Freshfields - Careers

We work worldwide

We have over 2,500 lawyers worldwide who work wherever our clients need us. We can put together tailored, multi-skilled, international teams at very short notice. Our relationships with leading local firms enables us to deliver a truly seamless service. This means you get an unbeatable combination of international experience and understanding, tailored advice, and reliable local knowledge and contacts – whenever and wherever you need it. Find out more about our global network by choosing a country or region

Offices

Life at Freshfields : France

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We’re one of the biggest law firms in France: we combine worldwide knowledge and resources with a deep understanding of French law and business.

Our Paris office is one of Freshfields’ oldest established European offices. Like the city itself, it’s a vibrant, dynamic and energetic place to work and a great place to build your career.

Whether you join as a lawyer, graduate or business professional, you’ll be part of one of the world’s best legal teams. A team that works with national and international businesses, governments, public companies and state-owned institutions on a huge variety of vital, challenging work.

We cover all of the firm’s practice areas: antitrust, competition and trade (ACT); corporate; dispute resolution (arbitration and litigation); employment, pensions and benefits (EPB); finance; administrative and environmental law; real estate; and tax.

Whatever area you work in, it will be demanding. But it will be stimulating and rewarding too. It will be your chance to be your best.

Our work

Paris is one of the world’s leading business, cultural and political centres. The region hosts 37 of the Fortune Global 500 companies and is home to global organisations such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the International Chamber of Commerce. Paris is also the seat of France’s national government.

It’s not surprising, therefore, that we have a wide range of clients and a fascinating variety of work. But whether it’s work for governments, companies or financial institutions, it’s invariably complex, almost always cross-border and never dull.

Our practice areas

Our legal services are delivered across seven practice areas (see menu on the left):

Antitrust, competition and trade
Corporate
Disputes
Employment, pension and benefits
Finance
Real estate
Tax

Industry groups

All our lawyers join one of eight cross-practice industry groups. They work in one practice area but become knowledgeable as to how the law affects a particular sector.

Our people

We’re a talented, professional and friendly group in Paris. We pride ourselves on our teamwork, both in the office and with clients.

Most of our lawyers are members of the Paris Bar and many are also qualified in other jurisdictions. Many have, in addition to their legal training, studied at business schools and universities in other countries. Most are fluent in French and English.

We’re always looking for diverse talent and skills from around the world. We know it’s fresh thinking and different ways of doing things that sets us apart and keeps us ahead.