The best people: building a career at Roschier

Talented people who share the firm's vision and values can thrive at Roschier. As well as getting to work with well-known clients on major assignments, there is the inspiring international atmosphere and the attraction of Roschier's unique training program.
"The firm understands that you can only retain the best work for the best clients by attracting the best people."
- For me it's important to look beyond formal grades. Of course, these are important, but we're looking for people who have something other than just a good law degree, something extra, says Mikko Manner, the Helsinki-based partner responsible for the firm's recruitment activities.
- It doesn't mean you have to be a world champion, just that there's something you're passionate about, he continues.
Career opportunities is a topic of focus at Roschier. The firm understands that you can only retain the best work for the best clients by attracting the best people. So it devotes a lot of effort to doing just that.
One way it does so is by creating a great working environment. Teamwork is essential: everyone is encouraged to be helpful and there are no barriers to seeking assistance.
Another is to offer a unique training program that allows people to grow and reach their best potential. This is called the Roschier University.
- People who join Roschier, whether they are lawyers or support staff, get training in both professional and social skills, including leadership and ethics. A lot of it aims at helping you develop not only as a professional but as a person as well. It's a good career platform whether or not you end up staying in the long run, says Anna Wranne, who is responsible for the firm's career & competence development program.
Fredrik Rydin is the partner in charge of recruitment activities for the Stockholm office. He agrees that recruiting top-class people is vital. But he adds that they need to fit in with Roschier's culture and share its vision.
- It boils down to the partnership criteria, which are based on our values. In a nutshell, these are the ability or potential to create and develop important relationships, perform high quality professional work and be a good role model, says Rydin.
For people with that potential, that something extra, Roschier offers great career opportunities in a value-driven organization. Working and training here will definitely make you a better professional. And, who knows, perhaps it will make you a better person too.