At JACOB LAW, estate and probate work offers a scope and depth that is anything but traditional.
We are a Canadian-German law firm with 30 years of cross border legal work between Canada and Germany. Estate law and probate work play a central role. Our practice offers tailored and legally sound solutions across jurisdictions to individuals in complex cross-border matters.
We have successfully represented clients before German and Canadian courts, achieving precedent-setting decisions that have strengthened clarity and legal certainty in Canadian-German matters. For this demanding international practice, we are looking for a lawyer who is motivated to contribute to and shape this work together with our team.
To strengthen our team on a long-term basis, we are looking for a:
Lawyer Estate Law (m/f/d)
This is a full-time, on-site position based in Munich.
Your Responsibilites
- Legal advice in cross-border estate and succession matters involving Germany and Canada
- Administering cross-border estates and handling inheritance disputes
- Representation before probate courts, authorities, and co-heirs, including a cross-border “legal translation” between German and Canadian law
- Analyzing the differences between German and Canadian succession and estate law to develop tailored client solutions
- Drafting, reviewing, and implementing wills, inheritance agreements, and estate planning instruments (in both German and English)
- Direct client communication and close collaboration with our Canadian team
Your Profile
- Fully qualified lawyer admitted to the bar in Germany (Rechtsanwalt – m/f/d)
- Solid experience in German estate law
- Excellent command of English, written and spoken (at least C1 level), enabling you to communicate precisely and professionally in both legal and client-facing contexts
- Drive to understand and navigate international and cross-border legal issues, especially in the German-Canadian setting
- Team spirit, strong communication skills, and openness to intercultural collaboration
- Motivation to grow in an international boutique law firm with direct client contact
- Nice to have: an affinity for Canada
Why Join Us?
Our cases are unique. They require exceptional people. We offer:
- Cases with character: international, complex and a lot of pioneer work
- Quality over volume
- Own your case, with responsibility and room to shape
- Experienced mentoring by Sylvia Jacob
- Bi-lingual meetings, multi-lingual team
- Work-life reality. Regular working hours and predictable evenings
- Downtown Schwabing
- Easy commute with subway, tram, and buses at the door step
Start Date:
- 01.09.2026
Work model:
Onsite in Munich
Are you ready for TEAM CANADA?
We look forward to hearing from you.
Please send your application to Erika Kalweit at ek@jacoblaw.com .
