Careers
Fortior is always looking for hard working and talented people. If you believe that you may make a great addition to our team, please email us your CV, with an explanation of what you can propose. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates fluent in one or more CIS languages and qualified in a common law jurisdiction.
Unfortunately, due to the strict immigration rules in Switzerland we currently only accept applications from candidates with a valid Swiss work permit (C or B, not linked to any specific employer) or an EU passport.
Vacancies
Job description
Join our team at Fortior Law Ltd (Tbilisi, Georgia) as a Junior Associate or Paralegal. Fortior Law is a growing international law firm specialising in dispute resolution in the areas of international trade, shipping and finance. Our Swiss and Ukrainian offices are ranked in the Legal 500 for dispute resolution and international trade. We are looking for a Junior Associate / Paralegal to join our Tbilisi practice and to work under the supervision of our Partner, Rusudan Gergauli. The position provides a stimulating work environment and a chance to work on high-profile international cases within a dynamic team.
Location: Tbilisi, Georgia
Start Date: Immediate or by arrangement
Role Overview:
You will handle diverse legal matters, primarily focusing on dispute resolution in international trade, shipping and finance. Most of our disputes work is governed by English law. Almost all the work is in English.
Main Requirements:
- Admission to practice in Georgia / willingness to re-qualify as an English solicitor
- Fluency in English
- General understanding of English law in the areas of international trade, shipping and finance
- General understanding of English law principles applicable to international arbitration
- Ability to use English legal databases, such as Westlaw and Practical Law
It will be an advantage if you:
- Speak Ukrainian and/or Russian
- Studied in English outside of Georgia
- Have experience in Georgian shipping law / arrest of ships
- Have experience in Gafta, FOSFA, LMAA arbitrations
Personal attributes:
- Pragmatic approach with a focus on results.
- Commitment to excellence and adherence to high-quality standards.
- Positive attitude, reliability, and strong teamwork skills.
Why Join Us?
- A challenging position within a dynamic, friendly, and professional team.
- Stimulating work environment with opportunities to work on high-profile cases.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Flexibility.
Please fill in your name and email and attach a copy of your CV.
Job description
Join our team at Fortior Law (Switzerland) S.A. as a Swiss-qualified Associate based in Geneva. Fortior Law is an international law firm specialising in dispute resolution in the areas of international trade, shipping and finance. Our Swiss and Ukrainian offices are ranked in the Legal 500 for dispute resolution and international trade. We are looking to develop our Swiss-authorised practice, Fortior Law (Switzerland) S.A., to provide Swiss law services to our international client base. The position provides a stimulating work environment and a chance to work on high-profile international cases within a dynamic team.
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Start Date: Immediate or by arrangement.
Role Overview:
As a Swiss-qualified associate at Fortior Law (Switzerland) S.A., you will handle diverse legal matters, primarily focusing on Swiss corporate, commercial, and employment law, along with applications for interim measures and the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards/court decisions in Switzerland
Main Requirements:
- Swiss Bar Admission: You must be admitted to practice law in a French-speaking Swiss canton, preferably Geneva.
- Fluency in French and English: proficiency in both languages is essential. Candidates who also speak German will be given priority.
- You must have experience in the following fields:
- International arbitration
- Swiss corporate and commercial law;
- Applications for interim measures;
- Enforcement of foreign arbitral awards/court decisions in Switzerland.
- Knowledge of legal databases (LexisNexis UK, Westlaw, etc)
Personal attributes:
- Pragmatic approach with a focus on results.
- Commitment to excellence and adherence to high-quality standards.
- Positive attitude, reliability, and strong teamwork skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handle legal matters of Swiss corporate, commercial, and employment law.
- Manage applications for interim measures.
- Oversee the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards/court decisions in Switzerland.
- Operate autonomously while demonstrating attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Market the practice by contributing to the firm’s publications, attending industry events and promoting the firm’s profile on social media.
Why Join Us?
- A challenging position within a dynamic, friendly, and professional team.
- Stimulating work environment with opportunities to work on high-profile cases.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Flexibility.
Please fill in your name and email and attach a copy of your CV.
Job description
We are looking for a partner to join our Tbilisi office / Fortior Law Ltd (Georgia). Fortior Law is a growing international law firm specialising in dispute resolution in the areas of international trade, shipping and finance. Our Swiss and Ukrainian offices are ranked in the Legal 500 for dispute resolution and international trade. Our Ukrainian office is ranked as one of top 10 international law firms in Ukraine. We are looking for a partner to expand our offering in Georgia.
What we offer:
- Market rate salary
- Use our infrastructure in various locations (office space, professional indemnity insurance, regulated entities, website etc)
- Marketing (publication of your profile with Legal 500 and/or other legal directories, submission of your cases/profile to legal directories in applicable categories, IT services for promotion of publications on your behalf, participation in conferences etc)
- Profit share (on profits you generate and on profits you help other partners generate)
- Access to associates and paralegals for your projects
- Flexibility in terms of working hours / location, no bureaucracy usual in large firms
What we ask:
- Portfolio of clients in our main sectors (international trade, shipping and finance)
- Willingness to engage in business development on behalf of our Georgian office and the firm generally
- Experience in English arbitration in the fields of international trade, shipping and/or finance
It will be an advantage if you:
- Have solid experience in Gafta, FOSFA and LMAA arbitrations
- Come from a firm specialising in our focus areas
- Are fluent in English and/or have studied in English outside of Georgia
- Are willing to join the firm with your own team of assistants/associates
Please fill in your name and email and attach a copy of your CV.
Job description
We are looking for a partner to join our Kyiv office / Fortior Law Eastern Europe and CIS LLC. Fortior Law is a growing international law firm specialising in dispute resolution in the areas of international trade, shipping and finance. Our Swiss and Ukrainian offices are ranked in the Legal 500 for dispute resolution and international trade. Our Ukrainian office is ranked as one of top 10 international law firms in Ukraine. We are looking for a partner to expand our offering in Ukraine.
What we offer:
- Market rate salary
- Use our infrastructure in various locations (office space, professional indemnity insurance, regulated entities, website etc)
- Marketing (publication of your profile with Legal 500 and/or other legal directories, submission of your cases/profile to legal directories in applicable categories, IT services for promotion of publications on your behalf, participation in conferences etc)
- Profit share (on profits you generate and on profits you help other partners generate)
- Access to associates and paralegals for your projects
- Flexibility in terms of working hours / location, no bureaucracy usual in large firms
What we ask:
- Portfolio of clients in our main sectors (international trade, shipping and finance)
- Willingness to engage in business development on behalf of our Ukrainian office and the firm generally
- Experience in English arbitration in the fields of international trade, shipping and/or finance
It will be an advantage if you:
- Have solid experience in Gafta, FOSFA and LMAA arbitrations
- Come from a firm specialising in our focus areas
- Are fluent in English and/or have studied in English outside of Ukraine
- Are willing to join the firm with your own team of assistants/associates
Please fill in your name and email and attach a copy of your CV.
Job description
We are looking for a partner to join our Swiss authorised practice, Fortior Law (Switzerland) S.A., in our Geneva office. Fortior Law is a growing international law firm specialising in dispute resolution in the areas of international trade, shipping and finance. Our Swiss and Ukrainian offices are ranked in the Legal 500 for dispute resolution and international trade.
What we offer:
- Market rate salary
- Use our infrastructure in various locations (office space, professional indemnity insurance, regulated entities, website etc)
- Marketing (publication of your profile with Legal 500 and/or other legal directories, submission of your cases/profile to legal directories in applicable categories, IT services for promotion of publications on your behalf, participation in conferences etc)
- Profit share (on profits you generate and on profits you help other partners generate)
- Access to international associates and paralegals for your projects
- Flexibility in terms of working hours / location, no bureaucracy usual in large firms
What we ask:
- Portfolio of clients in our main sectors (international trade, shipping and finance)
- Willingness to engage in business development on behalf of our Swiss office and the firm generally
- Swiss qualification / at least 3 years of post-qualification experience
- Experience in Swiss litigation / arbitration in the fields of international trade, shipping and/or finance
- Experience in Swiss interim/enforcement measures
It will be an advantage if you:
- Speak Ukrainian and/or Russian
- Have experience with Ukrainian/CIS cases
- Come from a firm specialising in our focus areas
Please fill in your name and email and attach a copy of your CV.
Job description
We are looking for a partner to join our new London office / Fortior Law (UK) LLP. Fortior Law is a growing international law firm specialising in dispute resolution in the areas of international trade, shipping and finance. Our Swiss and Ukrainian offices are ranked in the Legal 500 for dispute resolution and international trade. We are looking for a partner to grow our SRA-authorised practice in London.
What we offer:
- Market rate salary
- Use our infrastructure in various locations (office space, professional indemnity insurance, regulated entities, website etc)
- Marketing (publication of your profile with Legal 500 and/or other legal directories, submission of your cases/profile to legal directories in applicable categories, IT services for promotion of publications on your behalf, participation in conferences etc)
- Profit share (on profits you generate and on profits you help other partners generate)
- Access to associates and paralegals for your projects
- Flexibility in terms of working hours / location, no bureaucracy usual in large firms
What we ask:
- Portfolio of clients in our main sectors (international trade, shipping and finance)
- Willingness to engage in business development on behalf of the London office and the firm generally
- Admission to the roll of solicitors / at least 3 years of post-qualification experience
- Experience in English litigation / arbitration in the fields of international trade, shipping and/or finance
It will be an advantage if you:
- Speak Ukrainian and/or Russian
- Have experience with Ukrainian/CIS cases
- Come from a firm specialising in our focus areas
Please fill in your name and email and attach a copy of your CV.
