Job Description

A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. A&O Shearman was formed in 2024 via the merger of two historic firms, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling.

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.

Join our talent community today!

Full-time job, suitable for law graduates

• Trainee rotation every six months so you will gain experience across various legal sectors: corporate and M&A, finance and capital markets, disputes, restructuring, real estate, employment and competition
• Dynamic work environment and the opportunity to be a part of a leading international law firm
• Access to our international knowledge platform
• Varied, interesting work and the opportunity to work with other departments, both in the Czech Republic and internationally
• Dedicated local and global training programmes and professional training in communication, IT skills, management and business development skills
• Personal contact with local and international clients
• 9.5 weeks’ paid study leave for Czech bar exams
• Starting salary of CZK 75,000 gross/month with an increase to CZK 85,000 in year two and to CZK 100,000 in year three.
• Attractive package of benefits including meal benefits, MultiSport card, private medical care, iPhone with a paid tariff, wellbeing activities, social and sport events

What key skills and competencies would we like you to bring?

• A master’s degree in Law from a public university in the Czech Republic. An additional degree would be an asset
• Superior written and spoken Czech and English language skills, knowledge of German would be a plus
• A team player with excellent legal capabilities, entrepreneurial spirit and good communication skills
• Experience with Czech legal databases (ASPI, Beck-online), familiarity with public registers and EU resources
• Keen to develop skills in using cutting-edge legal tech, including Harvey, document automation, AI-assisted legal research, contract analytics, data rooms and project management tools
• The ability to work both independently and as a team player under pressure
• A sense of responsibility and commitment to a high standard of work
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail, well-developed organisational skills and a positive attitude
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail as well as the bigger picture
• Ability to prioritise workload and multitask effectively
• Sense of confidentiality and flexibility

If you are interested, please click apply for job and submit your CV and a cover letter in English describing 'Why you decided to be a trainee/associate in the international law firm?'. If you have any questions regarding the role please contact recruitment.prague@aoshearman.com.