Career opportunities

Our accounting team in Geneva is looking for bright and motivated candidates, with attention to details, and a strong desire to be part of a dynamic international environment. Reporting to the Head of Finance and Administration, the Accountant will assist the accounting team during the implementation of our new ERP, Aderant.

Responsibilities include

• Supporting corporate accountants in the day to day accounting and finance activities;
• Processing and posting customer invoices;
• Managing accounts receivable;
• Processing and posting bank transactions (incoming and outgoing payments, financial transactions, etc.);
• Assisting with monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements (accruals, valuations);
• Assisting on ad hoc accounting matters in the absence of team members as required.

Your profile

• At least 5 years of experience in accounting;
• Good knowledge of Swiss accounting;
• Advanced knowledge of, and previous experience with Smartlex would be of benefit;
• Rigorous organisational skills and a keen eye for detail;
• Proven ability to work in a team as well as autonomously;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and understanding of confidentiality;
• Excellent written and oral English and French imperative;
• Swiss work permit required.

If you are interested in joining our dynamic international team, please send your application documents (CV, cover letter and work certificates) to Nicole Lambert, HR Officer. Only direct applications considered.

Our Marketing and Business Development team in Geneva is looking for bright and motivated candidates, with a passion for marketing, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a real desire to be part of a dynamic international environment. Reporting to the Marketing and Business Development Manager and working as part of a team, the Marketing Assistant will provide support and assistance in all the marketing, business development and communication activities of a law firm comprised of approximately 80 lawyers.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing administrative assistance to the team;
• Conducting research to support business development activities;
• Creating and managing databases;
• Collecting information and editing marketing materials in English and in French, particularly in InDesign (flyers, brochures, adverts, client presentations and bids);
• Maintaining the firm's website and intranet up to date;
• Assisting in the organisation of the firm’s events and projects;
• Liaising with service providers (IT, webmaster, graphic designer and printers) for the production of corporate materials.

Your profile:

• University educated, preferably with qualification in marketing;
• 1 to 2 years of experience in marketing and communication;
• Bilingual English/French or English native speaker with strong level of French;
• Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, InDesign, Photoshop and Wordpress;
• Very good organisational and strong communication skills;
• Proven ability to work in a team as well as autonomously;
• Rigorous organisational skills and a keen eye for detail;
• Talented, proactive, and motivated to learn and develop.

If you are interested in joining our dynamic international team, please send your application documents (CV and cover letter) to Nicole Lambert, HR Officer (recruitment@lalive.law). Only direct applications considered.

We are looking for a marketing and business development manager, to be based in Geneva. The role will entail some responsibility for the firm’s marketing and business development department and a direct reporting line to the firm’s management.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting lawyers in bids preparation and answers to RFPs
• Monitoring and updating the firm’s corporate materials (including the website and brochures)
• Managing the full submission process with legal directories and awards, including drafting submissions, coordinating interviews, monitoring progress and success planning and coordinating the firm’s sponsorship and advertising engagements in key fora
• Creating content for and drafting news for internal and external dissemination, including on the firm’s website and social media channels
• Supporting and advising lawyers in their business development, in line with the firm’s overall business development and marketing strategy
• Supporting specific practice sub-groups partners in targeting clients and organising corporate visits
• Developing and implementing marketing campaigns across offices
• Managing and coordinating relationships with the firm’s external PR consultants
• Managing budgets for business development, marketing and communications activities
• Supporting the development of internal initiatives, including pro bono and diversity

Your profile:

• Law degree
• Native English speaker with reasonable level of French and/or German
• At least 3 years’ management experience in a similar role in a law firm. Experience in marketing dispute resolution would be highly valued
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Creative, results driven individual, who thrives in a fast-paced international environment
• Ability to build strong working relationships with partners, lawyers and staff
• Team player, with good leadership and project management skills, including ability to work well under pressure
• Competent computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, experience in Adobe, InDesign
• Excellent presence and hands on attitude
• Autonomous, rigorous and outstanding attention to detail

If you are interested in joining us, please send your application documents (CV and cover letter) to Laura Juillet, HR Manager (recruitment@lalive.law). Only direct applications will be considered.

LALIVE (www.lalive.law) ist eine führende Kanzlei für Dispute Resolution (Arbitration, Litigation, White-Collar Crime & Compliance, Private Clients). Wir sind unabhängig und international. Von Zürich, Genf und London aus beraten wir Unternehmen und Privatpersonen und führen für sie komplexe Verfahren im Wirtschafts- und Erbrecht.

Zur Erweiterung und Verstärkung unseres Teams in Zürich suchen wir Rechtsanwältinnen/Rechtsanwälte im Bereich Litigation/(Zivil-)Verfahrensrecht sowie Wirtschaftsstrafrecht.

Für diese Stelle im dynamischen Umfeld unserer weltweit tätigen Kanzlei erwarten wir von Ihnen überdurchschnittliche Qualifikationen, ein breites Fachwissen sowie Arbeitserfahrung als Rechtsanwältin/Rechtsanwalt im Bereich Litigation. Zusatzqualifikationen wie ein LL.M. oder Doktorat sind willkommen. Sehr gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift sind unerlässlich, Französischkenntnisse und weitere Fremdsprachen ein Vorteil.

Wir bieten Ihnen eine anspruchsvolle und abwechslungsreiche Tätigkeit in einem internationalen Umfeld. Sie geniessen grosse Selbständigkeit mit direktem Klientenkontakt in einer Kanzlei mit flacher Hierarchie.

Wir freuen uns, Sie kennen zu lernen. Bitte richten Sie Ihre Bewerbungen per E-Mail an Frau Laura Juillet – HR Manager: recruitment@lalive.law

We are currently looking for a highly committed mid-level to senior associate to join our arbitration team, based in any of our three offices.

This role requires technical excellence, a proven capacity to manage cases, rigour, motivation and a strong ability to work independently in a multi-jurisdictional environment.

What we look for:

• At least 4-5 years’ post-qualified experience in international arbitration;
• Excellent academic credentials, ideally having qualified within a common law jurisdiction;
• Strong research, analytical and drafting skills;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Structured, precise and organised;
• Native or near-native English speaker; other language skills, especially Arabic, would be an asset;
• Local work permit required.

What we offer:

• A stimulating international environment with a team of experienced arbitration lawyers;
• Highly interesting work on cross-border mandates, including high profile and high-value commercial and investment arbitration cases in a variety of industries;
• Ample development support, including generous individual training and development budget;
• Genuine opportunity to become involved in professional associations and build a profile;
• Competitive salary.

If you are interested in joining our dynamic international team, please send your application documents (CV and cover letter) to Laura Juillet, HR Manager (recruitment@lalive.law). Only direct applications considered.

LALIVE ist eine führende, international tätige und unabhängige Anwaltskanzlei in den Bereichen Streitbeilegung und Compliance (Arbitration, Litigation, White-Collar Crime & Compliance, Private Clients). Von unseren Standorten in Zürich, Genf und London aus beraten wir Unternehmen und Privatpersonen in komplexen, vorwiegend internationalen Sachverhalten.

Zur Erweiterung unseres Litigations- und White Collar Crime-Teams in Zürich suchen wir für die Beratung und Verfahrensführung vor staatlichen Gerichten und Behörden eine(n) erfahrene(n) Rechtsanwältin/Rechtsanwalt.

Wir erwarten von Ihnen überdurchschnittliche Qualifikationen, Teamfähigkeit sowie mehrere Jahre Jahre Arbeitserfahrung als Rechtsanwältin/Rechtsanwalt im Bereich Litigation und/oder White Collar Crime. Zusatzqualifikationen wie ein LL.M. oder Doktorat sind willkommen, aber keine Voraussetzung. Sehr gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift sind unerlässlich.

Wir bieten Ihnen eine anspruchsvolle und abwechslungsreiche Tätigkeit in einem modernen, kollegialen und internationalen Umfeld mit flacher Hierarchie. Aufstiegschancen sind in unserer stetig organisch wachsenden Kanzlei eine Selbstverständlichkeit. Sie geniessen von Beginn an grosses Vertrauen, Selbstständigkeit und direkten Klientenkontakt.

Bitte richten Sie Ihre Bewerbung per E-Mail an Frau Laura Juillet – HR Manager: recruitment@lalive.law.

We are currently looking for a highly committed Swiss-qualified associate to join our arbitration team, based in our Geneva or our Zurich office.

This role requires technical excellence, rigour, motivation and a strong ability to work independently in a multi-jurisdictional environment.

What we look for:
• Trained and qualified in Switzerland;
• Excellent academic credentials;
• At least two years of prior experience in international arbitration;
• Strong research, analytical and drafting skills;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Structured, precise and organised;
• Strong written and oral English imperative; Russian or Arabic language skills would be an asset;
• Swiss work permit required.

What we offer:
• A stimulating international environment with a team of experienced arbitration lawyers;
• Highly interesting work on cross-border mandates, including high profile and high-value commercial and investment arbitration cases in a variety of industries;
• Ample development support, including generous individual training and development budget;
• Genuine opportunity to become involved in professional associations and build a profile;
• Competitive salary.

If you are interested in joining our dynamic international team, please send your application documents (CV and cover letter) to Laura Juillet, HR Manager (recruitment@lalive.law). Only direct applications considered.

We offer 18-month traineeships in Geneva and 12-month traineeships in Zurich in preparation of the Swiss bar exam. Our trainees work in the litigation practice group, with different teams of lawyers, allowing them to gain professional experience in an international law firm focusing on dispute resolution.

We welcome candidates who have graduated from university with excellent grades, wishing to gain practical experience in a challenging, high powered environment. Command of the respective Swiss national language is a must, as is a very good working knowledge of English.

Recruitment for positions in our Geneva and Zurich offices are on a rolling basis and we are currently welcoming all applications.

If you are interested in applying to LALIVE’s traineeship program, please email your cover letter, CV, university certificates and grades through our website or by email to recruitment@lalive.law. Please specify when you will be completing the Ecole d’avocature (for Geneva) or your master studies (for Zurich).

We offer 6-month internships in our International Arbitration Practice Group in Geneva.

We welcome applications from candidates demonstrating a keen interest in international arbitration, whether through academic studies or practical experience, as well as excellence.

Our positions are filled on a rolling basis, with the next available position starting in March 2021. Unfortunately we are only able to consider applications from candidates with a Swiss or EU passport, or from countries which have a bilateral agreement with Switzerland with respect to work permits - more information in the following link : www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home/themen/arbeit/berufspraktikum.html

If you are interested in applying to LALIVE’s international traineeship program, please submit your cover letter and CV as well as copies of any diplomas and other qualifications through our website or by email to recruitment@lalive.law specifying in your application when you would be available to start an internship.