Payerne
Associate Lawyer – 80 to 100%
- 12 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- French (Fluent)
About the job
To complete our team, our law firm is looking for an
ASSOCIATE LAWYER AT 80–100%
Your profile
You must hold a Master’s degree in Swiss law as well as a Swiss lawyer’s licence.
Ideally, you have about three years of experience at the bar, within a law firm, and have a strong interest in litigation and court representation.
You have a particular interest in family law and criminal law, areas in which you will regularly be involved.
You possess excellent analytical and drafting skills. Your command of French and spelling is impeccable. You write with precision, rigour and clarity.
Autonomous, organised and comfortable in client interactions, you enjoy working within a small structure and know how to manage your cases with seriousness, independence and efficiency.
You are perfectly at ease with common IT tools and adapt quickly to new digital tools.
What we offer you
Our structure, composed of three lawyers and two assistants, offers a human-scale working environment that fosters exchange, trust and close collaboration.
You will join a structure where you can fully practise as a lawyer, with a significant focus on litigation and bar practice.
You will benefit from great autonomy in managing your cases, direct contact with clients and the possibility to follow cases from their opening to their conclusion, while being able to rely on the availability and experience of the partners.
The variety of cases handled will allow you to develop and consolidate your professional practice, notably in family law and criminal law.
We prioritise working relationships based on trust, communication and mutual respect. We attach particular importance to the quality of legal work, rigour and reliability.
Conditions
Workplace: Payerne
Activity rate: 80 to 100%
Start date: to be agreed
The position is carried out on-site within the firm.
We look forward to receiving your complete application file including a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, your work certificates and your diplomas.
To ensure efficient processing of applications, please note that only applications from persons holding both a Master’s degree in Swiss law and a Swiss lawyer’s licence will be considered.
Applications submitted by placement agencies or recruitment firms will not be taken into consideration. We kindly ask these parties to refrain from contacting us regarding this recruitment.