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Introduction

Joining one of our local offices means joining a global platform with unrivaled breadth and depth of expertise, supported by innovative technology, and fueled by a spirit of collaboration. Together we serve some of the world’s most important and exciting businesses, sharing knowledge and expertise across practices and borders to help clients address their most complex challenges.

Whether you are helping to shape the future as a legal professional or supporting the firm’s success in one of our business teams, we can offer you a supportive environment where you can grow, build your global networks, and do your best work.

Business teams

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  Business Services

  Our Business Services teams are integral to the firm, delivering the specialist expertise that keeps our global operations running smoothly. Covering functions such as document production, engineering, facilities, communications and more, they provide the insight, capabilities and support that enable us to excel. Through collaboration, operational excellence and a commitment to outstanding service, Business Services underpin the firm’s success.

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  Central Management

  Our Central Management team provides strategic leadership and operational oversight across the firm. They ensure our global business runs efficiently, consistently and in line with our long‑term goals. Working closely with senior leadership and business teams, they coordinate key firmwide initiatives, drive governance and operational excellence, and support informed decision‑making. Their work ensures the firm remains agile, well managed and equipped to deliver exceptional service to clients across the globe.

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  Finance

  Our Finance team ensures the firm’s financial strength by delivering accurate reporting, strategic insight and effective stewardship of global resources. They manage budgeting, forecasting, financial control, billing, profitability analysis and compliance, partnering with leaders to support commercial decisions and long‑term performance. Through strong governance, operational excellence and clear financial guidance, the team enables the firm to operate efficiently and achieve sustainable growth.

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  Human Resources

  Our Human Resources team delivers strategic partnership and exceptional people services across our global network. Bringing together specialist teams spanning talent, learning, recruitment, reward, mobility, systems and employee relations, HR supports every stage of the employee lifecycle. We strengthen culture, foster inclusion, drive capability and ensure colleagues have the support, development and environment they need to thrive. Our HR function plays a vital role in enabling the firm’s people and business to excel.

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  Information Technology

  Our Information Technology team delivers secure, reliable and innovative technology services that power our firm. Bringing together specialists in infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, platforms, service management, operations and delivery, IT ensures our systems are resilient and future‑ready. The team enables seamless collaboration, supports efficient legal service delivery, and drives digital transformation across the organization so our people have the tools, systems and support needed to perform at their best.

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  Know how, library and training

  Our know how, library and training teams empower colleagues with the knowledge, resources and skills they need to deliver exceptional work. The know how team curates and shares expertise across the firm, the library team provides access to trusted research and information services, and the training team builds individual and team capabilities through targeted learning. Together, they ensure our people have timely insights, high‑quality guidance and the professional development needed to support outstanding client service.

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  Marketing

  Our Marketing, Business Development and Communications teams strengthen the firm’s global presence by showcasing our expertise, driving client engagement and ensuring clear, impactful messaging. They develop strategic campaigns, pitch support, market insights and internal and external communications that enhance our brand and support growth. Working closely with lawyers and business teams worldwide, they help position A&O Shearman as a trusted leader and ensure our story is told consistently and compellingly across channels.

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  Risk function

  The Risk function plays a central role in protecting A&O Shearman and supporting its global business. Working across legal, regulatory, ethical and operational risk, the team provides specialist guidance, firmwide policies and practical insight to support confident decision-making and regulatory compliance. Operating across APAC, the US and Europe, it supports a 24/7 global business, offering opportunities to build international experience, specialist knowledge and contribute to varied, fast-paced work.

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Advanced Delivery and Solutions

Our Advanced Delivery team provides high‑quality, technology-driven legal support in contentious and non-contentious matters. Based in Belfast, the team uses technology to manage document‑intensive tasks, including international litigation and regulatory investigations, improving efficiency and transparency for clients. As part of the firm’s advanced delivery and solutions platform, it applies technology, process improvement and alternative resourcing to help clients reduce risk, cut costs and modernize legal operations, delivering flexible, tech‑enabled services tailored to tackling complex global matters.