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McDermott Will & Emery

Global law firm delivering client solutions

Transaction Lawyer

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDüsseldorf, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A successfully completed Bachelor's or Master's degree in a legal field, or successful completion of the first state examination.
  • Ideally, two to four years of professional experience in data protection law, IT law, cybersecurity, or digital regulation.
  • A strong interest in technical, regulatory, and business contexts.
  • A good understanding of the challenges faced by international clients in cybersecurity and data protection.
  • Very good English-language skills.
  • A careful and structured working approach.

Responsibilities

  • Support advice on IT security requirements, particularly under NIS2, DORA, the Cyber Resilience Act, and the Critical Entities Directive, and support the development and implementation of robust cybersecurity structures.
  • Support legal guidance during cyber incidents and data breaches.
  • Contribute to advice on the AI Act, particularly at the intersection with cybersecurity.
  • Support advice on GDPR compliance and other data-protection matters.
  • Support clients in proceedings before data-protection and cybersecurity authorities.
  • Contribute to national and international M&A transactions and to drafting and negotiating contracts relating to cybersecurity, AI, and data processing.
  • Review and assess cybersecurity risks in due-diligence processes.

Desired Qualifications

  • Teamwork, initiative, and enthusiasm for demanding client work.

About the Company

McDermott Will & Emery

Global law firm delivering client solutions

McDermott Will & Emery delivers legal counsel and strategic advisory services to corporate leaders around the world through more than 20 locations and a team of over 1,200 lawyers. Its work spans multiple practice areas, including corporate, litigation, healthcare, and intellectual property. The firm operates by forming multidisciplinary teams that work across geographic regions and industries to understand a client’s goals and regulatory context, then develop legal strategies, handle transactions, or represent clients in court. This cross-practice, global integration differentiates it from many competitors by combining diverse specialties and sector insights to address complex challenges. Its goal is to help global leaders achieve their business missions, navigate legal barriers, and drive long-term success for both clients and the markets they operate in.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1934

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