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Sven Jacob

Employment Lawyer Second State Examination (Higher Regional Court of Düsseldorf) | Member of the Berlin Bar Association | Honorary Judge at the Labour Court
Areas of Expertise: Employment Law, Dismissal, Severance Pay, Unfair Dismissal Protection, Termination Agreement
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About Sven Jacob

Sven Jacob has been practicing law for many years in Berlin and throughout Germany. He advises clients primarily in employment law and related areas. His practice focuses in particular on representing employees, especially in matters involving dismissals, termination agreements, and other employment-related disputes. In addition to his legal practice, he has extensive experience at the intersection of law, business, and politics, including through senior roles in interest representation and in the field of public affairs.

Sven Jacob studied law at Humboldt University of Berlin and completed his legal traineeship (Referendariat) at the Higher Regional Court of Düsseldorf, where he also passed his Second State Examination. Since his admission to the bar, he has continuously practiced as an attorney, including at Berlin-based law firms and as head of the employment law practice at a legal-tech provider. Since 2026, he has also served on a voluntary basis as an honorary judge at the Labour Court. His advisory work is characterized by a strategic, solution-oriented approach aimed at achieving legally and economically optimal outcomes for his clients.

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Notice period without contract

Notice period without contract in Germany

If you work in Germany without a written employment contract, statutory notice periods still apply. German law sets clear minimum…