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Legal Team Assistant (all genders)
 

We contribute to education, culture and environmental protection


The Hasso Plattner Foundation aims to accelerate the adoption of digital technologies through science and education, improve access to art and culture, and support environmental conservation. Hasso Plattner is one of the founders of SAP, an enterprise software company, and has been Chairman of its Supervisory Board until 2024.

In 1998, Hasso Plattner founded the Hasso Plattner Institute for Digital Engineering (HPI), marking his first significant philanthropic contribution. After signing the Giving Pledge (initiated by Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffet), he established the foundation in 2015. 

The Hasso Plattner Foundation’s main office is in Potsdam, Germany.

 

A career at the Hasso Plattner Foundation can offer you


Purpose – You will be working for one of the worlds largest foundations (by endowment) and will have the opportunity to actively shape our philanthropic activities and operations

Personal growth – We are a fast growing organization looking for excellent talent. You will be working directly with high level executives and senior stakeholders at our projects and the Foundation’s organs and you will have plenty of opportunities to grow into more senior roles

Agility – Our organization is characterized by flat hierarchies, motivated and driven teams and a non-bureaucratic environment

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Your Role

For our Potsdam office, we are looking for a dedicated Legal Team Assistant (all genders). Do you enjoy working in a team and on diverse, exciting topics? In this role, the focus is on collaboration and coordination with the Legal and Compliance Team and other internal as well as external partners.

 

Key Responsibilities

    • Serve as a reliable partner to the Legal and Compliance Team by coordinating priorities, advancing key initiatives, and proactively tracking tasks and decisions
    • Assist the Legal and Compliance Team in preparing for Board meetings by drafting high-quality memos and presentations, and ensuring all necessary documentation is in place
    • Support the Legal and Compliance Team in the day-to-day business; budget planning, people-related areas, reporting deadlines, file management, template maintenance etc.
    • Coordinate and facilitate departmental meetings and meetings with other stakeholders
    • Proactively assisting in optimization, documentation and simplification of internal processes
    • Maintain departmental memos, handbooks, and related policies
     

 

What We are Looking for

  • 3+ years of experience in law, business development, corporate or as an EA
  • Professional and discreet, with experience in handling sensitive and confidential matters
  • A collaborative team player, who enjoys working in a passionate team environment
  • Excellent English and German skills, both written and spoken
  • Open to tools and automated solutions
  • Ready to roll up sleeves and be practical, but also with a strategic and proactive mindset

 

What else do we offer 

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Support to pursue professional training
  • Multi-day team events 
  • Public transport ticket
  • State-of-the-art IT equipment 
  • Working in a beautiful office in Potsdam with a lake view
  • Free lunch, fruits, drinks, excellent coffee, and opportunities for outdoor sports activities

 

To Apply

We look forward to receiving your application (CV, diplomas, references) compiled as one PDF document with your salary expectations and earliest entry date.

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