Switzerland
Working in Switzerland
An established presence in Switzerland since 2001, White & Case LLP is widely recognized as a leading firm in the field of international trade law and policy in Geneva. Our office is one of the world’s largest and most active practices in the law of the World Trade Organization (WTO), working closely with other White & Case offices across the globe to provide a range of services designed to match the scope of global trade regulation and to answer the needs of our clients, whenever and wherever they arise.
Members of our International Trade team have the chance to work on complex multijurisdictional trade- and customs-related projects, helping private and sovereign clients manage risks and maximize opportunities associated with the increasing regulation of international trade in goods and services. Lawyers who join our team in Switzerland find themselves part of an open collegial culture where innovation, teamwork and an entrepreneurial spirit are valued, senior lawyers are generous with their knowledge and new associates are encouraged to be forthright with their questions.
We maintain a positive and friendly work environment, which eases the demands of working for a leading global law firm. Our employees have excellent academic and professional qualifications, and all contribute to the collegial and supportive atmosphere of our office.
Practice areas
Practice Work in Geneva: International Trade
The location of our Swiss office enables us to closely monitor the work of various international organizations based in Geneva, including the WTO, through which the rules of the multilateral trading system are negotiated and enforced.
Our team provides advice to companies and sovereign governments on the full range of WTO disciplines, including trade remedies (anti-dumping, countervailing and safeguard measures), technical barriers to trade, customs, investment, agriculture and intellectual property. Our lawyers also have a deep expertise on bilateral and plurilateral trade and customs issues.
White & Case is a leader in international trade-related law, which means I'm exposed to all aspects of this highly specialized area and have gained first-class experience in a short amount of time.
Counsel
Roles
We recruit for a wide variety of positions. Find out more about each one.
Highly qualified and motivated administrative staff are key to the success of our work. We offer the opportunity to work in a truly international environment, with colleagues and clients across the world. We are always interested in candidacy from qualified people to join our administrative team. Successful candidates must have the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, work effectively with others, exercise good judgment and have high ethical standards.
We offer our associate lawyers exposure to complex and high profile international trade matters. As an associate lawyer, you will work in a team with other lawyers coming from various legal backgrounds and will be in contact with clients. We are looking for highly motivated individuals with strong academic background, fluent in English, with excellent drafting skills, strong commercial awareness, significant personal achievements and a strong commitment to the practice of law.
We offer graduate students the possibility to gain practical experience during internships (generally for a three- to six-month period). During your internship, you will work on the Firm’s cases, assisting lawyers in their day-to-day work, carrying out research, participating in team meetings discussing strategy and other related activities.
Applying in Switzerland
For our International Trade practice, we seek lawyers who have an excellent command of English, both written and oral, since English is the working language of the practice. Any additional languages, in particular French and Spanish as these are the two other WTO languages, are an advantage. We also prefer either a postgraduate qualification in international trade law or experience working on international trade matters.
For professional services, we are looking for talented individuals who must have the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, work effectively with others, exercise good judgment and have high ethical standards. Previous experience in an international law firm is an advantage.
Only applications sent through the career page will be reviewed. Make sure to attach your CV and cover letter to your application.
Please note that although the recruitment process may take some time, you can always expect an answer.