As one of Switzerland’s leading international law firms, CMS von Erlach Henrici provides interesting opportunities to lawyers with a strong academic record and the ambition to build a career as a commercial lawyer. Our emphasis lies on international transactions, representation in litigation and international arbitration. Our clients are renowned national and international enterprises, financial institutions and governments, as well as individuals. Working closely with our CMS partners and other international law firms in over 40 jurisdictions, more than fifty percent of our practice is international. In addition, CMS operates a secondment system offering young lawyers the opportunity to work in other CMS offices.
At CMS von Erlach Henrici, you will find an inspiring and attractive working environment in which know-how is exchanged openly among partners and associates on all levels. Responsibility is delegated to associates at an early stage of their career. We value a broad knowledge basis and encourage the development of specialised legal know-how and understanding of industry-specific matters. We support the continuous internal and external legal education of our lawyers. We pride ourselves in keeping the requirements for becoming a partner highly transparent.
An above-average degree (magna cum laude) from law school is your basic asset as an applicant for an attorney or trainee position. Candidates holding a postgraduate degree from a first-class university in the US or UK are preferably selected for attorney positions. Alternatively, relevant professional experience abroad or in Switzerland may also meet our requirements. Proficiency in English is expected. Further language skills are an additional asset.