Legal Research Associate (German)

Introduction

Via is on a mission to create public transportation systems that provide far greater access to jobs, healthcare, and education. Our platform serves as the technology backbone for modern transit networks, transforming antiquated and siloed public transportation systems into smart, data-driven, and efficient digital networks. With hundreds of agency partners around the world, Via is recognized as the leading transportation technology and service provider globally.

As a Legal Research Associate (Werkstudent:in, Recht /Legal Trainee or Rechtsreferendar) you will be a critical member of our dynamic and global legal team, working closely with a team of highly dedicated lawyers in Europe, Israel, and New York. You will help us grow our business in Europe and continue to launch new projects. Supported by a mentor, you will get to know the multi-layered tasks of an in-house lawyer, as well as gain a unique insight into the legal department at a high-growth scale-up.

For the Legal Trainee (Rechtsreferendar) this is a minimum 6-month “Rechtsreferendaria- Station” ideally starting September 2026. Based in Berlin in a hybrid setup

About the role

• Support business-critical contracting:
• Review and coordinate completion of contracts (e.g. NDAs, SaaS agreements, vendor contracts, lease agreements), ensuring accuracy and flagging key risks
• Help maintain and organise contract databases and templates
• Assist with managing key regulatory and compliance matters:
• Conduct legal and regulatory research across areas relevant to Via's business, including transportation network services, gig economy, insurance, open source data, and data privacy laws
• Track compliance with GDPR and other data privacy laws through oversight of Data Protection Agreements (DPAs) with vendors and partners