German American Chambers of Commerce
Trainee-Stelle Rechtsabteilung (12 Monate)
German American Chambers of Commerce, New York, New York, United States, 10019
Trainee Position Legal Department (12 Months)
You are at the beginning of your legal career and want to gain international experience? You are characterized by an independent working style, team capability, performance readiness, goal orientation, and strong communication skills? At our location in New York, we are looking for a full lawyer, diploma lawyer, or diploma business lawyer (m/f/d) to strengthen our legal department from September 2025 for 12 months. The AHK USA - New York is one of five German-American Chambers of Commerce abroad in the USA. For over 75 years, the AHK USA - New York has promoted economic relations between Germany and the USA. Our legal department offers companies diverse support in the handling of transactions between Germany and the USA. We offer a diverse and international activity in a legally and economically exciting area. You will gain insights into German and US business law and work on answering general legal questions from the following areas: General Civil Law, Commercial and Corporate Law, Tax, Customs, Labor, and Residence Law, as well as Product Liability Law. Furthermore, you will support the collection service of the AHK USA - New York. Due to the content topics, fluent German and English skills are required, which you ideally acquired through an overseas stay and/or an LL.M. in an English-speaking country. In addition to the trainee position remuneration, the AHK USA - New York offers you plenty of room for initiative, participation in a dynamic team, and a modern working environment. Requirements
Fluent German and English skills Degree as a full lawyer, diploma lawyer, or diploma business lawyer Independent working style Performance readiness Goal orientation Strong communication skills Computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point) Salary
34,320 USD/yearly, J1 visa fee covered Candidate Costs
Insurance, flight, and living costs in NY, visa fees: SEVIS and consular fees Start Date
September 2025 Duration
12 months Have we piqued your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your application documents (cover letter, resume, certificates) in English or German with the subject "Your Name - Trainee Position Legal" by email to Ms. Juliane Eichler (legalservices@gaccny.com).
You are at the beginning of your legal career and want to gain international experience? You are characterized by an independent working style, team capability, performance readiness, goal orientation, and strong communication skills? At our location in New York, we are looking for a full lawyer, diploma lawyer, or diploma business lawyer (m/f/d) to strengthen our legal department from September 2025 for 12 months. The AHK USA - New York is one of five German-American Chambers of Commerce abroad in the USA. For over 75 years, the AHK USA - New York has promoted economic relations between Germany and the USA. Our legal department offers companies diverse support in the handling of transactions between Germany and the USA. We offer a diverse and international activity in a legally and economically exciting area. You will gain insights into German and US business law and work on answering general legal questions from the following areas: General Civil Law, Commercial and Corporate Law, Tax, Customs, Labor, and Residence Law, as well as Product Liability Law. Furthermore, you will support the collection service of the AHK USA - New York. Due to the content topics, fluent German and English skills are required, which you ideally acquired through an overseas stay and/or an LL.M. in an English-speaking country. In addition to the trainee position remuneration, the AHK USA - New York offers you plenty of room for initiative, participation in a dynamic team, and a modern working environment. Requirements
Fluent German and English skills Degree as a full lawyer, diploma lawyer, or diploma business lawyer Independent working style Performance readiness Goal orientation Strong communication skills Computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point) Salary
34,320 USD/yearly, J1 visa fee covered Candidate Costs
Insurance, flight, and living costs in NY, visa fees: SEVIS and consular fees Start Date
September 2025 Duration
12 months Have we piqued your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your application documents (cover letter, resume, certificates) in English or German with the subject "Your Name - Trainee Position Legal" by email to Ms. Juliane Eichler (legalservices@gaccny.com).