Job Description

Department purpose

The corporate - mergers and acquisitions (M&A) team specializes in mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, major corporate restructurings and reorganisations, migrations, capital markets, joint ventures, general corporate law advice and corporate (pre-)litigation.

Role purpose

We are currently looking for an Associate to join our Corporate M&A team.

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 have at least 4 years of experience in corporate within a Law firm.
• You possess a law degree, preferably with distinction. An additional degree from an American or English university – LL.M. – would be an asset
• You are a fully qualified lawyer
• You are fluent in written and spoken English and French.
• You are a team player, proactive and have excellent communication skills
• You have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and client service are essential to our business and the business 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 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, 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.