Careers
Welcome to LALIVE
Personal growth. Collective success.
We are a global leader in disputes, working with our clients on complex and critical cases. Our people combine talent, character, and a desire to excel. We are only as good as our people, so we make sure you learn from the very best, in a supportive environment.
Why join LALIVE?
Above all, there are three reasons to join our team:
We aim high
At LALIVE you will work on large, high-profile international cases where the stakes and expectations are high.
We offer a world of possibilities
Learn from leaders in their field, challenge yourself, and progress your career based on contribution, not just on time served or job title
No one succeeds alone
We work hard in a friendly environment where people care about each other. We know that even the most high-performing people need support and balance.
Geneva (GVA)
AVOCAT·E COLLABORATEUR·TRICE Clientèle privée - GENÈVE
Pour notre bureau de Genève, nous recherchons un·e collaborateur·trice engagé·e et qualifié·e...
Pour notre bureau de Genève, nous recherchons un·e collaborateur·trice engagé·e et qualifié·e, au bénéfice d’une expérience préalable dans le domaine de la clientèle privée, notamment en droit des successions, droit de l’art, protection de l’adulte et en droit de la famille. Ce rôle requiert d’excellentes connaissances techniques, de la rigueur et de la motivation. Il vous demandera de pouvoir travailler aussi bien de façon autonome qu’en équipe. Le positionnement de l’Etude sur le marché suisse et international – avec des bureaux à Genève, Zurich et Londres – requiert par ailleurs un goût pour les environnements de travail cosmopolites.
Nous recherchons :
- Formation juridique en droit suisse et brevet d’avocat suisse requis ;
- 2 à 3 années d’expérience post-brevet dans le domaine de la clientèle privée (droit des successions, droit de l’art, protection de l’adulte, droit de la famille) ;
- Excellentes références académiques (diplômes en droit suisse) ; priorité aux personnes titulaires d’un doctorat, d’une spécialisation post-universitaire ou aux auteurs ou autrices de publications concernant la clientèle privée ;
- Langue maternelle française et excellente maîtrise de l’anglais ; bonne connaissance de l’allemand ; connaissance d’autres langues appréciée ;
- Méthodologie de travail structurée et précise ;
- Solides compétences en recherche, analyse et rédaction ;
- Très bonnes compétences interpersonnelles, capacités de communication et de coordination.
- Un environnement international reconnu et stimulant avec des avocat·e·s expérimenté·e·s ;
- Un travail polyvalent sur des mandats complexes ;
- Un soutien marqué au développement personnel, comprenant un budget individuel pour la formation continue ;
- La liberté d’implication dans des associations professionnelles et le potentiel de développement d’un profil professionnel individuel sur le marché ;
- Un salaire et des conditions de travail concurrentiels.
Pour toute question concernant ce poste, n’hésitez pas à nous contacter: recruitment@lalive.law.
Geneva (GVA)
AVOCAT·E·S STAGIAIRES
Nous offrons des stages d’avocat de 18 mois en vue de la préparation de l’examen du brevet à G...
Nous offrons des stages d’avocat de 18 mois en vue de la préparation de l’examen du brevet à Genève. Nos stagiaires travaillent avec différentes équipes d’avocats dans le groupe chargé du contentieux judiciaire, ce qui leur permet d’acquérir une expérience professionnelle complète, auprès d’une étude d’avocats internationale et spécialisée dans la résolution des litiges.
Nous accueillons les candidates et les candidats en train d’achever leur formation académique avec d’excellentes notes et aspirant à acquérir une expérience pratique dans un environnement hautement performant et stimulant. Une excellente maîtrise du français est indispensable, tout comme une très bonne connaissance pratique de l’anglais et de l’allemand.
La prochaine période de postulation, pour des stages débutants dès mars 2027, ouvrira le 1er septembre 2025 et nous n'acceptons pas de candidatures actuellement.
Pour toute question, veuillez vous adresser à recruitment@lalive.law.
Geneva (GVA)
HR AND RECRUITMENT ADMINISTRATOR - GENEVA
Our dedicated HR team is looking for a HR and Recruitment Administrator. We are lo...
Our dedicated HR team is looking for a HR and Recruitment Administrator. We are looking for bright, organised and motivated candidates, with a passion for HR, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a real desire to be part of a dynamic international environment. Reporting to the Head of HR and working as part of a team, the Recruitment and HR Administrator will provide administrative support and assistance in respect of the entire employee life cycle, including particularly recruitment processes across all three offices.
Responsibilities will include:
HR:
- Maintaining and updating employee records, ensuring compliance with firm policies and procedures and all legal administrative requirements;
- Monitoring and coordination of holiday requests and approvals, working hours, compensatory leave, lawyer workload, time recording, overtime obligations, and sickness absences;
- Ensuring the HRIS is accurate and up-to-date and using it to provide accurate and useful information and reports to the Head of HR and the rest of the HR team, as well as to Payroll
- Assisting with matters of employee safety, welfare, wellness, and health reporting, including insurance declarations;
- Contributing to the efficient day-to-day operation of the HR function;
- Assisting on ad hoc employee relations matters and other HR projects as required.
Recruitment:
- Providing strong administrative support to ensure an effective, timely and productive recruitment process, including by reviewing applications, coordinating interviews and feedback, and communicating with candidates;
- Proofing, formatting, and posting approved job adverts;
- Assisting with the preparation of contracts, contract amendments, and other formal employment documentation;
- Administrative assistance in onboarding and offboarding procedures – filing and preparation of administrative documents and forms, database entry and profile creation.
What we look for:
- Commercial education or equivalent; Swiss HR Certificat d'assistant-e en gestion du personnel would be an advantage;
- Excellent written and oral English and French with business-level German is imperative;
- Experience in an administrative role required; experience in HR or in a law firm/comparable environment would be an asset;
- Rigorous organisational skills, an ability to prioritise, and a keen eye for detail;
- Proven ability to work in a team as well as autonomously;
- Talented, proactive, and motivated to learn and develop;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and understanding of confidentiality;
- Confident with IT; experienced and competent user of Microsoft Office, and in particular Excel.
Geneva (GVA)
INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION ASSOCIATE – SPANISH SPEAKING
We are currently looking for a highly committed Spanish Speaking Associate to join...
We are currently looking for a highly committed Spanish Speaking Associate to join our arbitration team. The successful candidate can however expect to be working on both Spanish language and English language mandates with different partners.
This role requires technical excellence, rigour, motivation and a strong ability to work independently in a multi-jurisdictional environment.
What we look for:
- From 3 to 7 years’ experience in international arbitration in a top-tier law firm;
- Excellent academic credential from a Spanish speaking country;
- LLM from a top-tier university;
- Strong research, analytical and drafting skills in Spanish as well as in English;
- Good interpersonal and communication skills;
- Structured, precise and organized manner of working;
- Strong written and oral Spanish as well as English;
- Swiss/UK work permit or Swiss/EU/UK passport.
What we offer:
- A stimulating international environment with a team of experienced arbitration lawyers;
- Highly interesting work on cross-border mandates, including high profile and high-value commercial and investment arbitration cases in a variety of industries;
- Ample development support, including generous individual training and development budget;
- Genuine opportunity to become involved in professional associations and build a profile;
- Competitive salary.
If you are interested in joining our dynamic international team, please submit your application documents (CV and cover letter) online here marked for the attention of Leslie Brasseur, HR Manager. For any questions regarding this role please email recruitment@lalive.law. Only direct applications considered.