IT Project Manager (m / f / d)

Learn on the job, guided by a tutor and experienced colleagues.

Work with inspiring people from a variety of cultures in the context of a vibrant international organisation.

Get hands-on experience of working in a dynamic environment.

Feel empowered to grow in your role and take on responsibilities.

Selection procedure

Preselected candidates will be invited to an online interview.

Application process

Please apply by completing the online application form, making sure you include the documents indicated below:

• CV (specifying your language levels according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
• Degree obtained on completion of the first state examination in law („erstes Staatsexamen“)
• Certificate of employment as a „Rechtsreferendar“ motivation letter

Please note that applications are accepted all year round for this rolling vacancy. Candidates will be contacted as soon as the need arises in the relevant department.

Areas offering „Rechtsreferendariat“ at the EPO

Within the „Rechtsreferendariat“ programme, the EPO invites applications for internships in three areas. You will have the possibility to indicate your preferred department when you answer the application questions.

• Principal Directorate Legal Affairs : Develops legally sound solutions to patent law-related and legal issues with a strategic, policy, institutional or external dimension. It contributes to the evolution of the legal framework of the European and international patent system and identifies and shapes patent law trends in emerging technologies.
• Principal Directorate Patent Law and Procedures : The single point of contact for stakeholders for all patent law and procedure-related issues in operations under the EPC and the PCT, as well as for policy aspects relating to patentability under the current legal provisions.
• Data Protection Office : The focal point for monitoring the respect of the fundamental rights to data protection and privacy by the Office. It provides advice to the President, the Administrative Council, and managers in their role of delegated controllers on complex legal matters.

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