Lawyer (m/f/d) – Product Liability / Product Compliance / Commercial Law

About the role
Join a leading German commercial law firm in Hanover, advising internationally active clients — particularly in the automotive and healthcare sectors — on product liability, product compliance, and commercial law. The role offers direct client contact and early responsibility from day one.

Your responsibilities

• Advise clients on all aspects of product liability and product compliance, including legal questions relating to artificial intelligence and digitalisation
• Support clients in commercial and distribution law, structuring sales channels and trade relationships lawfully
• Represent clients in and out of court, independently conducting proceedings and enforcing rights — or defending against unjustified claims
• Maintain direct contact with clients and take on mandates autonomously from the start
• Work closely with an experienced commercial team and contribute actively to strategic projects

Your profile

• Both state examinations completed with above-average results
• Initial experience in commercial, distribution, or trade law — ideally from a legal clerkship or as a research assistant — or a strong interest in these areas
• Confident English communication skills for working in an international client environment
• Strong analytical skills, structured working style, and willingness to quickly master new topics such as AI regulation and product compliance
• A team player who values professional exchange and collegial collaboration

What we offer

• An attractive workplace with clear development prospects and transparent remuneration
• An environment that fosters entrepreneurial thinking and supports individual career paths, with personal mentorship
• Structured onboarding, early client contact, and excellent on-the-job training in a collegial, motivated team
• Award-winning continuing education programmes through our own academy, including financial and time support for specialist lawyer qualifications
• Early involvement in exciting mandates and strategic projects, with room for autonomy and active participation
• Diverse work in the commercial practice area, tailored to your interests for ongoing professional growth
• Access to modern legal tech tools and AI-based solutions, with the opportunity to help shape their further development
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life integration, including family services, parental leave support, mobility subsidies, corporate benefits, and a subsidised fitness offer

• Both state examinations with above-average results
• Initial experience in commercial, distribution, or trade law (e.g., from a legal clerkship or research assistant position) or a strong interest in these fields
• Confident English skills
• Strong analytical and structured working style
• Team-oriented with excellent communication skills