Legal Analyst / Research Associate – part-time, fixed-term

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About the role

The role is designed for law graduates who are pursuing a doctorate (Promotion) or preparing for the (Zweite) Juristische Prüfung and want hands-on in-house experience in a regulated investment firm alongside their academic work. You will work closely with our lawyers and take on increasing responsibility over time.

What you'll do

• Support our Legal Team on domestic and international projects, in particular by reviewing and preparing first drafts of cooperation agreements with clients and partners.
• Research legal questions raised by our Product, Project Management and Sales teams and prepare concise memos, with a focus on financial services regulation (e.g. WpIG, MiFID II, DORA).
• Conduct initial legal reviews and risk assessments of vendor agreements and summarise the key points for the responsible lawyer.
• Help develop and maintain our standard contracts, templates, playbooks and other key legal documents essential to operations.
• Maintain and structure our contract inventory (contract management database) to ensure completeness, compliance and clear ownership.
• Monitor regulatory developments relevant to Upvest (e.g. Bafin, ESMA, EU legislation) and prepare short briefings for the team.

What you'll need

• A completed first German law degree (Erste Juristische Prüfung, LL.B. or LL.M). You are pursuing or planning a doctorate (Promotion) or are currently a Rechtsreferendar:in.
• First practical experience (internships, Referendariat stations, student assistant or research assistant roles), ideally in an international and fast-paced environment, is a plus but not required.
• A keen interest in financial services, capital markets or regulatory law – ideally reflected in your studies, dissertation topic or first practical experience.
• Very good communication skills with fluency in business English and German. Strong intercultural awareness and enthusiasm for working in a global environment.
• Confident use of Google Workspace, MS Office and AI tools, and curiosity about legal tech.

Nice to have

• Enthusiasm for an agile and proactive working culture.
• A team-oriented spirit, with a passion for cross-disciplinary collaboration.

What they offer

• €20,000 per year to spend on the best AI tools available.
• 30 days of annual leave and sports benefits.
• Access to confidential professional coaching and remote work flexibility across Europe (up to 183 days a year).
• Personal development budget and freedom to decide how to use it.
• Hybrid or remote work from Berlin, London, Tallinn or across Europe.
• Competitive, above-market salary and employee equity program participation.

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