Job-ID: 2025-13-JBRV-MA

The Institute for Applied Building Research (IAB) Weimar is one of the leading industry-oriented research institutes in Thuringia. For over 30 years, we have been working together with partners from industry and academia to develop innovative devices, methods, and materials for the construction sector. More than 120 employees work with us on practical solutions that shape the construction world of tomorrow. This makes us a key player in the research landscape of Weimar.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a committed Lawyer / Fully Qualified Lawyer for Construction and Contract Law to join us as soon as possible, supporting and advancing our projects from a legal perspective.

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts (work contracts, research cooperation agreements, funding contracts)
• Providing legal advice and support on construction and public procurement matters
• Legal support for public tenders and funded projects
• Assisting with legal disputes and arbitration proceedings in the construction and research context
• Ensuring legal compliance across all projects
• Contributing to internal guidelines and governance structures
• Drafting, reviewing, and further developing General Terms and Conditions (GTC) for project-related services and collaborations

• Completed law degree (Second State Examination)
• Experience in construction and/or public procurement law
• Ideally, knowledge of research and contract law
• Economic and technical understanding of the construction sector
• Strong negotiation skills, communication abilities, and high social competence
• Analytical thinking and an independent working style
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team
• Excellent German skills (native speaker or at least C1) and good English skills (at least B1), spoken and written

• Permanent employment at an industry-oriented research institute
• Opportunities for work-related training and professional development
• Mobile working and flexible working hours (flextime)
• Group accident insurance (24-hour coverage)
• Enhanced social benefits
• Job bike leasing
• Job ticket (Germany Ticket)
• Company fitness program (Hansefit)
• Special annual payment
• 30 days of vacation

Sounds interesting? We look forward to receiving your application!
Please send your complete application documents, including the job ID 2025-13-JBRV-MA, by email to:

karriere@iab-weimar.de