Legal Research Associate - Berlin, Germany, Part -Time

Role Summary

We’re looking for a Legal Research Associate to support in-depth legal research related to the acquisition of repossessed and distressed real estate in Germany.

The role focuses on researching the legal processes for acquiring distressed real estate, combining legal theory with practical execution, and identifying relevant government and public data sources across Germany’s federal states.

An interesting challenge that would suit someone interested in expanding their knowledge of property law in an international setting, beginning with the German market.

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-growth startup on a 100% equity-based compensation model, aligning your success directly with the company's. You'll be part of the foundational team and directly participating in long-term value creation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct structured legal research on the process of purchasing distressed and repossessed real estate in Germany

• Research relevant laws, regulations, court procedures, and authorities involved in distressed acquisitions

• Identify differences between the legal/theoretical process and real-world execution

• Assess the availability of and identify official government and public-sector data sources related to real estate,for example:
  - Foreclosure and enforcement procedures
  - Property ownership and registration
  - Cadastre and land-related information
  - Publicly available transaction references or market indicators

• Analyse federal and regional (Länder-level) authorities, recognising differences across Germany’s 16 federal states for data sources

• Assess reliability, structure, and accessibility of identified sources

• Document how legal processes and public data sources interconnect

• Produce clear research outputs such as process maps, summaries, checklists, and written briefs

• Support internal understanding of legal risks, timelines, and common pitfalls in distressed real estate transactions

• Develop a structured research framework and methodology that can be replicated and adapted for distressed real estate research in other countries

What we are looking for:

• Background in German law; law degree completed or in advanced stages of study

• Strong interest in property law (Immobilienrecht) and real estate-related legal processes

• 1–3 years of experience (internships, legal research, or assistant roles suitable)

• Strong research, analytical, and written communication skills

• Ability to work independently and structure complex legal information clearly

• German and English are essential

• Experience of the auction process, either buy or sell side, is preferred

What We Offer:

• 100% equity-based compensation: Equity: Participation in VendueTech Ltd ESOP Trust, with share allocation based on hours worked and achievements.

• Play a foundational role in helping to shape the future of real estate and distressed asset intelligence

• Gain deep exposure to the German distressed real estate market

• Fully remote and async-first team culture with global talent.

VendueTech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.