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Position Overview & Specifications
Overview
NEON is a highly specialized business law firm providing advice at the highest level. We embrace shared entrepreneurship, are more than just colleagues, and love what we do. Our teams – including Venture Capital, Private Equity, Litigation, Real Estate, Tax, and Tech&Data – deliver holistic advice and work closely together.
Our focus is on the legal support of entrepreneurial projects – from investments and transactions to the development of new business models, the structuring of complex commercial arrangements, and the legal enablement of digital innovation.
Our Tech&Data Team advises national and international clients on legal issues relating to data protection, IT law, AI, digital business models and the regulatory requirements of an increasingly digital economy. We help innovative companies navigate complex legal frameworks and enable technological progress through practical legal advice.
Are you looking for a position that allows you to pursue your legal career ambitions while benefiting from predictable working hours and more time for your personal life?
We offer a great alternative.
To join our team, we are looking for a
Your mission
You are passionate about the intersection of law andtechnology and want to deepen your legal expertise in these areas.
As a Legal Specialist in our Tech&Data team, you will work on a broad range of matters relating to data protection, IT law, artificial intelligence and digital business models and take ownership of legal tasks to actively contribute to the successful delivery of our client matters. Working closely with a highly specialized team, you will gain insight into some of the most dynamic developments at the intersection of law, technology and business.
Unlike a traditional Associate role, your focus will not be on transactions. Instead, you will take ownership of clearly defined areas of responsibility and recurring legal matters that allow for a predictable and manageable workload while still offering work on champions league level.
What we offer
- Flexible working time models (Full-time or Part-time, with adjustable weekly working days), clearly defined working hours to help you plan your life and ensure a steady, predictable workload
- Independent but clearly scoped areas of responsibility
- Involvement in client work from day one, supported by your team lead
- A respectful and vibrant company culture (team-lunches, after-work events, many firm activities…)
- A healthy balance between work, family, and personal life
Your profile
- You have successfully completed both German State Examinations in Law (at least 18 points in total)
- A genuine interest in Tech&Data – including data protection, IT and software law – ideally with first practical experience in these fields
- Curiosity for technology (AI, software contracts, cloud computing, and digital business models) and enthusiasm for solving legal challenges around digital innovation
- You have a quick mind, can think outside the box and enjoy working in a team
- Excellent German and strong English skills complete your profile
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United States Work Authorization & Sponsorship Guide
Under United States immigration law (INA § 101(a)(15)(H)), foreign nationals seeking full-time professional positions typically navigate either non-immigrant specialty occupation classifications or immigrant visa sponsorship:
Requires a relevant Bachelor's degree or higher. Employers must file an approved Labor Condition Application (LCA) with the US Department of Labor confirming the prevailing wage rate.
Canadian and Mexican citizens qualify under USMCA (TN status). F-1 STEM graduates benefit from 36-month aggregate work authorization through E-Verify enrolled employers.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Technology
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Legal Specialist Tech&Data (m/f/d) roles across Neon's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Technology.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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