Junior Litigation Associate (Self-employed Collaborator)

We are an independent law firm with a dedicated litigation department of over 120 lawyers across France. As part of the expansion of our litigation practice, our Paris office is seeking a junior lawyer (self-employed collaborator) with up to 2 years of experience.

Our team handles complex disputes for French and international clients operating in technical and highly regulated sectors, particularly construction and telecommunications. We regularly manage high-stakes litigation requiring a deep understanding of clients' economic, industrial, technical, and regulatory environments. You will join a department comprising three partners and three associates.

We offer collaboration within a demanding and entrepreneurial team, direct exposure to strategic matters and sophisticated clients, and strong involvement in the development of the practice. Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Qualifications:

• CAPA (French bar qualification) and meaningful initial experience in a recognized litigation practice.
• Excellent command of contract law, civil liability, and civil procedure, with expertise in litigation.
• Ability to handle high-stakes cases involving technical, regulatory, or sector-specific issues, and to develop litigation strategies adapted to complex environments.
• Strong legal and drafting skills, analytical and synthesis capabilities.
• Rigorous, autonomous, responsible, team-oriented, and client-focused.
• Fluency in English.

Missions:

• Manage complex civil and commercial litigation.
• Analyze and handle high-stakes contractual and liability disputes.
• Draft legal opinions, procedural acts, and submissions.
• Contribute to pre-litigation and litigation strategy definition.
• Participate in judicial expertise and hearings.
• Maintain direct client relations.