LegiTeam | The Opportunity: Junior Associate, Litigation (DLA Piper)

We are looking for a high performing, young and ambitious lawyer at the Junior Associate level to join our dynamic litigation team in Bucharest.

We understand that you’re building a future. Which is why we encourage you to reach your full potential and to explore the opportunities and choices that shape your individual career journey. This is your opportunity to think outside the box, be innovative and drive change to deliver exceptional results to our global client base.

Responsibilities
 
As part of our litigation team in Bucharest, you will work in close collaboration with reputed practitioners and will be responsible for advising and acting for local, regional and international clients from a wide variety of activity sectors.

The successful candidate will work primarily on contentious matters, involving a variety of geographies, commodities and stages of development. Particular responsibilities will include drafting advice, pleadings, particulars, evidence and submissions; client management; court appearances and business development.

About You
 
•    Member of the Bucharest Bar as of 2022/2023
•    Good academic track record and good command of law
•    Native Romanian speaker, with good command of English (verbal and written)
•    Strong willingness to pursue a carrier in litigation and arbitration areas
•    Enthusiasm to embrace challenging projects
•    Pro-active, flexible and a team player
•    The ability to flourish in a dynamic, demanding yet rewarding environment
•    Enthusiasm to learn and develop oneself are highly appreciated and fully supported (including via internal programs / academies)

If you are looking to take a step up in your career and make a valued contribution, this is a fantastic opportunity for you to join a progressive global firm and be part of our success. You will be part of an inclusive, approachable and supportive team with a global mind-set, celebrating our international coverage and delivering the highest standard of legal advice and service excellence across borders.

DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Our global reach ensures that we can help businesses with their legal needs anywhere in the world. We strive to be the leading global business law firm by delivering quality, service excellence and value to our clients and offering practical and innovative legal solutions to help them succeed. Our clients range from multinational, Global 1000, and Fortune 500 enterprises to emerging companies developing industry-leading technologies, as well as government and public sector bodies.

Our Values

In everything we do connected with our People, our Clients and our Communities, we live by these values:
•    Be Supportive – we are compassionate and inclusive, valuing diversity and acting thoughtfully
•    Be Collaborative - we are proactive, passionate team players investing in our relationships
•    Be Bold - we are fearless and inquisitive, challenging ourselves to think big and find creative new solutions
•    Be Exceptional - we are strategic and driven, exceeding standards and expectations