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What does the Stiftung Forum Recht do?

Law is invisible and yet has a tangible impact on our everyday lives. The rule of law protects us in Germany and Europe from arbitrariness and guarantees our freedoms in a pluralistic society.

With Forum Recht, we bring law and the rule of law to life and create spaces in which people can talk about their experiences with law and the rule of law. To this end, we are creating unique exhibition, event, mediation and discussion venues in Karlsruhe and Leipzig, where we address current topics and make them the subject of dialog with the public. In order to achieve this goal, the Forum Recht Foundation was established in 2019 as a federal foundation under public law, which, as an institution with international appeal, pursues interdisciplinary and participatory approaches in particular.

Current Vacancies

The Client

The Forum Recht Foundation was established by law on May 13, 2019, with its headquarters in Karlsruhe. It is a foundation under public law with legal capacity that is directly subject to federal law; in addition to the Executive Board, its governing bodies include the Board of Trustees and the Foundation Advisory Board. With offices in Karlsruhe and Leipzig, the foundation aims to address current issues of law and the rule of law in the Federal Republic of Germany—as a fundamental prerequisite for a functioning and vibrant democracy—through a communication, information, and documentation forum designed to promote citizen participation.

It aims to make the importance of the law and the rule of law tangible for all social groups through exhibitions and on-site activities, in virtual spaces, and through collaborative event formats. In doing so, the historical, European, and
to give due consideration to international factors.

The Forum Recht Foundation is seeking, to start as soon as possible, a successor to the current deputy director, who is retiring due to age, to fill the position of

a Deputy Director (m/f/d).

According to current plans, the focus of your professional work will be Leipzig, and to a certain extent, Karlsruhe as well . If necessary, a shift in the focus of activities may also be considered.

We are seeking an innovative, creative, and business-minded individual who, based on their professional background, is capable of meeting the diverse challenges associated with the continued development of the Foundation’s two locations in Karlsruhe and Leipzig.
It will be of great importance for you to both oversee the planning and construction of the two new foundation buildings and manage the foundation’s central services. The position is initially for five years It is a temporary position and, provided the requirements are met, may also be held by a civil servant.

Your Responsibilities

The Deputy Director carries out his or her responsibilities in coordination with the Director. She or he oversees the Foundation’s central services and the Construction Department, which will be of paramount importance to the Forum Recht Foundation until its own buildings are completed, expected in the mid-2030s. Specifically, this entails:

  • Organization, management, and implementation of the new foundation buildings in Karlsruhe and Leipzig in close cooperation with BImA and the Saxon Real Estate Administration
  • Management of the Foundation's central services (including Human Resources, Administration, Budget, Finance, Procurement, IT, and Legal Affairs)
  • Representing the Director in the cases specified in the Forum Law Act
  • Establishing all internal and external conditions necessary to sustainably initiate and implement the expansion of the Foundation's staff
  • Providing supportive and unifying leadership and fostering the professional development of employees in close collaboration with the director and the foundation’s other executives
  • Responsibility for the planning and use of budget funds

Your profile:

  • A successfully completed academic degree, for example with a focus on business administration, public administration, or public management
  • Extensive experience in the planning and construction of public or quasi-public buildings, preferably in the cultural sector
  • Excellent knowledge of public budgeting
  • Several years of management and leadership experience in a field relevant to the position
  • Administrative experience in the public sector (particularly in the areas of human resources, collective bargaining agreements, budgeting, and procurement)
  • Experience in dealing with political decision-making processes
  • Experience in working with committees
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • A high level of intrinsic motivation and enthusiasm for the foundation’s specific tasks and its social responsibility

The Forum Recht Foundation promotes professional equality between women and men and therefore particularly encourages applications from women. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified. Only the minimum level of physical fitness is required. Applications from people of all nationalities are welcome. Applications requesting part-time work will also be considered; the personnel and organizational possibilities for part-time work will be assessed upon receipt of such applications.
checked.

Please submit your application at the Reference Number P0190326 including a tabular resume, details of personal and professional background, evaluations, certificates, and references—including an overview of projects and publications—as well as a two-page concept paper on the foundation’s implementation of the Forum Recht by June 5, 2026, if possible To TOPOS
Personalberatung GmbH via the following application link:

https://bewerbung.topos-consult.de/bewerbung/P0190326

We guarantee you complete confidentiality.

Application materials submitted in writing will not be returned. Please submit copies only. The documents will be destroyed two months after the conclusion of the application process. We cannot cover any costs associated with the application.

For an initial phone call, please feel free to contact Thomas Wilde at 040/27 84 99-60 or Kathrin Manthey at 040/27 84 99-34.

TOPOS Personnel Consulting, LLC
35 Hans-Henny-Jahnn-Weg
22085 Hamburg

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Are you motivated to help others understand how our constitutional state works, how the law relates to our daily lives, and how the Forum Recht Foundation addresses these issues? If so, join our pool of freelance contributors and help us staff trade show and information booths, as well as organize our programs in and outside of Leipzig and Karlsruhe.

We are looking to fill the following position as soon as possible:

Freelancers
Focus: Managing booths and supporting the foundation's work
Karlsruhe or Leipzig
Hourly fee of 16.00 euros per hour, gross

After your application is approved and you complete an introductory interview, you’ll become part of a pool, and we may contact you throughout the year to staff various booths. Compensation is paid on a fee basis.

Your tasks:

  • Staffing trade show and information booths in collaboration with foundation staff
  • Assisting our team with the organizational preparation and follow-up for booths and events (e.g., setup and takedown, reception, and guest services)
  • Disseminating information about the activities of the Forum Recht Foundation, as well as on the topics of law, the rule of law, and related social issues

Your profile:

  • Interest in legal and political issues, as well as in teaching
  • Willingness to participate in a mandatory digital preparatory meeting prior to the first assignment
  • Motivation and interest in the foundation's topics and activities
  • Open-minded, enjoy working with people
  • Strong communication skills and a friendly, service-oriented approach
  • Creativity and the ability to explain complex issues in an understandable way
  • Time flexibility and reliability
  • Ability to work in a team and personal responsibility
  • Ideally, some initial experience in political education, in the field of law, in social work, or in a related field
  • Fluency in German and a good command of English

We offer: 

  • an exciting and varied job at the interface between politics, culture, business and civil society
  • the opportunity to gain initial experience in political education or to build on existing experience
  • A fee of 16 euros gross per hour (a time-limited fee agreement is in place for each assignment)
  • A flat-rate travel fee of 25 euros per trip for journeys exceeding 60 km from the nearest foundation location
  • A flat-rate travel fee of 50 euros per leg for trips exceeding 120 km from the nearest foundation location
  • Reimbursement of travel and lodging expenses for activities outside the Foundation's locations in Leipzig and Karlsruhe

Interested?

Apply until 07.06.2026 Please include the standard application materials (cover letter [max. 250 words], resume) in a single PDF file (max. 10 MB) and send it to kommunikation@stiftung-forum-recht.de.

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To support our team, we are looking for a [position] at our Karlsruhe location to start as soon as possible.

Assistant to the Director (m/f/d).

Remuneration is in accordance with pay group E 13 TVöD Bund. This is a full-time, permanent position (39 hours/week).

Within the Executive Board’s area of responsibility, you will assist the Foundation’s Director with, among other things, organizational and structural tasks in day-to-day operations, networking, the development of content strategies, and academic research. You will report directly to the Director.

Your diverse tasks include, among other things

  • Liaison role between the foundation's governing bodies, the foundation team, and external partners
  • Content coordination, preparation and follow-up of the meetings of the Board of Trustees and the Foundation Advisory Board
  • Exchange and networking with external experts from the fields of politics, civil society, law, academia, and culture on topics related to law and the rule of law
  • Preparation and organization of discussions, meetings, presentations and decision papers as well as taking minutes
  • Thorough preparation for and follow-up on appointments
  • Scientific research on foundation-relevant legal, political and social topics and their written preparation
  • Support for academic-level lectures and presentations
  • Writing and editing texts and reports on the foundation's activities and on specific topics relating to the foundation's work
  • Participation and process control in the further development of the content concept for the Legal Forum

You are a person who excels at working independently and taking initiative, has strong teamwork and communication skills, as well as organizational skills, flexibility, resilience, and a sense of humor, and brings experience in constructive and productive teamwork.

Your profile:

  • University degree in law (LL.M. or 2nd state examination in law) with above-average results
  • Practical experience in dealing with issues relevant to foundations
  • Experience in a comparable activity is an advantage
  • Experience in conducting and moderating meetings and in project management
  • Ability to work in a structured, goal-oriented, precise, and timely manner, as well as an entrepreneurial mindset
  • Very good knowledge of the common MS Office programs
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Excellent command of German and English
  • Willingness to work flexible and mobile hours, including occasionally in the evenings and on weekends, as well as to travel for work

We offer: 

You can look forward to an exciting role at an institution that operates at the intersection of law, politics, culture, business, and civil society, plenty of opportunities to shape your role, an employer-sponsored retirement plan (VBL), an open and welcoming work atmosphere within a highly qualified team, the chance to work independently, and a creative work environment. We offer a secure salary and vacation time in accordance with the TVöD regulations. For more information about the Forum Recht Foundation, please visit www.stiftung-forum-recht.de.

The Forum Recht Foundation has set itself the goal of increasing the diversity of its workforce and promoting professional equality and therefore welcomes applications from all professionals, regardless of gender, ethnic, cultural or social background, age, religion, ideology, disability or sexual identity.

The application deadline is June 16 2026, Please summarize your comprehensive application materials (cover letter, resume, transcripts) as follows: in a PDF file (max. 10 MB) and name them as follows:

SFR_2609_Yours, Last Name_Application

Then send the file by email to bewerbungen@stiftung-forum-recht.de.

If you have any further questions, please contact the Foundation's Human Resources Department, Holly Kalmesie, at the email address provided.

Any costs you may incur as a result of the interview will not be reimbursed.

I agree to the storage and processing of my data for the purpose of my application.
For more information, see our Privacy Policy. This consent can be revoked at any time.

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For our Outreach and Education department, we are looking to hire a: at our Karlsruhe office as soon as possible:

Placement and Education Specialist (m/f/d)

Compensation is based on Pay Grade E 11 of the TVöD Bund. This is a Full-time position with a fixed term ending on December 31, 2026 (39 hours per week).

Your diverse tasks include, among other things

  • Independent planning, development, piloting, and implementation of outreach and educational programs on the topics of law and the rule of law, legal and rule-of-law education, and related areas
  • Design and further development of creative, practice-oriented, and interdisciplinary outreach programs (including workshops and digital formats, particularly outside the Foundation’s locations) and educational materials
  • Independently facilitating and conducting workshops and other educational programs (training sessions, city tours), including, where appropriate, in simple language and in English
  • Preparation and, in the long term, overall coordination of a mediation project with nationwide impact
  • Research and analysis of complex social issues with legal implications, and monitoring of current academic debates in the fields of democracy education, political education, and education on the rule of law
  • Development of task plans and process flows for individual projects
  • Scheduling, planning, and coordination, as well as schedule management and monitoring, for the preparation and implementation of local and multi-location formats and projects
  • Coordination of and communication with experts, freelancers, project partners, agencies, and local governments
  • Briefing, Oversight, and Coordination of External Service Providers
  • Strategic evaluation and further development of outreach programs; identification of optimization measures
  • Development and substantive support for the planning and implementation of the Federal Forum on Legal Education and the Rule of Law

Your profile:

They are known for their strong organizational skills, sense of personal responsibility, sense of humor, and entrepreneurial spirit, and they always work in a goal-oriented and assertive manner.

  • A successfully completed college degree (at least a bachelor’s degree; HH diploma or equivalent) in the fields of political education, cultural education, pedagogy, didactics, political science, law, cultural studies, social sciences, or the humanities, or a comparable field of study
  • Professional experience in applied education, e.g., in a school, museum, or other cultural or political education institution working with diverse target groups, as well as in the development and independent implementation of educational programs
  • Knowledge of current social issues and discourses, as well as a strong interest in the foundation's areas of focus
  • Sensitivity to different target audiences and the ability to explain complex topics in an understandable way
  • Experience in project management and organizing complex events
  • Confident, polished writing style and excellent written and spoken English skills
  • a strong ability to see things from different perspectives
  • A structured, responsible, and results-oriented approach to work
  • Strong communication skills, flexibility, and the ability to work well with others
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Office; experience with design and content management software is a plus
  • Willingness to work flexible and mobile hours at two locations, including evenings and weekends, as well as willingness to travel for work

We offer: 

You can look forward to an exciting role at an institution that operates at the intersection of law, politics, culture, business, and civil society, plenty of opportunities to shape your role, an employer-sponsored retirement plan (VBL), an open and welcoming work atmosphere within a highly qualified team, the chance to work independently, and a creative work environment. We offer a secure salary and vacation time in accordance with the TVöD regulations. For more information about the Forum Recht Foundation, please visit www.stiftung-forum-recht.de.

The Forum Recht Foundation has set itself the goal of increasing the diversity of its workforce and promoting professional equality and therefore welcomes applications from all professionals, regardless of gender, ethnic, cultural or social background, age, religion, ideology, disability or sexual identity.

The application deadline is June 16 2026, Please summarize your comprehensive application materials (cover letter, resume, transcripts) as follows: in a PDF file (max. 10 MB) and name them as follows:

SFR_2610_Yours, Last Name_Application

Then send the file by email to bewerbungen@stiftung-forum-recht.de.

If you have any further questions, please contact Thomas Stelzl, Head of the Outreach and Education Department (stelzl@stiftung-forum-recht.de) as well as the foundation's HR representative, Holly Kalmes, at the email address provided.

Any costs you may incur as a result of the interview will not be reimbursed.

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For more information, see our Privacy Policy. This consent can be revoked at any time.

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To support our team, we are looking for a: at our Karlsruhe location, to start as soon as possible:

Curator of Exhibition Projects (m/f/d)

Compensation is based on Pay Grade E 13 of the TVöD Bund. This is a Full-time temporary replacement for parental leave, through December 31, 2027 (39 hours per week).

Your diverse tasks include, among other things

  • Curation of the Foundation's exhibition projects
  • Conception, organization, implementation, and ongoing management of analog and digital exhibition, event, and educational outreach concepts in close coordination with the specialized departments of the Forum Recht Foundation
  • Design and production of publications accompanying exhibitions (print and digital) as well as other educational and program formats
  • Development of concepts and recommendations for the strategic development of innovative and participatory exhibition formats for both physical and digital permanent and temporary exhibitions
  • Primary responsibility for the exhibition team and the foundation’s traveling exhibitions (strategic partner acquisition and tour planning, coordination of the exhibition team)
  • Budget Responsibility and Management
  • Maintaining and Developing Partnerships
  • If necessary, writing academic papers and preparing presentations on relevant topics
  • Organizing and coordinating collaboration with external contractors in the fields of education or event planning

You are a person who excels at working independently and taking initiative, has strong teamwork and communication skills, as well as organizational skills, flexibility, resilience, and a sense of humor, and brings experience in constructive and productive teamwork to the role.

Your profile:

  • A completed master’s degree in law, political science, history, social sciences, or art and cultural studies
  • Proven, multi-year experience in contemporary exhibition and museum work closely linked to outreach and educational strategies, including those addressing current topics
  • Experience in the development, implementation, and management of permanent and temporary exhibitions; in collaborating with designers, exhibition architects, and media teams; and in museum education or program- Outreach and education teams, as well as in the handling, presentation, and management of loaned items
  • Project management experience in interdisciplinary teams, ideally at a similar institution
  • Strong organizational and negotiation skills, excellent communication skills and the ability to express oneself clearly both verbally and in writing, resilience, and flexibility
  • Experience in academic discourse, high-quality communication skills (writing, presentations, audience engagement)
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Office; experience with design and content management software is a plus
  • Experience in securing external funding and fundraising
  • Experience in conducting and moderating meetings and in project management
  • Excellent knowledge of standard MS Office programs; conducting and facilitating meetings; and project management
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Excellent language skills in German and English (a second foreign language is a plus)
  • Willingness to work flexible and mobile hours, including occasionally in the evenings and on weekends, as well as to travel for work

We offer: 

You can look forward to an exciting role at an institution that operates at the intersection of law, politics, culture, business, and civil society, plenty of opportunities to shape your role, an employer-sponsored retirement plan (VBL), an open and welcoming work atmosphere within a highly qualified team, the chance to work independently, and a creative work environment. We offer a secure salary and vacation time in accordance with the TVöD regulations. For more information about the Forum Recht Foundation, please visit www.stiftung-forum-recht.de.

The Forum Recht Foundation has set itself the goal of increasing the diversity of its workforce and promoting professional equality and therefore welcomes applications from all professionals, regardless of gender, ethnic, cultural or social background, age, religion, ideology, disability or sexual identity.

The application deadline is August 4 2026, Please summarize your comprehensive application materials (cover letter, resume, transcripts) as follows: in a PDF file (max. 10 MB) and name them as follows:

SFR_2614_Yours, Last Name_Application

If you have any further questions, please contact the Foundation's Human Resources Department, Holly Kalmes, at the
at the email address provided.

Any costs you may incur as a result of the interview will not be reimbursed.

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For more information, see our Privacy Policy. This consent can be revoked at any time.

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We are looking for a [position] to join us at our Karlsruhe office as soon as possible.

Building Code Officer (m/f/d)

Remuneration is in accordance with pay group E 13 TVöD Bund. This is a permanent full-time position (39 hours/week).

As a Construction Specialist, you will be responsible for providing technical construction support and oversight during the preparation, planning, and construction of the Forum Recht Foundation’s buildings in Karlsruhe and Leipzig. The Foundation is the occupant of the buildings, which are to be constructed under the supervision of the BImA.

Your diverse tasks include, among other things

  • Compiling the Foundation’s architectural and technical needs and requirements for dissemination to the parties involved in the „Forum Recht“ construction projects, in coordination with the Deputy Director
  • Planning, organizing, and coordinating the foundation’s internal clarification and coordination processes; documenting the results and preparing them in a manner appropriate for the construction industry for dissemination to external project participants
  • Internal coordination of planning and construction activities, expert oversight, and technical review and evaluation of the plans for these activities within the overall context, taking user needs into account
  • Client-side oversight of construction work and monitoring of results, taking into account technical and economic objectives, through to successful commissioning
  • Representing the Forum Recht Foundation at the project level and, when necessary, serving as the deputy director’s representative at the coordination level
  • Point of contact for all construction-related questions for internal and external partners, acting on behalf of the user, in consultation with the Deputy Director
  • Communication of technical construction findings and requirements to the foundation; acting as an interface between users and project or program managers on all technical construction matters during the planning and implementation phases
  • Client-side support, coordination, and oversight of the planning and execution of all new construction, repair, and modernization projects with regard to quality, scheduling, and cost management
  • Management of expert groups on construction-related topics – Involvement of all stakeholders affected by construction issues at the process and project levels
  • Support for decision-makers: Development of, among other things, an operations and a facility management plan for the new buildings
  • Contributing to the development of effective communication with the public regarding construction projects, preparing construction-related documents for the foundation’s committee meetings, and overseeing the reporting process
  • Contributions to and Participation in the Budget Preparation Process

You bring with you:

  • A completed college degree (Diplom or Master’s degree) in architecture, civil engineering with a focus on structural engineering, urban planning, or building services engineering with a focus on construction, construction management, or a comparable field
  • Several years of professional experience in comparable positions, as well as experience in construction project management and the successful execution and oversight of medium- and large-scale public building construction projects, preferably museums, cultural facilities, or convention centers
  • In-depth knowledge of construction project management and construction project oversight, as well as experience representing clients in complex construction projects
  • Proficiency in MS Office and industry-specific software, as well as relevant construction platforms
  • Practical experience in the planning and execution of building construction projects, including the related laws governing planning, procurement, and construction contracts
  • Several years of experience managing construction projects during service phases 1–9
  • Excellent knowledge of and confidence in applying the relevant standards governing the operation of real estate and its facilities (such as building codes and planning laws, VOB, VgV, VOL, and HOAI)
  • Knowledge of the requirements and legal basis of the relevant regulations issued by the federal contracting authority Bundesbau, such as RBBau, the Federal Procurement Manual, budget law, and relevant guidelines; ideally, this should also include experience in building services engineering (TGA) planning
  • A strong ability to work in interdisciplinary teams and communicate effectively, as well as a collaborative work style
  • Ability to work independently, take initiative, and focus on goals; structured, analytical thinking; strong assertiveness and communication skills; self-motivation; reliability; a strong commitment to customer service; confidence in public speaking; negotiation skills; and sound judgment
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Excellent knowledge of German and English
  • Ability to deliver excellent work even under significant time pressure and to remain friendly at all times
  • Strong IT skills specific to the construction and real estate industries
  • Willingness to travel, organizational skills, and the ability to handle stress

We offer:

You can look forward to an exciting role at an institution that operates at the intersection of law, politics, culture, business, and civil society, plenty of opportunities to shape your role, an employer-sponsored retirement plan (VBL), an open and welcoming work atmosphere within a highly qualified team, the chance to work independently, and a creative work environment. We offer a secure salary with an annual bonus and vacation time in accordance with the TVöD regulations. For more information about the Forum Recht Foundation, please visit www.stiftung-forum-recht.de.

The Forum Recht Foundation has set itself the goal of increasing the diversity of its workforce and promoting professional equality and therefore welcomes applications from all professionals, regardless of gender, ethnic, cultural or social background, age, religion, ideology, disability or sexual identity.

The application deadline is June 24, 2026. Please summarize your detailed application materials (cover letter, resume, transcripts) as follows: in a PDF file (max. 10 MB) and name them as follows:

SFR_2612_Your last name_Application

Then send the file by email to bewerbungen@stiftung-forum-recht.de.

If you have any further questions, please contact the Foundation's HR department, Holly Kalmes, at the e-mail address provided.

Any costs you may incur as a result of the interview will not be reimbursed.

I agree to the storage and processing of my data for the purpose of my application.
For more information, see our Privacy Policy. This consent can be revoked at any time.

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For our Administration department, we are looking to hire a: at our Karlsruhe headquarters as soon as possible:

Administrative Assistant (m/f/d)

Compensation is based on Pay Grade E 6 of the TVöD Bund. This is a through December 31, 2026 temporary Part-time position (8 hours per week).

Your diverse tasks include, among other things

  • General administrative tasks (e.g., filing, documentation, handling correspondence, record-keeping, etc.)
  • Invoice Filing and Recording of Payments in Accounting
  • Verification of Invoices for Accuracy of Content and Calculations
  • Monitoring of Incoming Payments, Dunning, and Collections
  • Support for Process Optimization
  • Maintaining Excel spreadsheets and entering case numbers
  • Participation in the bidding process for contracts

You bring with you:

They are known for their strong organizational skills, sense of personal responsibility, sense of humor, and entrepreneurial spirit, and they always work in a goal-oriented and assertive manner.

  • Completed vocational training in business administration, training as an administrative assistant, or equivalent
  • Basic knowledge of accounting and the management of public funds
  • Proficiency in common Microsoft Office and Internet applications (e.g., Excel, Word, MS Project, OneNote), with a willingness to learn new systems
  • Knowledge of the Federal Budget Code (BHO) is desirable
  • Good command of the German language
  • Proven ability to work in a team, organizational and social skills
  • A high degree of reliability and a strong sense of responsibility

We offer:

You can look forward to an exciting role at an institution that operates at the intersection of law, politics, culture, business, and civil society, plenty of opportunities to shape your role, an employer-sponsored retirement plan (VBL), an open and welcoming work atmosphere within a highly qualified team, the chance to work independently, and a creative work environment. We offer a secure salary with an annual bonus and vacation time in accordance with the TVöD regulations. For more information about the Forum Recht Foundation, please visit www.stiftung-forum-recht.de.

The Forum Recht Foundation has set itself the goal of increasing the diversity of its workforce and promoting professional equality and therefore welcomes applications from all professionals, regardless of gender, ethnic, cultural or social background, age, religion, ideology, disability or sexual identity.

The application deadline is June 24, 2026. Please summarize your detailed application materials (cover letter, resume, transcripts) as follows: in a PDF file (max. 10 MB) and name them as follows:

SFR_2613_Your last name_Application

Then send the file by email to bewerbungen@stiftung-forum-recht.de.

If you have any further questions, please contact the Foundation's HR department, Holly Kalmes, at the e-mail address provided.

Any costs you may incur as a result of the interview will not be reimbursed.

I agree to the storage and processing of my data for the purpose of my application.
For more information, see our Privacy Policy. This consent can be revoked at any time.

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We are looking for a [position] to join our Karlsruhe headquarters as soon as possible to work in the areas of Housekeeping, Finance, Controlling, Procurement, and IT.

Administrative Specialist, Budget, Finance, Procurement, Organization, IT (m/f/d)

Remuneration is in accordance with pay group E 13 TVöD Bund. This is a permanent full-time position (39 hours/week).

Your diverse tasks include, among other things

  • Coordinating an interdisciplinary team across the following areas: Administration, Budget, Finance, Procurement, Organization, and IT
  • Support in establishing and further developing an effective and efficient IT-based financial management system in accordance with the legal framework set forth in the Federal Budget Code
  • Support, among other things, in addressing policy issues in the aforementioned areas with a view to establishing an innovative and forward-looking institution
  • Advising the Deputy Director on financial and organizational matters
  • Collaboration with all levels of the foundation on topics in the following areas:

You bring with you:

They are known for their strong organizational skills, sense of personal responsibility, sense of humor, and entrepreneurial spirit, and they always work in a goal-oriented and assertive manner.

  • a completed academic degree in business administration, law, or public administration
  • Work experience in publicly funded administrative, cultural, educational, or scientific institutions
  • Several years of experience in project management, preferably in the fields of administration, business/finance, culture, academia, or museums, is desirable
  • Extensive knowledge and experience in organizational development and in establishing modern, IT-supported work structures are a plus
  • Solid business management skills, as well as knowledge of the Federal Budget Act (BHO) and public accounting, are desirable
  • Demonstrable experience in managing digital development processes is desirable
  • Comprehensive knowledge of common computer applications, the Microsoft suite, and an ERP or CRM system (e.g., SAP, MACH, or similar)
  • An understanding of the legal framework governing the work of an institution such as the Forum Recht Foundation
  • Business-level English, both spoken and written

We offer:

You can look forward to an exciting role at an institution that operates at the intersection of law, politics, culture, business, and civil society, plenty of opportunities to shape your role, an employer-sponsored retirement plan (VBL), an open and welcoming work atmosphere within a highly qualified team, the chance to work independently, and a creative work environment. We offer a secure salary and vacation time in accordance with the TVöD regulations. For more information about the Forum Recht Foundation, please visit www.stiftung-forum-recht.de.

The Forum Recht Foundation has set itself the goal of increasing the diversity of its workforce and promoting professional equality and therefore welcomes applications from all professionals, regardless of gender, ethnic, cultural or social background, age, religion, ideology, disability or sexual identity.

The application deadline is June 25, 2026. Please summarize your detailed application materials (cover letter, resume, transcripts) as follows: in a PDF file (max. 10 MB) and name them as follows:

SFR_2607_Your last name_Application

Then send the file by email to bewerbungen@stiftung-forum-recht.de.

If you have any further questions, please contact the Foundation's HR department, Holly Kalmes, at the e-mail address provided.

Any costs you may incur as a result of the interview will not be reimbursed.

I agree to the storage and processing of my data for the purpose of my application.
For more information, see our Privacy Policy. This consent can be revoked at any time.

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For our office in Karlsruhe, we are always looking to fill a temporary position for a:

Lawyer who has passed the first examination under Section 5(1) of the DRiG (m/f/d).

Compensation is based on Pay Grade 12 of the TVöD Bund (Federal Public Service Collective Bargaining Agreement). This is a full-time, fixed-term position (39 hours per week) to provide substantive and organizational support for projects in the areas of activity of the Stiftung Forum Recht (specifically strategy, knowledge management, administrative development, programs, and outreach).

If you have passed your first law exam with above-average results, are a compelling and creative individual with strong communication and organizational skills, enjoy strategic and conceptual thinking, and have experience with project work, then please apply!

We offer an opportunity for professional development at the intersection of politics, education, culture, business, and civil society, a fixed-term position as a research assistant, and flexible work hours and arrangements.

Note: This job posting is intended exclusively for applicants who have not yet taken their second state examination and who intend to complete their preparatory service and wish to gain practical experience at our foundation as a temporary position prior to that.

The Forum Recht Foundation has set itself the goal of increasing the diversity of its workforce and promoting professional equality and therefore welcomes applications from all professionals, regardless of gender, ethnic, cultural or social origin, age, religion, ideology, disability or sexual identity

Please submit your application by [date] with a complete set of application materials (cover letter, resume, transcripts). Please combine these into a single PDF file (max. 10 MB) and name it as follows:

SFR_2608_Your Last Name_Application

Please send the file by e-mail to bewerbungen@stiftung-forum-recht.de.
If you have any further questions, please contact the Foundation's HR department, Holly Kalmes, at the e-mail address provided.
Any costs you incur as a result of the interview will not be reimbursed.

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To support the diverse and exciting challenges of our foundation work, we are always on the lookout for qualified 

Legal trainees (m/f/d) in the elective stage.

Being a lawyer at a federal foundation that is currently being established means being able to work across interfaces and disciplines. The range of tasks includes developing legal content for a wide variety of formats such as exhibitions, panel discussions, talks and film evenings, book presentations, educational programs and artistic activities.

  • Do you have a strong interest in interdisciplinary work at a federal foundation that operates on a variety of levels?
  • Do you have a quick grasp of new concepts and the ability to explain complex issues in a way that’s easy to understand?

In that case, we'd love to get to know. With Interest you can DI with the Office ours Directors Dr. Cord Brügmann in Connection set. Please note: Unfortunately, we are currently unable to offer internships to law students.

direktorium@stiftung-forum-recht.de.

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The mission of the Stiftung Forum Recht and its team is to make law and the rule of law in all their diversity a topic of discussion. To this end, the foundation's team take up current impulses and develop formats so that people can experience law as a framework for our coexistence. 

Read the mission statement of the Stiftung Forum Recht here (as of spring 2023):

Mission Statement (in German)
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