Trainee - Environmental, Social and Governance | Sidley Austin LLP
Geneva, Switzerland (On-site)
The Position
Sidley Austin LLP is accepting applications until 31 August 2026 for a Trainee Associate in our Geneva office for our Environmental, Social And Governance (ESG) practice. This is a 1-year fixed-term position, and our next role is expected to commence in September 2026.
What we are looking for
Candidates should have consistently exceptional academic results, with a very high level of English language proficiency.
- experience in international law relating to the environment (including climate change), labour, and/or human rights;
- experience in national ESG laws and regulations for jurisdictions other than the EU (including EU member States, United Kingdom, or other);
- practical experience in private practice or with a government authority, international organisation and/or other institutions in the area of ESG/sustainability.
Candidates with current bar qualifications are preferred, although this is not required.
We are looking for individuals with spark, enthusiasm and a real passion for their chosen profession, demonstrating high-level organization, communication and collaboration skills.
What you will do
The Trainee Associate will primarily gain a practical understanding and experience in the field of ESG regulatory compliance. The trainee will have the opportunity to put into practice their intellectual, analytical and problem-solving skills, and to develop their professional experience, particularly in relation to corporate responsibility and compliance with ESG reporting, due diligence, and communication requirements. Work will be wide-ranging, and specific experience will include research, preparation and delivery of presentations, drafting of legal advice and direct engagement with corporate clients. Day-to-day work will involve interaction and collaboration with Sidley’s global ESG team, including individuals across several Sidley offices in Europe, the United States, and Asia-Pacific.
Qualifications
- LLM Bar qualification (desired)
- Swiss work permit or EU Passport
About Sidley
Sidley is an elite global law firm with a known reputation of deploying innovative strategies to achieve powerful results.
Our employees are essential to the firm’s ability to deliver the highest quality legal services to our clients.
Sidley is an elite global law firm. With approximately 2,300 lawyers and nearly 160 years of experience, we have established a reputation for deploying innovative legal strategies to achieve powerful results for our clients in complex transactional, restructuring, crisis management, investigation, regulatory, and litigation matters.
Our perspective and reach are truly global, supported by 21 offices strategically situated in key commercial, regulatory, and financial centers across the world.
Our lawyers and business professionals, fluent in more than 75 languages, possess the cultural awareness and cross-border legal acumen needed to bring clarity to a dynamic business landscape.
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