White & Case is a global law firm with global capabilities and longstanding offices in the markets that matter today. Our on-the-ground experience, our cross-border integration and our depth of local, US and English qualified lawyers help our clients work with confidence in any one market.
The Italian practice focuses on Equity and Debt Capital Markets, Banking & Finance, Corporate M&A, including privately negotiated and public M&A transactions and Antitrust/Competition. Our clients include Italian companies, European corporates operating in Italy, international investment banks and private equity firms.
We are looking for trainees with an interest in M&A, bank finance, capital markets transactions to join our Milan office.
You shall have the following requirements:
- Master's degree in Law from an Italian University
- Strong academic credentials
- International experience is not required but would be a plus
- Fluency in English and Italian is mandatory both written and spoken
- Have a genuine interest in financing transactions and cross-border M&A.
- Be ambitious and passionate about work, ready for the challenges of working in a global law firm, service-minded with strong interpersonal skills and able to work in team.
The trainees will have the opportunity to work with all the Milan partners and associates and with teams based in other offices and thereby gain diverse experience in multi-jurisdictional transactions and in all the legal areas of our office (Equity Capital Markets, Debt Capital Markets, Debt Finance, M&A etc.), and this is usually not possible in other firms.
We offer high-quality, internationally-oriented work on the most challenging M&A, bank finance and capital markets transactions as well as antitrust and competitions mandates, a competitive salary package and an opportunity to work as part of a truly global organization.
Equal Opportunities
White & Case is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.
If you require assistance and/or adjustment to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email us. We will be happy to work with you.
The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
Note to Recruitment Agencies
Our internal Recruitment team manages all aspects of lateral hiring. All agencies must have signed terms of business—specific to the relevant office—before submitting any candidates. CVs or applications sent directly to White & Case partners or employees will also not be considered formal introductions. If you have questions, please contact the relevant Recruitment team. We work with our preferred suppliers when engaging agencies.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Law from an Italian University
- Strong academic credentials
- Fluency in English and Italian, written and spoken
- Genuine interest in financing transactions and cross-border M&A
- Ambition and passion for legal work
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a team
- International experience
What We Do
White & Case is an international law firm serving companies, governments and financial institutions. It advises clients on complex cross-border transactions and disputes, combining on-the-ground experience, cross-border integration, and lawyers qualified in local, US, and English law. The firm develops tailored solutions for challenging domestic and multijurisdictional matters, helping clients pursue global ambitions with insight, judgment, and practical legal guidance.
