Associate International Arbitration (f/m/x)
We are looking for a committed and highly motivated associate (f/m/x) with a special and demonstrated interest in international arbitration to join our team in Vienna.
Your Tasks
Your role will involve advising and representing international clients in commercial and investment arbitration proceedings across a broad range of industries. Your responsibilities will include:
- Conducting in-depth factual research (through document review, witness interviews, etc.);
- Conducting legal research on points of national and international law;
- Drafting memoranda and analyses of disputed issues for internal and client consideration;
- Drafting legal briefs for submission to arbitral tribunals;
- Supporting and appearing at oral hearings and client meetings in Austria and abroad; and
- Engaging in proactive business development and market profiling activities
Your Profile
- Completion of legal studies with outstanding academic results
- Fluency in English and German, with the ability to communicate, read, and draft legal documents effectively in both languages
- Ability to work effectively in an international and diverse environment
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong appreciation for legal creativity and innovative problem-solving skills
Additional assets (preferred, but not required):
- Previous work or internship experience in a law firm
- Academic or professional experience both in and outside of Austria, particularly including study or work experience in English
- Completion of the Austrian court internship (Gerichtspraxis) for Austrian candidates; or qualification as lawyer in home jurisdiction for international candidates
- Exposure to arbitration through coursework, Vis Moot, Jessup or similar competitions
What we offer
Become part of our strong and motivated team in an international environment and benefit from our outstanding learning and development opportunities.
Did we get you interested? Then get in touch with us – we are looking forward to receiving your online application including your CV, motivational letter and relevant transcripts via: https://austria.freshfieldscareers.com/opportunities/
Note according to §9 GlBG: There is no collective agreement or legal minimum salary. The intended minimum basis for the salary arrangement (with the possibility of additional payment) is an annual salary (gross, all-in, 14 instalments) in the amount of 61,000 EUR.
Contact
Christina Bast
HR Business Partner
Peregringasse 4
1090 Vienna
T: +43 1 51515
E: [email protected]
Skills Required
- Completion of legal studies with outstanding academic results
- Fluency in English and German, including effective legal communication, reading, and drafting
- Ability to work effectively in an international and diverse environment
- Entrepreneurial mindset and strong legal creativity and innovative problem-solving skills
- Previous work or internship experience in a law firm
- Academic or professional experience in and outside Austria, particularly experience in English
- Completion of the Austrian court internship (Gerichtspraxis) for Austrian candidates
- Qualification as a lawyer in the home jurisdiction for international candidates
- Exposure to arbitration through coursework, Vis Moot, Jessup, or similar competitions
What We Do
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is a global law firm with a long-standing track record of successfully supporting the world's leading national and multinational corporations, financial institutions and governments on ground-breaking and business-critical mandates. Our 2,800-plus lawyers deliver results worldwide through our own offices and alongside leading national firms. Our commitment and business know-how mean our clients rely on us when it matters most. Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has offices in Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, China, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, the United States of America and Vietnam.
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