Working Student - Legal

Beckers is the global leader in coil coatings and a top supplier of industrial paints, trusted worldwide for pioneering high-performance coating solutions. With a steadfast commitment to improving customer competitiveness while aiming to safeguard people and the planet, we work to redefine industry standards. Guided by our vision to raise the standard of care for our world, we combine innovation and sustainability to create coatings that make a difference.

With over 160 years of expertise, Beckers operates as a truly global company. Our 1,800 employees across 23 locations in 17 countries deliver products and bespoke solutions to customers in 60 nations. Beckers is part of Lindéngruppen, a Swedish family-owned business focused on long-term industrial growth.

Job Description

At the Global Legal Team we are supporting the Beckers Group entities in the areas of Compliance, Contract Drafting, Group Insurance and Claims Management.

As part of the Global Legal Team consisting of the General Counsel and a Legal Counsel, you will work with us in our headquarters in Berlin. The duration of the contract is minimum 1 year (fixed term) and +/- 20 hours per week with the possibility to extend the contract. Starting date – as soon as possible.

Main tasks:

As part of the day-to-day business activities, you will support the Global Legal Function with various tasks focusing on:

• Management and improvement of the compliance program including trainings, policies, procedures etc.
• Review and draft of commercial contracts (for example sales- and supply agreement, NDAs etc.)
• Creating new and improving existing contract templates
• Conducting legal research
• Helping to review various legal translations

Qualifications

Your Profile:

• You are a law student in the 4th+ semester.
• Well-founded IT skills
• Fluent in English (basic German, preferably other languages)
• You are able to work on site in our global office in Berlin
• You are a team player with good communication skills, initiative and self-confidence.
• Ideally, you have already gained some experience abroad and/or through work placements.

Additional Information

Learn more about what Beckers has achieved in Sustainability and what our ambition for the future is by visiting our 2024 Sustainability Report:

Beckers Group is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.