Rechtsreferendar:in (m/w/d) / Legal Trainee (m/f/d)

HYROX is a global sports event series that combines running and functional fitness training in a unique race format. Founded in Germany in 2017, HYROX has evolved into a worldwide fitness movement with events across five continents, attracting millions of athletes every season.

to ensure the global growth of HYROX is legally sound and future-proof, we are looking for dedicated Legal Trainees (m/f/d) for their Legal or Elective Stage (Anwalts- oder Wahlstation) in our Legal Department. With us, you are not a passive spectator: From day one, you will work directly on real cases in international sports, contract, and media law, supporting our Legal Team in day-to-day operations. If you want to apply your legal knowledge in a global sports environment and gain practical insights for your 2nd State Exam (2. Staatsexamen), apply now—we look forward to hearing from you!

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contract Drafting & Negotiation Support: Active participation in drafting, reviewing, and revising international contracts (e.g., sponsorship, partner, service provider, and licensing agreements) in German and English.
• Legal Research: Independent research on complex questions in sports law as well as general civil and corporate law.
• Intellectual Property and Trademark: Supporting our Legal Team in filing, monitoring, and defending our global trademarks and IP rights, as well as licensing them.
• Internal Legal Advice & Interface Work: Close collaboration with departments such as Marketing, Sports, Sales, and Event Ops to clarify daily legal questions in the operational event business. Compliance & Legal Operations: Assisting in the optimization of internal legal processes, guidelines, and standard templates for our global subsidiaries.

YOUR PROFILE

• Successful 1st State Exam: Impressive 1st Legal State Exam (1. Juristisches Staatsexamen) with solid knowledge of civil and commercial law; prior knowledge of sports or IP law is a plus.
• Commitment & Station: Admission to legal clerkship (Referendariat) and the desire to complete your Anwalts- oder Wahlstation with us in our Hamburg office.
• Practical & Structured Approach: Understanding of business contexts, strong analytical thinking, and the ability to explain complex legal matters clearly and concisely.
• Team Spirit & Communication Skills: High initiative, reliability, and enthusiasm for a dynamic, international working environment.
• Language Skills: Business fluent, excellent written and spoken English for daily work in an international context. Experience abroad is a plus.

WHAT WE OFFER

• The opportunity to take on responsibility in a fast-growing, international company with sports DNA.
• Flat hierarchies, short decision-making paths, and plenty of space for your ideas.
• A motivated, international team with a real passion for sports and events.
• A healthy work-life balance thanks to flexible, trust-based working hours.
• A modern office in a prime location - directly in Hamburg Altona with great transport connections.
• Look forward to a Wellpass membership and discounted lunch right in the building.
• Your Deutschlandticket is on us – 100% covered, keeping you mobile across Germany. Employee discounts in our HYROX Stores.

INTERESTED?

Then we look forward to receiving your application. Simply upload your CV as a PDF (no photo required) and answer the questions in the application form. Your contact person is Pauline (HYROX People).

We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. We value diversity and are committed to fostering equal opportunity for all.