Job description

Department purpose
Our global financial markets department specialises in international capital markets work including securities law and capital markets regulation and stock exchange listings, as well as asset backed structures. You will join a dynamic team advising amongst others investment banks, alternative investment funds, international commercial banks, governments and public entities requiring advanced legal advice for complex operations.

Role purpose
We are currently looking for a junior lawyer in global financial markets.

Role and responsibilities

• You will work in a truly diverse environment and on both local and cross-border projects

• You will benefit from first-class legal and soft skills training that will greatly contribute to your career and personal development

• You will work in a highly collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment, and you will be part of a team that helps you learn and succeed

Key requirements

• You possess a Law degree, preferably with distinction. An additional degree from an American or English university LL.M. would be an asset.
• You have attended or are eligible to attend the CCDL or the equivalent in another EU jurisdiction.
• You are fluent in both written and spoken English and French, German is an asset.
• You have at least one year of experience in Capital Markets.
• You are a team player, proactive and have excellent communication skills.
• You have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where strong attention to detail, and client service are essential to our business and that of our clients.
• You have a sense of responsibility and are committed to producing quality work

What we offer

You will work in a dynamic and challenging environment with an international dimension. We greatly value our unique culture, which combines high-quality client service with a real focus on people and teamwork. In our firm, positive attitude matters. We believe it defines the way in which we work, both with clients and with colleagues.

We offer a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your qualifications and experience, a flexible work environment (60/40), a wide range of training opportunities for continuous development, 100% coverage of public transportation costs, a restaurant with subsidized meals, a fitness room with a wide range of group classes, a concierge service and a health insurance.

A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the worlds most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.

We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the worlds leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.

Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing.

What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.