Legal Assistant German-speaking

At Picnic were building the future of grocery shopping. Through cutting-edge technology and data-driven innovation we challenge the status quo set the standard for the industry and turn ambition into impact at scale. We move fast think big and redefine whats possible. If youre a passionate law student or graduate were offering you the opportunity to join the Legal team at our Amsterdam HQ.

Picnic is growing rapidly bringing bigger and more complex legal challenges every day. As a Legal Assistant you will handle a wide range of issues both independently and alongside our legal and business teams. Joining us in-house bridges the traditional gap in legal training: you wont just advise from across the table but sit on the same side to actively shape outcomes from the heart of the business. You will experience firsthand how business moves proving in real time that business momentum and legal strategy are two sides of the same coin. Instead of acting as a bottleneck you will clear the path for other teams actively move the needle and build the future that external lawyers can only advise on after the fact. You are an integral part of the team from day one gaining experiences that will kickstart your career whether you ultimately aim for a law firm or beyond.

• You will handle a variety of tasks that go beyond your law studies: from leveraging AI within our team and improving (legal) processes to supporting our day-to-day legal operations.
• You will quickly gain ownership of legal projects from start to finish ranging from smaller ad hoc matters to larger cross-functional initiatives.
• You will learn how to translate complex legal assessments into actionable business strategy and next-steps.
• You will review draft and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts.
• You will work closely with other teams such as Finance Marketing Commercial Customer Success and Operations

• You successfully completed your First State Examination (Erstes Staatsexamen) in German law or are near to it.
• You are fluent both verbally and in writing in English and German.
• You are available for at least 4 to 6 months for ideally 4 or 5 days a week in Amsterdam.
• You are proactive and hands-on: you take initiative think ahead and actively look for ways to contribute to the team.
• You are analytically strong able to assess situations quickly and translate them into clear concise and practical solution-oriented advice.
• Prior exposure to cross-functional interdisciplinary experiences (or a specialization in e.g. business and corporate law) is a plus.
• You are enthusiastic energetic and motivated to help build the best milkman on earth!

Every expert was once a beginner!
Youll get plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself and grow including the Picnic Tech Academy Lunch & Learn sessions and tailored soft skills training. We also offer free professional weekly language courses.
Make a difference
Youll work in an awesome startup environment with the freedom to drive your own projects and create a visible impact. Our fully electric vehicles and sustainable business model mean youll also be contributing to making the world a better place!
Teamwork makes the dream work
With more than 80 nationalities across 3 countries youll be part of a diverse company with plenty of cool stuff to get involved with from board game evenings to after-work drinks to our company ski trip and more!
Fresh Lunch coffee and snacks
Our offices are equipped with fully-fledged coffee bars and a kitchen and chefs. They prepare delicious fresh and warm lunches every day so you can keep your energy up.
Stay healthy
Mental health is important. As well as having the option to speak with Picnic colleagues who act as confidential advisors our collaboration with OpenUp gives you easy access to professional psychologists along with workshops and are also plenty of sports communities and events to get involved with from tennis to yoga to climbing!
Attractive package
Youll receive a gross hourly wage of 1675 (all inclusive) along with a laptop to support your work. Travel costs can also be reimbursed depending on your location.