Career

Our team is our main asset and pride!

BGP Litigation strives to create an atmosphere where we value one another, where teamwork and client orientation are the main work principles. We welcome both newcomers and experienced experts who want to advance their careers by joining a team of recognised leaders in their fields.

We invite you to become part of our successful team, where each employee has an opportunity not only to fulfil themselves but also to make a meaningful contribution to the overall result.



Why BGP

BBGP Litigation is one of the leaders in Russian legal consulting. The Company lawyers participate in unique projects in their specialty and shape Russian judicial practice. Most of the projects that colleagues work on include an international component and interaction with high-profile customers in Russia and abroad.

Along with the expert examination, the colleagues receive regular training to develop soft skills, and are vigorously involved in team building and corporate events.

What we offer

Interesting, challenging, unique projects
International focus
Working in a team of legal market experts
Professional advancement and career development
Regular training to develop soft & hard skills
Team building and corporate events

Vacancies and internships

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Practice

FAQ

What Practices does your Company Represent?
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The firm has 18 specialist fields, allowing us to represent customers from different business sectors on a wide range of legal issues.

  • Legal investigations

  • Bankruptcy

  • Compliance and sanctions law

  • Competition law

  • M&A and business restructuring

  • International tax planning

  • International disputes and arbitration

  • International commercial arbitration

  • Tax consulting and tax disputes

  • Settlement of disputes

  • Family law and inheritance planning

  • Property development

  • Customs law and international commerce

  • Transport and asset finance

  • Labor law

  • White collar defence

  • Legal Tech

  • Middle East Desk
Which Cities does the Company have Offices in?
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  • Moscow

  • St. Petersburg

  • Dubai
What is the BGP Litigation Headcount?
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Our team consists of more than 160 experts in various specialist areas, over 110 lawyers and 50 administrative colleagues
How to Join the BGP Litigation Team
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You can submit your resumé for your chosen vacancy on our form or mail it to Human Resources at hr@bgplaw.com.

In your letter, please specify the position and activity area of interest to you.
How Soon might I Receive a Response to a Submitted Resumé?
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We will consider your resumé within a week and, if we have a suitable vacancy, we will contact you..

You can always check your resumé consideration result by telephone at +7 (495) 777 28 20.
What are the Screening Stages?
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The screening takes place in several stages:

  1. You submit your resumé for a vacancy

  2. If your experience and skills meet the requirements, we invite you for an interview

  3. An interview with a Human Resources representative. The HR representative will tell you about the specifics of working for the firm and answer your questions

  4. To gain a greater understanding if the candidate’s knowledge and skills meet the position requirements, we might suggest you take a test

  5. Interview with lawyers and practice partner

  6. If you successfully pass all elimination stages, we will make a job offer.
What do they Focus on when Considering a Resumé?
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  • Does the applicant meet the position requirements?

  • Is the resumé free of grammatical or factual errors?

  • Does it accentuate the candidate's strengths that are important for specifically this job?

  • Does its format allows provide quick communication contact details in instant messengers and a clickable link to the e-mail address?

  • Does it include a business-style photo?

  • Is it limited to 1-2 sheets?

  • Does it contain a brief, concise description of the background and a list of merits?

  • Does it contains information about internships, practice, competitions won, papers, speeches, if there is no real-life experience?

  • Is it accompanied by a targeted motivation letter (the purpose of the letter is specified, why the vacancy / company is interesting, why we should choose you)?
What Benefits Package does BGP Litigation Offer?
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We offer official employment, voluntary health insurance, travel insurance, English language and fitness at a corporate price. Regular employee training.
What else is Exciting in the Life of a BGP Litigation Employee?
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It is important for us to find reasons for collaboration, not only working on projects but also spending free time together.

Our firm has several traditional corporate events: New Year, Summer corporate party, Soviet Army and Navy Day (February 23) and International Women's Day (March 8), Lawyer's Day and Advocate Day. We have a basketball team, colleagues go in for skiing, running and attend a fitness club.

How a Career in BGP Litigation is Build?
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The promotion decision-making procedure is transparent and regulated. Every year, we review each of our employees performance to given them an opportunity to grow, earn more and receive feedback from the team.

Our legal grades:

  • trainee associate

  • paralegal

  • junior associate

  • associate

  • senior associate

  • counsel

  • partner