentation in the context of corporate transactions
• Involvement in client work, preparation and follow-up of client appointments
• Researching and drafting legal memoranda on relevant issues in the M&A context

Your Profile

• Above-average completion of the first state examination
• Very good knowledge of English, basic knowledge of Japanese an advantage
• Interest in economic contexts and processes
• Your available working time is at least 3 days a week

Our offer

• Practical work & integration into the team, also possible virtually
• Development & support by a personal mentor, also at partner level
• A wide range of courses at the ARQIS Academy 
• Regular (virtual) community meetings of the "ARQIS Juniors"
• Exclusive sponsorship budget, JuraFuchs app and provision of an exam case for the second state exam
• State-of-the-art office in the heart of Düsseldorf city centre
• Weekly fitness training and other social events
• Large selection of drinks to serve free of charge