The Scope
The Student Assistant Legal will help FSC achieve its mission by supporting different tasks and processes carried out by the Legal department. The Legal department serves FSC and other units as a service supplier in the revision of contracts, projects and requests associated to Data Protection and Intellectual Property and Trademark, as well as Compliance. The student will have the opportunity to help optimize some processes and provide administrative support necessary for a smooth operational effectiveness.
This role provides an opportunity for a student currently pursuing a degree in law, business administration, international business or relations or related field to gain hands-on experience in contract management, compliance initiatives, legal operations, and administrative support.
If this sounds exciting to you, you have found the right place to work!
Main Roles & Responsibilities
* Process invoices.
* Help with updating internal training materials.
* Conduct some occasional legal research.
* File contracts.
* Classify correspondence and deal with legal informative material.
* Provide general administrative support to the legal team as needed.
Your profile
* You are an undergraduate or graduate in law, business administration, international relations or a related field.
* Currently enrolled at a University in the Bonn area with eligibility to work in Germany.
* You are living in commuting distance to our Bonn office.
* You have exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
* You can work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
* You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* You have an excellent command of MS Office, especially MS Excel and Outlook.
* You are business fluent in English; knowledge of German is a plus.
* You are committed to FSC mission and values.
The Fine Print
* Start date: As soon as possible.
* Working hours: 20 hours per week (ideally across 3- 5 days per week).
* Duration: 6 months with an opportunity to extend.
* Remuneration: 14€ gross per hour.
* Location: FSC office Bonn, Germany
How to Apply
· Please apply via our website by submitting your CV in English.
* Please include in your CV the information about your start and estimated end date (month and year) of your enrolment at the current University.
* Please do not send any photos of yourself.
* The deadline for applications is 19 September 2025.
We will confirm receipt of your application. However, only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be further contacted and will receive notice of the outcome of the selection process.
Please be informed, that by applying for this position you automatically accept our Data Protection Information on processing your personal data.
We are looking forward to receiving your application!
About us
Welcome to FSC!
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a globally recognized non-profit organization at the forefront of promoting sustainable forestry. With over 150 million hectares of certified forests and a trusted reputation among NGOs, consumers, and businesses, FSC is leading the way in ensuring the long-term health and resilience of the world’s forests.