- Hiring date
- As soon as possible
- Time limit
- permanent
- Trial period
- 6 months
- Payment
- E 13 TVöD Bund
- Application deadline
- 09/11/2025
The Helmholtz Center for Infection Research, based in Braunschweig, is a member of the Helmholtz Association and conducts cutting-edge research in the field of infectious diseases. Our scientists develop novel methods and strategies to combat infectious diseases more quickly and effectively. Our common goal is to develop novel approaches to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases. Our research focuses on bacterial and viral pathogens, their interaction with the human immune system, and new effective drugs and vaccines.
The Governance & Organizational Development (GO) department was founded in May 2025 and currently has 10 employees. It is responsible for the sustainable and innovative development of the HZI while ensuring that legal requirements are observed and complied with both within and outside the organization. The GO department
- develops and advises on efficient and effective organizational structures,
- describes and digitizes central processes and procedures,
- advises on legal and contractual issues,
- ensures compliance and mitigates operational risks,
- coordinates reporting on risks, compliance, and governance,
- develops innovative change projects, and
- communicates this through participatory dialogue and exchange formats.
All activities are based on the HZI's sustainability goals, which aim to increase the positive impact of the organization and minimize negative environmental and social effects. Sustainability management is therefore an integral part of all activities.
In terms of organization, information security is the responsibility of the GO department.
Tasks
- Legal advice and representation of the center and its locations in all business and administrative matters
- Drafting and reviewing contracts
- Reviewing legal issues and developing possible solutions
- Providing legal advice to the scientific and administrative departments
- Assisting in ensuring compliance organization
Prerequisites
- Completed university degree in law with both state examinations
- Knowledge of contract law, corporate law, and other areas of law, such as intellectual property law, IT law, public procurement law, or subsidy law
- Knowledge of the legal framework for corporate compliance
- Strong analytical and communication skills in a legal context and ability to work in a team
- Fluent written and spoken English and German
- Strong analytical and communication skills and ability to work in a team
Advantages for this position:
- Confident and practical IT skills (e.g., Word, Outlook)
- Good writing skills in German and English
- Efficient and structured way of working
Working hours
39 Stunden pro Woche
We offer you:
- An attractive and varied job in a future-oriented research institute with an international environment at the Science Campus South in Braunschweig
- A state-of-the-art infrastructure and the latest technologies
- Flexible working hours, part-time models as well as home office
- A corporate culture of appreciation and promotion of equal opportunities
- Extensive training and continuing education opportunities to develop professional knowledge and personal skills
- A family office to support family and career as well as childcare offers
- Interesting additional public service benefits
- Option of an additional employer subsidy for the job ticket
People with severe disabilities and equivalent professional qualifications who are suitable for the position are given preference. In order to protect your rights, we ask you to provide us with a clearly recognizable reference to the existence of a degree of severe disability in your cover letter or resume.
The HZI is actively committed to equality, diversity and integration. For this reason, the HZI pursues the goal of professional equality between women and men. The position is suitable for part-time work.
How to apply:
When sending us your application documents, please confirm that you have read our privacy policy and that you agree to the processing of your personal data. Please use the text module in our privacy policy for this purpose. Without these declarations we cannot consider or process your application and will immediately delete any application documents already received after the application deadline.
Please include a cover letter, resume, (employment) references, certificates, and (if available) work samples or reference projects with your application materials. Please refrain from sending a photo.
Please send your complete application, quoting the reference number 084/2025, to the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research GmbH, Human Resources Department, Inhoffenstr. 7, 38124 Braunschweig, Germany or by e-mail. If you send your application in electronic form, please provide a summary in one single (1) pdf document.
We look forward to receiving your application!
