Careers

an ambitious
Trainee in Public Affairs in Zurich
for 6 months 100%.

We offer a dynamic environment, a modern working atmosphere, the chance to work on exciting projects and a wide range of development opportunities. Our communicative horizon ranges from law to business and politics to NGOs. And yours?

Who we are

AGON PARTNERS is an antitrust law firm with a full-service approach. In addition to legal advice and representation, we develop communication and media strategies as well as political campaigns. AGON PARTNERS PUBLIC AFFAIRS AG is a firm specialising in litigation PR, public affairs and values communication (diversity and sustainability).

Your tasks

Your work will include writing texts and conceptual work in the field of public affairs, litigation PR and media relations. You will monitor the political arena and assist in the preparation and follow-up of commission and session business. You also support the preparation of and attendance at political meetings. You prepare meetings professionally and support the management of contacts. You will also help organise association activities and events.

Your profile

We are looking for an ambitious intern with a bachelor's degree in communication, political science, law or humanities and very good German skills (French and English would be an advantage). Ideally, you have already gained some professional experience in a communicative/political environment. You have a keen interest in political processes and the daily happenings in Swiss politics.

Contact

We look forward to receiving your application by e-mail:

michel.rudin@agon-partners.ch

Michel Rudin (michel.rudin@agon-partners.ch, +41 78 804 30 30) and Miriam Mende (miriam.mende@agon-partners.ch, +41 79 177 14 28) will be happy to answer any questions you may have about this position.

To strengthen our team in Zurich we are looking for immediately or by appointment

a young lawyer (80-100%)

You will assist companies in an advisory capacity, but also represent them before courts and other authorities.

Ideally, you have initial work experience with public authorities or a law firm and would like to specialize in antitrust and competition law. You are characterized by a good university degree, excellent German and English skills as well as a good knowledge of French. Other languages are welcome. Teamwork, passion, flexibility and willingness to perform are part of the DNA of our company.

We offer attractive employment conditions in a collegial working atmosphere. With us, it's the individual who counts. From day one, you will be given the opportunity to help shape exciting dossiers and also to become academically active. We also offer you interesting opportunities for further training and development.

To strengthen our team in Zurich, we are looking by appointment for

a substitute (100 %)

Our law firm offers trained lawyers with a good degree (MLaw, Dr. iur.) and an interest in antitrust and competition law the opportunity to complete a one-year internship in preparation for the bar exam. You will be supervised by experienced attorneys and will have the opportunity to expand your theoretical knowledge through practical work on exciting cases and taking on responsibility.

You will have a very good command of German and English as well as a good knowledge of French. You are interested in antitrust law and ideally you have already gained some professional experience.

Teamwork and enjoyment of work are essential for us. We expect a high degree of independence and motivation. Challenging tasks spur us on to give our best. You can expect attractive employment conditions as well as a dynamic and instructive working atmosphere. With us, you will grow as a lawyer and as a person in equal measure.

a highly motivated

Trainee (start date Spring 2022)

• for 2 months on full-time basis

• for 3 months on part-time basis

Holder of a bachelor’s degree or at an advanced stage of a degree in law, as well as very good German and English skills (and preferably French). Ideally, you already have some work experience. We are looking for a committed, team-oriented individual with a results-driven approach to work and the motivation to succeed in a demanding environment.

We offer attractive terms and conditions of employment, a dynamic and educational office atmosphere, the chance to work on interesting cases and put your acquired theoretical learning into practice.

We will gladly accept your application documents. Please send your complete application documents (preferably by e-mail) to the following address:

AGON PARTNERS LEGAL AG
Svitlana Ehrle, Paralegal
Wiesenstrasse 17
8008 Zürich
Telefon: +41 (0) 79 958 39 23

E-Mail: svitlana.ehrle@agon-partners.ch

We will gladly accept your application documents. Please send your complete application documents (preferably by e-mail) to the following address:

AGON PARTNERS LEGAL AG
Dr. Markus Wyssling, RA
Wiesenstrasse 17
8008 Zürich
Telefon: +41 (0) 79 504 43 72

E-Mail: markus.wyssling@agon-partners.ch