Junior Lawyer - Employment

Overview

We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed our clients’ expectations by providing high‑quality legal advice that combines global standards with local expertise. Our work spans jurisdictions, cultures, and languages, giving clients a truly international perspective. We value an inclusive, friendly, team‑based culture that rewards learning, growth, and success.

Job Description

We advise on employment and workforce issues arising from transactional, advisory and contentious mandates. The team supports M&A, restructurings, investigations and disputes, as well as ongoing workforce, regulatory and risk‑management matters. We advise on individual and collective employment issues, senior executive matters and complex cross‑border workforce projects, collaborating closely with corporate, finance, tax and disputes colleagues across the firm. Our employment lawyers operate through an international network, providing coordinated and consistent advice on multi‑jurisdictional and high‑risk matters to a broad range of clients, including corporates, financial institutions, asset managers and other institutional investors.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Draft legal documents (memoranda, pleadings, contracts) clearly and concisely.
• Work with Partners and associates from different backgrounds and nationalities.
• Create solutions using legal expertise and effective research techniques.
• Be proactive in keeping your legal knowledge and technical skills up to date.

Qualifications

Entry‑level Associate who has obtained the CAPA and completed postgraduate studies in labour law or private business law. New to the profession or with early‑career experience.

Expected Skills

• Strong writing, communication and analytical skills.
• Desire to work in an international environment of excellence, collaborating on high‑profile deals.
• Passionate, eager to learn, flexible, available, precise, and capable of working in a team.

Opportunities for Growth

Access to training programmes (online and offsite worldwide), mentorship, and career advancement opportunities, supported by the firm’s global network and collaborative environment.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to all aspects of recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, pay, promotion, training, transfer and other employment matters.