Associate - white collar

Notre Practice White Collar est spécialisée dans la défense et le conseil des clients sur un large éventail de questions liées à la criminalité des entreprises et à l’application de la réglementation dans ce domaine. Nous proposons des services juridiques spécialisés en matière de fraude, de corruption, de délit d’initiés, de blanchiment de capitaux et autres crimes financiers. Notre équipe mène des enquêtes internes, gère les réponses aux demandes de renseignements du gouvernement et sait naviguer dans les méandres de la réglementation. Nous représentons également des clients dans le cadre de procédures pénales, de mesures d’application de la loi et de litiges civils connexes. Grâce à notre vaste expertise juridique et à nos connaissances stratégiques des tendances réglementaires, notre équipe aide nos clients à atténuer les risques, à gérer efficacement les crises et à protéger leur réputation et leurs intérêts commerciaux. Roles at this level will be developing foundational legal skills and support senior lawyers with relatively straightforward legal tasks. Their role involves conducting legal research and drafting materials to support matters. Their primary focus is on learning and developing essential litigation / dispute resolution skills while contributing to the overall matter resolution and day-to-day operations of the team. The roles and responsibilities of this job include: Conducts research on legal issues, applicable law, and statutes to support case preparation and strategy Drafts basic legal documents, including pleadings, motions and discovery requests under the guidance of more senior lawyers Organizes and maintains case files, ensuring all documents are up-to-date and readily accessible Assists with the discovery process by reviewing documents, managing evidence and preparing discovery materials Attends hearings and depositions to observe and assist senior lawyers, taking detailed notes during proceedings Handles basic day-to-day communication with clients to gather information and respond to inquiries Handles administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings and filing documents No supervisory responsibility Works under supervision Legal qualification Foundational experience in law, typically with 0 - 2 years of practice post qualification Strong research, drafting and analytical skills to support on legal matters Experience handling legal tasks of some complexity Good communication skills This role reports to Partner Equal Opportunities White & Case is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. If you require assistance and/or adjustment to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email us. We will be happy to work with you. The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment. The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties. Note to Recruitment Agencies Our internal Recruitment team manages all aspects of lateral hiring. All agencies must have signed terms of business—specific to the relevant office—before submitting any candidates. CVs or applications sent directly to White & Case partners or employees will also not be considered formal introductions. If you have questions, please contact the relevant Recruitment team. We work with our preferred suppliers when engaging agencies.