Associate International Arbitration (f/m/x)

Freshfields; Wien; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 67.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Salary note: 61,000 EUR gross per year

Zusammenfassung

Freshfields in Vienna is seeking an associate (f/m/x) with a demonstrated interest in international arbitration to join our team. You will advise and represent international clients in commercial and investment arbitration, conduct factual and legal research, and draft memoranda and briefs for arbitral tribunals.

The role involves supporting hearings and client meetings in Austria and abroad, with opportunities for business development in a leading international firm.

Qualifikationen

• Completion of legal studies with outstanding academic results.
• Fluency in English and German, with ability to communicate and draft documents in both languages.
• Ability to work in an international and diverse environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with creative problem-solving.

Aufgaben

• Advise and represent international clients in commercial and investment arbitration proceedings.
• Conduct in-depth factual and legal research.
• Draft memoranda, briefs, and analyses for arbitral tribunals.
• Support oral hearings and client meetings in Austria and abroad.
• Engage in business development and market profiling activities.

Kenntnisse

Fluent English

German language

International environment

Entrepreneurial mindset

Ausbildung

Law degree

Tools

Austrian court internship Gerichtspraxis

Arbitration exposure (Vis Moot, Jessup)

Jobbeschreibung

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.

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.