La Defense, business district in Paris

France

Latham’s Paris office routinely recruits new lawyers and lateral associates to grow the office and respond to increasing client demands.

The firm generally hires stagiaires and both first year and qualified associates, with the potential and willingness to contribute to the development of our practice and our office. Please send employment inquiries to the recruiting contact listed below along with a letter of interest and a CV.

Stagiaires

Latham’s Paris office welcomes stagiaires year-round for a three to six-month training period. Stagiaires join the practice of their choice and have the opportunity to work as part of a global team, under the guidance of experienced lawyers. We offer real prospects of joining the firm afterwards as a qualified associate.

Applicants must have at least a master’s degree in French law and preferably be admitted to the French Bar school. All applicants must be fluent in spoken and written English.

Associates

Latham’s Paris office offers career opportunities to talented people in a sociable working environment. Junior associates join the practice of their choice. We provide our lawyers with an excellent program of legal and skills training, which enables them to take on increasing responsibilities and advance in the firm.

Applicants must have a CAPA (French Bar exam) and preferably be dual-qualified (for instance, someone who has also completed a business course or an LLM). All applicants must be fluent in spoken and written English.

Please send employment inquiries to the Recruiting Committee at recruiting.pa@lw.com.

To learn more about the application process, view this infographic and watch the video below.