Legal Counsel for Civil Law (m/f/x) - Berlin or Remote

Overview

Hopkins is a law firm specializing in the advice and representation of private individuals, operating throughout Germany. Founded in 2019 by Arend Liese, a former lawyer at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Hopkins rethinks the principle of law firms and legal enforcement daily - with a strong focus on modern technology and interdisciplinary collaboration.

In Short

• Establish a new era of legal enforcement and be part of the mission to digitize and automate legal processes.
• Responsible for the relationship and contact with clients, providing legal advice and representation in civil law cases.
• Negotiate with opposing parties and lawyers.
• Draft lawsuits, legal documents, contracts, etc.
• Independently handle cases and represent clients both in and out of court.
• Collaborate closely with various internal teams.
• Contribute experiences and feedback to product development, working directly with product managers and management on process automation improvements.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer in Germany with at least 1 year of experience (ideally in civil law).
• Pragmatic and solution-oriented work style.
• Strong desire and energy to contribute to the future of the legal market within a dynamic work environment.
• Inspired by the vision of working in a technology-scalable law firm.
• Careful and conscientious work style with strong prioritization skills.
• Entrepreneurial and pragmatic mindset.
• Eager to learn and take responsibility for work.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape the law firm of the future and fundamentally change the world of legal services for private individuals.
• Quickly take on significant responsibilities and gather relevant cases for your specialist lawyer title.
• Work from where you are most productive; our team is distributed across Germany and mostly works remotely.
• Be part of an inspiring team of experts from various disciplines.
• Work directly with product managers and management, having a significant influence on the technology we build.
• Attractive and performance-based remuneration.
• All costs related to your role as a lawyer and maintaining your license are covered (insurance, chamber fees, etc.).

Especially, you have a strong desire and energy to work in an environment with flat hierarchies and many opportunities for design, building, and changing topics. You are inspired by the thought of helping people access their rights and providing access to top-notch legal advice.

We look forward to meeting you if this challenge speaks to you.