Junior Associate – Dispute Resolution (Zurich)
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Junior Associate – Dispute Resolution
Walder Wyss Ltd on Bahnhofstrasse in Zurich is seeking a Junior Associate to join its Dispute Resolution practice group. The team handles complex commercial litigation before the Handelsgericht Zürich, domestic and international arbitration, and regulatory proceedings.
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This is an excellent opportunity for a recently admitted Rechtsanwalt to build a dispute resolution career at one of Switzerland's top firms, with exposure to both domestic court litigation and international arbitration.
What You Will Do
- Draft court submissions and legal memoranda under the Swiss Code of Civil Procedure (ZPO)
- Conduct legal research on Swiss contract law (OR), corporate law, and procedural matters
- Assist with document review and management in large-scale disputes
- Support the preparation of arbitration memorials (ICC, SCAI, ad hoc)
- Attend court hearings and client meetings
Responsibilities
- Support senior lawyers in litigation and arbitration mandates
- Draft legal submissions, research memoranda, and correspondence
- Assist with document review and case management
- Attend hearings and take detailed notes
- Contribute to client alerts and knowledge management
Requirements
- Swiss Anwaltspatent (recently obtained or imminent)
- MLaw from a Swiss university with strong academic results
- 0-2 years of post-qualification experience
- Strong interest in litigation and arbitration
- Fluent in German and English; French is a plus
- Excellent legal writing skills in German
Compensation
CHF9,000 - CHF11,000/year
Practice Area
General Legal
Position
Junior
Application Deadline
May 19, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
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