- Location
- Cologne North Rhine-Westphalia Germany
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Legal & Compliance
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 15, 2026
About Rimowa
Founded in Cologne in 1898, Rimowa stands as a benchmark of modern luxury travel, renowned for its iconic grooved aluminum suitcases and uncompromising German engineering. As an employer, the Maison offers a distinctive environment where heritage craftsmanship, industrial precision, design innovation, and elevated client experience converge. Part of the LVMH Group, Rimowa provides opportunities across product development, manufacturing, retail, digital, marketing, and corporate functions within an international culture shaped by excellence and forward movement. The brand seeks individuals who value quality, creativity, resilience, and meticulous execution, inviting them to contribute to objects designed not merely to accompany journeys, but to define them.
RIMOWA offers a judicial elective placement in its Legal & IP team in Cologne, providing practical experience in the legal challenges of a global luxury business. The trainee supports work across business-relevant legal fields, including marketing, intellectual property, risk management and compliance, and participates in projects and exam-relevant matters from the outset. The internship begins immediately, with applications accepted year-round.
Role & Responsibilities
- Review advertising materials and copy; draft contracts for photographers and other creatives; and provide legal support for influencer marketing collaborations.
- Handle questions relating to trademark, design, patent and competition law, and help protect the brand, including by issuing cease-and-desist letters and pursuing action against counterfeit products worldwide.
- Provide legal support for research and development projects and assist with interdisciplinary collaboration with the innovation team.
- Support the Legal & IP team on legal matters across all business-relevant areas and contribute to projects and exam-relevant cases from the outset.
Qualifications
- Completed the first state law examination with above-average results.
- Interest in commercial law matters and the range of legal fields relevant to an internationally active company, particularly intellectual property.
- Enjoy working in an international environment.
- Very good spoken and written English; French is an advantage.
- Quick to grasp new concepts.
- Strong communication skills and enthusiasm.
- Independent, self-reliant working style and a hands-on approach.
Education
Completed the first state law examination with above-average results.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
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Benefits
Flexible working hours with days off for studying; independent responsibility for a range of exam-relevant tasks; mentoring from experienced colleagues; insight into an international company.
Culture
Rimowa fosters a workplace culture rooted in German engineering, precision craftsmanship, and a forward-looking spirit of innovation. As a global luxury house, it values collaboration, attention to detail, and entrepreneurial thinking, offering teams an environment where heritage and modern design come together to shape exceptional travel experiences.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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