Careers
Build judgment. Take responsibility. Do consequential work.
Careers
At Clavius Legal, we work on mandates that demand careful analysis, commercial understanding and a clear sense of strategy. Our practice spans corporate and transactional advisory, disputes, regulation and enforcement, often across jurisdictions. We seek people with intellectual clarity, curiosity, judgment under uncertainty and the commitment to see difficult questions through.
Clavius is not structured for scale; it is built for impact. We are deliberately lean and partner-driven, which means our lawyers are close to the work, close to the client and involved in the thinking that shapes the matter. Associates are integral to the firm’s work, not auxiliary to it.
A collaborative, senior-led model shaped around each mandate.
Close to the work. Involved in the thinking.
Our teams are built around the requirements of each mandate, with partners and counsel closely involved throughout. Lawyers contribute to research, drafting, analysis and strategy, developing an understanding not only of the legal question but also of the commercial and institutional objectives behind it.
We value preparation, thoughtful questions and well-supported views. Responsibility grows with capability, initiative and the confidence earned through sound work.
Specialist depth. A wider perspective.
The most significant legal problems rarely remain confined to a single discipline. A transaction may carry regulatory implications; a governance decision may shape future risk; a dispute may turn on the structure of a commercial relationship.
Working across practices helps our lawyers recognise these connections and develop advice that holds together. Our domestic and cross-border engagements provide exposure to different industries, legal systems and professional perspectives, while allowing lawyers to build genuine depth in their chosen areas.
Learning through practice.
Professional growth comes from doing the work, understanding the reasoning behind it and refining it through discussion and feedback. Working closely with experienced practitioners helps develop clear writing, disciplined analysis, commercial awareness and sound judgment.
We encourage independent thinking, the exchange of knowledge and the thoughtful use of technology, with professional responsibility at the centre.
Rigour in preparation.
The work behind the answer matters as much as the answer. We expect careful reading of the facts, a close look at the law and testing of every position before it reaches a client.
Lawyers learn to separate what is known from what is assumed, and to present conclusions they can stand behind.
What we value
Clarity of thought
The ability to identify the real issue, test assumptions and explain a position precisely.
Ownership of the work
Care with detail, reliability in execution and responsibility for seeing an assignment through.
Commercial understanding
An interest in the businesses, institutions and circumstances behind the legal questions.
Professional integrity
Discretion, candour and respect for clients, colleagues and the responsibilities of legal practice.
A collaborative approach
The willingness to contribute a considered view, listen carefully and work towards a shared result.
Opportunities
Lawyers
Internships
We offer a limited number of internships to outstanding students in the penultimate or final year of their law degree. These positions are highly competitive and are designed to reflect the rigour, responsibility and depth of the firm’s practice.
Interns work with our teams on research, drafting and analysis and, where appropriate, participate in the wider work of the matter. We look for intellectual curiosity, strong research and writing skills, careful preparation and a willingness to learn from feedback.
Use our internship application form to share your academic background, areas of interest and preferred internship period.