Lawyer – German CIvil Litigation

German-qualified Lawyer (m/f/d) – Focus on Civil Litigation

JACOB LAW – German-Canadian law firm in Munich.
For three decades, we have practiced where German and Canadian law meet. We advise and represent mid-sized companies and private individuals in complex cross-border matters—always offering tailored and legally sound solutions across jurisdictions

We have successfully represented clients before German and Canadian courts, achieving precedent-setting decisions that have strengthened clarity and legal certainty in Canadian-German matters.

We are currently seeking a colleague to join our team on a long-term basis:

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Munich.

Your Responsibilites

• Provide legal advice and representation in cross-border civil litigation matters with an international nexus
• Draft, review, and argue pleadings, motions, briefs, and submissions (in German and English)
• Analyze and align the differences between German and Canadian civil procedure to shape tailored strategies
• Represent Canadian clients before German courts and authorities
• Manage deadlines and procedural workflows
  , including coordination of experts and witnesses
• Communicate directly with clients, courts, and authorities—also in English
• Work closely with our Canadian litigation team on cross-border cases

Your Profile

• Admitted to practice law in Germany (Rechtsanwalt – m/f/d)
• Solid experience in German civil litigation; additional background in commercial or corporate law is a plus
• Excellent command of English, written and spoken (at least C1 level
  )
• Genuine appetite for contentious work and strong persuasive advocacy (written and oral)
• Sharp analytical skills
  , a structured working style, and precise writing
• Curiosity about international and cross-border legal issues, especially in the German-Canadian setting
• Team spirit, strong communication skills, and openness to intercultural collaboration
• Motivation to grow in an international boutique law firm with direct client contact
• Nice to have: an affinity for Canada
  —and a soft spot for dogs

Why Join Us?

Our cases are unique. They require exceptional people. We offer:

• Quality over volume
  . We don’t chase hours. We work precise, thoughtfully—and to a high standard.
• Direct line, not hierarchy. You speak with clients
  , not through layers. Decisions are made as a team.
• Own your case
  . If you take a matter on, you own it—with room to shape strategy. No rigid playbooks, no big-law micromanagement.
• Learning by doing—done right. No months of watching from the sidelines; you get real mentoring from experienced lawyers.
• Canada connection included. Our cases cross borders, and our team is bilingual – or more. English and German are part of daily practice, along with openness and teamwork.
• Work-life reality
  . Regular working hours, predictable evenings, and a culture that values life beyond the office.
• Downtown Schwabing
  . We’re right in the middle—ice-cream shops, restaurants, and shops on the doorstep. Perfect for lunch or after work.
• Easy commute
  . Subway, tram, and buses are just steps away.