Senior Associate Employment Law (80 - 100 %)

10 November 2026
80 – 100%
Permanent position
Bern

Job summary

Join a dynamic law firm focusing on labor law and AI-related issues. Enjoy a collaborative work environment with extensive benefits.

Tasks

Manage own mandates in labor law from consultation to litigation.
Draft and review contracts, especially in labor and restructuring law.
Represent clients in court and administrative proceedings effectively.

Skills

Master's in law with excellent grades; Swiss or recognized attorney license required.
Minimum 3 years of labor law experience, ideally in a business law firm.
Strong German; good French and/or English skills are a plus.

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About the job

Responsibilities

You manage your own mandates in employment law – from advice to litigation
You draft and review contracts, especially in employment and restructuring law
You represent our clients before courts and authorities as well as in out-of-court negotiations
You develop legal strategies and negotiation tactics
You conduct legal clarifications and write expert opinions
You advise companies on legal issues related to AI – for example, the use of AI in HR and recruiting, data protection in the workplace, or AI policies for employees
You support and coach junior associates and interns
You inspire our clients with commitment and an authentic manner

Your profile

Master’s degree in law with excellent results
Swiss or Switzerland-recognised lawyer’s licence
At least 3 years of professional experience in employment law, ideally in a commercial law firm
Confidence in procedural law
Fluent German; good French and/or English skills are an advantage
Entrepreneurial thinking, independence, initiative and team spirit
Curiosity about AI and digital working methods

Your perspective

As a Senior Associate, you work closely with our partners, build your own client network and take on leadership responsibilities within the team. We support you purposefully on your further career path.

What we offer you

6 weeks’ holiday – plus the option to buy additional holiday days
Modern AI tools in everyday work – so you have more time for demanding legal work
Flexibility: home office, mobile working and part-time (80–100 %)
Modern workplace directly at Bern station – with its own barista bar
Above-obligatory occupational pension scheme (we cover more than half of the contributions) and accident insurance with private coverage
Targeted support for your further training
Young, well-coordinated team with flat hierarchies and appreciative culture
Fixed squash and padel courts, regular team events, ski weekend and two-day company outing

Application

We look forward to your application with a cover letter (preferably in the informal "you" form), CV, diplomas and references – directly via JOIN.

Questions? Marcel Held, COO, will be happy to provide information: held@domenig.law