A&O SHEARMAN
Legal Internship - Employment law - January to June 2025
Department purpose
The firm has a prestigious employment practice recognised for its work for major international banks and financial institutions. The law firm advises on remuneration restrictions and remote working policies, with further involvement in the merger of offices in different jurisdictions and contract design. This practice is active in social elections, employee transfers and senior executive terminations. Our employment department also offer significant experience in labour law litigation, including in relation to allegedly abusive dismissals.
Role purpose
A six-month internship contract in our Employment department from January to June 2025 which is covered by an internship agreement.
Key requirements
You are currently preparing for a Master in Law, LL.M or preparing a Bar in any European jurisdiction.
You are fluent in French, English, and German and have good writing skills in all three languages
You have a strong interest in Employment / social law.
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.
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 world’s 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 world’s 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, are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and offer support and ways of working that help you optimize your wellbeing. We also actively support the inclusion of neurodiverse individuals, ensuring our workplace is welcoming and accommodating for everyone.
What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
Belong. Excel.
