Careers

Nous offrons des stages d’avocat de 18 mois en vue de la préparation de l’examen du brevet à Genève. Nos stagiaires travaillent avec différentes équipes d’avocats dans le groupe chargé du contentieux judiciaire, ce qui leur permet d’acquérir une expérience professionnelle complète, auprès d’une étude d’avocats internationale et spécialisée dans la résolution des litiges.

Nous accueillons les candidates et les candidats en train d’achever leur formation académique avec d’excellentes notes et aspirant à acquérir une expérience pratique dans un environnement hautement performant et stimulant. Une excellente maîtrise du français est indispensable, tout comme une très bonne connaissance pratique de l’anglais et de l’allemand.

Les informations concernant la prochaine période de postulation, pour des stages débutants entre février et mars 2028, suivront prochainement.

Pour toute question, veuillez vous adresser à recruitment@lalive.law.

We offer six-month internships in our international arbitration practice group in Geneva, Zurich and London.

We welcome applications from candidates demonstrating a keen interest in international arbitration, whether through academic studies or practical experience. Please click here for more information about the role, our support as well as our requirements.

We aim to recruit interns 8 months in advance of their start date. We invite you to submit your application on the timeline outlined below:

• For positions starting in January 2027, please submit your application by 30 April 2026.

Once the relevant deadline has passed, applications for that period will be closed. Your application will then be reviewed and you can expect a response from us.

If you are keen to be challenged, you share our belief in the power of teams, and you are excited about learning from leaders in their field, then we would be pleased to receive your application. Please click here to submit your cover letter and CV, as well as copies of your diplomas and other qualifications, specifying in your application when you would be available to start your internship and your right to work in Switzerland and/or England. For any questions regarding this role, please email recruitment@lalive.law.

We always welcome strong applications from talented individuals keen to join our dynamic and international team.Our roles in the Arbitration and Litigation Practice Groups require technical excellence, rigour, motivation and a strong ability to work independently as well as in a team.

If you are interested in joining our dynamic international team, please submit your application documents (CV and cover letter) online here marked for the attention of Leslie Brasseur, HR Manager. For any questions regarding this role please email recruitment@lalive.law. Only direct applications considered.

We are looking for a dedicated, bright, and motivated Legal Assistant with specialist experience in filing legal submissions, particularly with arbitral tribunals and/or Swiss courts. This position is ideally suited to an experienced Legal Assistant, Paralegal, Jurist, Clerk, or equivalent, with background in litigation and/or arbitration practices.  The successful candidate will be based in our Geneva office and will work in both French and English as part of cross-office and cross-departmental disputes teams. If you have an excellent attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and a genuine desire to contribute to a dynamic and internationally disputes-focussed practice then we look forward to hearing from you. 

Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the filing of submissions with arbitral tribunals and Swiss courts, including document formatting, cite checking, preparation of electronic and hard-copy documents, and translation work.
• Supporting hearing preparations, especially in arbitral tribunals.
• Assisting lawyers with document management, deadline management, procedural requirements and case preparation.
• Handling administrative and organisational tasks and providing general administrative support to lawyers, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements, filing expense reports, and handling incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Drafting and proofreading of correspondence and legal documents in French and English.
• Managing the administration of client files, including physical and electronic filing and archiving.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience as a member of litigation/arbitration legal teams, with particular focus on filing legal submissions, before Swiss courts and/or international arbitral tribunals.
• Excellent accuracy and a keen eye for detail.
• Strong organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise effectively. 
• Pro-active and responsive, demonstrating ownership of tasks and responsibilities; capable of working independently as well as part of a team.
• Flexible and adaptable in fast-paced environments. 
• Solid experience in providing administrative support and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.

 
Ideally you will have 3+ years’ experience gained a similar role, as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal or equivalent. Fluency in both English and French is essential, and business-level German would be a strong asset. You must be a confident and competent in using IT tools, particularly Microsoft Office. Experience with Exhibit Manager is also highly desirable.
 
If you are interested in joining our dynamic international team, please submit your application documents (CV and cover letter) here addressed to Leslie Brasseur, HR Manager. For any questions regarding this role please email recruitment@lalive.law. Only direct applications through our recruitment platform considered.