Trainee lawyer (m/f/d) specializing in criminal law in Cologne

17.2.2026

We are looking for qualified trainee lawyers (m/f/d) with an interest in commercial/tax criminal law and compliance at our Cologne office.

ROSTALSKI is a highly specialized and academically oriented law firm specializing in commercial criminal law and compliance. For our office in Cologne, we are looking for outstanding young legal talents (m/f/d) who want to work with us at the interface between academia and practice.

Your role with us:

We offer you a challenging position in a dynamic environment with the highest quality standards. From the outset, you will be involved in complex and principle-driven mandates and work directly with experienced defense attorneys. Your main areas of activity will be in the following fields:

  • Economic and tax criminal law
  • criminal procedure law
  • Compliance & Data Protection Law

Your profile:

You have completed your first state examination with above-average results and strive for academic depth in your legal work. You are characterized by a keen interest in criminal law, analytical acumen, and the desire to contribute to a committed environment. A current doctorate is welcome, but not a prerequisite.

What we offer:

Become part of a team that combines the highest legal standards with pragmatic solutions. We will support your development into an excellent lawyer and offer you an environment in which academic standards and combative defense go hand in hand.

Portrait photo of Dr. Tony Rostalski, specialist lawyer for criminal law and certified data protection officer. The corridor of a modern office can be seen behind him in a blur.
Dr. Tony Rostalski
Lawyer
Specialist lawyer for criminal law

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We look forward to receiving your detailed application. Please send it to attorney Dr. Tony Rostalski: rostalski@rostalski.legal

ROSTALSKI is an independent law firm based in Cologne. We specialize in commercial criminal law and criminal tax law. Our clients include private individuals, executives, and companies, as well as public sector clients. The firm is regularly ranked as a top address in the rankings published by WirtschaftsWoche, Handelsblatt, and FOCUS Business, among others. top address .

Portrait photo of Dr. Tony Rostalski, specialist lawyer for criminal law and certified data protection officer. The corridor of a modern office can be seen behind him in a blur.
Dr. Tony Rostalski
Lawyer
Specialist lawyer for criminal law

We look forward to receiving your application.

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