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Rocket Internet

Global startup incubator and investment firm

Research Associate Intern - Legal

InternshipUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Berlin, Germany
In PersonWork is from the Berlin office.
LegalLegal Counsel & Legal Support

About the job

Requirements
  • The candidate is studying law and seeking a part-time role alongside their studies through the First State Examination, or has passed the First or Second State Examination with at least a fully satisfactory result and is seeking academic legal work between examinations or alongside doctoral studies.
  • The candidate understands business relationships and has good knowledge of various areas of law.
  • The candidate has a practical, reliable, and thorough approach to work.
  • The candidate works in an organized and independent manner and is engaged and attentive to essential details.
  • The candidate is willing to take ownership of projects and persist in achieving shared goals.
  • The candidate has good English and Microsoft Office skills.
Responsibilities
  • Support national and international projects, particularly in corporate law, including corporate financing and formation, restructurings, corporate housekeeping, and governance.
  • Research questions in corporate law, general civil law, data protection law, and other legal areas.
  • Review and draft contracts and resolutions.
  • Maintain internal legal overviews and databases.
  • Collaborate closely and communicate independently with all departments.

About the company

Rocket Internet is a global startup incubator and investment firm focused on e-commerce and technology. It helps startups in two ways: incubation, using its processes, technologies, and market insights to build companies from scratch, and investment through Global Founders Capital with an operations team to accelerate growth. It differentiates itself by offering both incubation and funding under one umbrella plus strong hands-on support and a large, worldwide portfolio. Its goal is to help startups reach market leadership and scale globally while delivering returns to its investors.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Berlin, Germany

Founded

2007

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What believers are saying

  • Rocket Internet announced a June 29, 2026 dividend, signaling realized cash generation.
  • Urban Sports Club sold for $600 million on September 8, 2025, validating exits.
  • PitchBook lists 288 investments and 147 exits, proving repeatable portfolio recycling.

What critics are saying

  • Rocket Internet made zero 2026 investments by August 28, 2026, stalling fresh deployment.
  • Rocket Internet's public-market thesis depends on exits, not operating revenue, squeezing valuation.
  • If portfolio monetization slows, the company becomes a shrinking cash-return vehicle.

What makes Rocket Internet unique

  • Rocket Internet operates Global Founders Capital, backing founders from day one globally.
  • Its portfolio spans 200-plus companies across six continents, creating broad sourcing reach.
  • On April 16, 2026, Rocket Internet partnered with Hatz.AI, showing AI prioritization.

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