Working in France | A&O Shearman careers

Getting to know us

Paris plays a significant role in the firm’s global practice, advising clients across key industries, including blue chip domestic and international corporates, innovative growth businesses, financial institutions, investment funds, and public institutions. The market is known for its involvement in complex transactions and high-value disputes, often with a cross-border or multi-jurisdictional dimension.

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Shaping success together

Our legal teams here work with a broad range of clients, from multinational organisations to fast-growing businesses, supporting them on matters that are central to their commercial strategy and long-term growth.

If you join one of our business teams, you’ll engage in the day-to-day running of our core functions, as well as work on the continuous evolution and transformation of our operations.

Whichever role you play, expect to collaborate with colleagues and professionals across the business in support of the firm’s strategy.

Key facts

People

47 partners, around 180 lawyers and 60 business team employees.

Office

32 rue François 1er, 75008 Paris.

Clients

Strengths in finance, disputes, corporate and renewable energy and infrastructure.

Cross-border work

Working with nearly 50 offices across 29 countries.

Well-being

40+ mental health advocates in leadership positions promoting local well-being initiatives.

History

In May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling became A&O Shearman.

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Working environment and benefits

Modern, purpose-designed office space with a mix of collaborative and quiet working areas.
Office in the heart of Paris (the Champs-Elysées), well served by public transport.
On-site facilities, including a gym and café, and a fleet of bicycles.
Technology and infrastructure that support flexible and hybrid working.
Health resources.
Internal restaurant: “Chez François”.
Advantageous CSE for our business team employees and students.
Full health insurance coverage for business team employees and a health check.
Well-being apps and a support hotline.

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Building your career here

A&O Shearman Paris offers you the opportunity to build a career with early responsibility, exposure to complex work and access to a truly global platform. As your career with us progresses, you’ll play an active role in shaping both client outcomes and the future of the firm locally.

We place a strong emphasis on learning, collaboration and long-term development, ensuring individuals can progress while building expertise that is relevant across the global firm.

For our junior positions, we recruit through both our internal recruitment programme and lateral hiring. We review every application with great care to ensure that each candidate has a genuine opportunity to join us, provided their profile meets A&O Shearman’s standards of excellence.

We offer intellectual challenge, competitive compensation and strong, long‑term career prospects. At A&O Shearman, you will find an environment designed to foster your growth, support your ambitions and enable you to thrive professionally within a truly global platform.

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“We understand the importance of feeling supported throughout the recruitment process. Our team will guide you at every stage of your application. We look forward to sharing your journey with us.”