Working student Rigids EMEA Legal Department (m/f/d)

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About the role As a Working Student in the Legal Department, you will support the Amcor Rigids EMEA Legal team in a broad range of day-to-day legal matters and gain practical insight into the work of an international in-house legal function. The role is designed for a legally qualified candidate who has completed the first German state examination in law and is looking to apply legal knowledge in a business-oriented environment. In this role, you will assist with legal research, contract review, preparation of legal documents, compliance-related tasks and legal operations projects. You will work on commercial, corporate, contract and compliance topics while learning how legal advice is delivered in close alignment with business needs. You will collaborate closely with members of the Legal team and, where appropriate, with internal stakeholders across the business. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to real legal matters, develop practical drafting and analytical skills, and build a strong understanding of legal work in a global manufacturing and packaging company. The Working Student will be expected to work accurately, reliably and with a high level of discretion, while receiving guidance and support from experienced legal professionals. The role provides meaningful exposure to in-house legal processes and the opportunity to take ownership of assigned tasks within defined areas. This position reports to the business group General Counsel and works in close coordination with the wider Legal team. WHAT YOU GET TO DO Legal Department Support Support the Legal team in day-to-day legal matters across the business, with a focus on commercial, corporate, compliance and contract-related topics. Assist with the review, preparation and administration of commercial agreements, contract templates, legal correspondence and internal documentation. Conduct legal research on relevant areas of law, regulations and business requirements, and summarize findings in a clear and practical manner. Help maintain and improve legal databases, contract management tools, filing structures and other Legal function processes. Support the preparation of presentations, training materials, checklists and guidance documents for internal stakeholders. Assist with compliance-related activities, including documentation, monitoring and follow-up on internal processes. Collaboration and Learning Work closely with members of the Legal team and business stakeholders in an international environment. Gain practical insight into in-house legal work within a global manufacturing and packaging business. Take ownership of assigned tasks, contribute ideas for process improvements and support the team in delivering timely, business-oriented legal services. Develop your legal, organizational and communication skills through hands-on work on real business matters. Qualifications/Requirements Formal Qualifications and Experience You have successfully completed the first German state examination in law (First State Examination / Erste Juristische Staatsprüfung). You are currently enrolled as a trainee lawyer or in a related postgraduate legal education program and are interested in gaining practical experience in an international in-house legal department. You have already gained practical legal experience in a law firm, for example through internships, student assistant roles or similar positions. You have fluent written and spoken English skills and are able to draft, review and communicate confidently in English in a professional legal environment. You have good German language skills; knowledge of another European language is an asset. You are confident using Microsoft Office applications and are willing to learn legal and contract management tools. You work accurately, reliably and independently, with strong attention to detail and a structured approach to tasks. You are a proactive team player with good communication skills and a genuine interest in commercial, compliance and business-related legal topics. You are available to work part-time alongside your studies or legal training in accordance with applicable working student requirements. Specific Skills and Abilities Accurate, Reliable and Detail-Oriented: Works carefully and precisely when reviewing contracts, legal documents and research results, with strong attention to detail and a structured approach to assigned tasks. Strong Legal Research and Analytical Skills: Able to research legal questions efficiently, analyze relevant information and summarize findings clearly and practically for the Legal team. Professional Communication Skills: Communicates clearly and confidently in written and spoken English and is able to prepare professional legal correspondence, summaries and internal documents. Proactive and Ownership-Driven: Takes responsibility for assigned work, follows up reliably and contributes to moving legal and compliance-related tasks forward under appropriate guidance. Collaborative and Discreet Team Player: Works well with members of the Legal team and internal stakeholders, handles confidential information with discretion and demonstrates a genuine interest in practical in-house legal work. Pragmatic and Business-Oriented Mindset: Shows interest in understanding business needs and applying legal knowledge in a practical, solution-oriented way within an international corporate environment.