Associates (f/m/x) - Various Practice Areas

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer; Wien; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic international team

Learning and development opportunities

Annual Vienna public transport ticket

On-site gym

Networking events

Well-being programs

Job summary

Freshfields Austria is seeking a qualified lawyer to join our Vienna office. You will work across our diverse practice groups and support clients with high‑quality advice in English and German, reflecting an entrepreneurial mindset and attention to detail.

We offer an international, dynamic team, strong learning opportunities, internal bar exam preparation courses, and a comprehensive benefits package including an annual Vienna public transport ticket, access to an on‑site gym, and regular

Qualifications

• Completion of Austrian legal studies with above-average results.
• Excellent English and German skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with attention to detail.
• Experience abroad or specialized knowledge in these areas (e.g., LL.M., internships, or law firm experience) is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Your responsibilities would include working with our clients across our varying practice groups, such as: Antitrust, Competition & Trade; Banking and Finance; Corporate/M&A; Dispute Resolution; Intellectual Property; Tech & Data; People & Reward; Public Law; Real Estate; Tax.

Skills

English proficiency

German proficiency

Entrepreneurial mindset

Attention to detail

Quality‑oriented

Education

Austrian law degree

Job description

Your key responsibilities

Your responsibilities would include working with our clients across our varying practice groups, such as:

• Antitrust, Competition & Trade
• Banking and Finance
• Corporate/M&A
• Dispute Resolution
• Intellectual Property
• Tech & Data
• People & Reward
• Public Law
• Real Estate
• Tax

Your Profile

• Completion of Austrian legal studies with above-average results.
• Excellent English and German skills.
• An entrepreneurial mindset, attention to detail, and dedication to quality legal advice.
• Experience abroad or specialized knowledge in these areas (e.g., through an LL.M., dissertation, internships, university / research assistant roles, or law firm experience) is advantageous but not a must.

What We Offer

• Be part of a dynamic and motivated team within an international environment.
• Benefit from outstanding learning and development opportunities tailored to your growth (including internal bar exam preparation courses and soft law skills trainings).
• Annual public transportation ticket to ensure seamless commuting within Vienna.
• Access to an on-site gym, regular networking events and well-being programs.

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.

For more information on Freshfields Austria visit: austria.freshfieldscareers.com

Contact

Susanne Guttmann
Head of HR
Freshfields
Peregringasse 4
1090 Vienna

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