September 15, 2024

A&O Shearman

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Internship - Global Financial Markets - Starting in March 2025

A&O SHEARMAN

Internship - Global Financial Markets - Starting in March 2025

Department purpose
Our Global Financial Markets department specialises in international capital markets work including securities law and capital markets regulation and stock exchange listings, as well as asset backed structures. You will join a dynamic team advising amongst others investment banks, alternative investment funds, international commercial banks, governments and public entities requiring advanced legal advice for complex operations.
Role purpose
A six-month internship in our Global Financial Markets department starting in March 2025 which is covered by an internship agreement.

Key requirements

You are currently preparing for a Master in Law, LL.M or preparing a Bar in any European jurisdiction.
You are fluent in French and English and have good writing skills in both languages.
You have a strong interest in banking and finance law.

What we offer
You will work in a dynamic and challenging environment with an international dimension. We greatly value our unique culture, which combines high-quality client service with a real focus on people and teamwork. In our firm, positive attitude matters. We believe it defines the way in which we work, both with clients and with colleagues.

A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide . Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.

We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.

Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel.

We provide first-rate training and development, are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and offer support and ways of working that help you optimize your wellbeing. We also actively support the inclusion of neurodiverse individuals, ensuring our workplace is welcoming and accommodating for everyone.

What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.

Belong. Excel.