SKW Schwarz among azur Top 50 Employers 2026

Azur has published its annual ranking of the Top 50 employers for lawyers in Germany – and SKW Schwarz is among them. The basis: feedback from more than 5,000 associates, students, and legal trainees. The evaluation covers training, career opportunities, workplace culture, work-life balance – and, for the first time this year, also the handling of Legal Tech and AI.

That we perform particularly well in exactly these categories is no coincidence.

Legal Tech and AI – not an option, but a mindset

As one of the leading law firms in media and copyright law as well as in the digital and tech industry, we consistently focus on Legal Tech and AI. Our Innovation Lab offers associates the opportunity to contribute their own ideas and actively shape digital solutions. Our junior staff acknowledge this approach in the current azur survey, giving above-average ratings for the use of Legal Tech and AI as well as for IT equipment.

Responsibility from day one

Anyone joining SKW Schwarz works directly on client matters from day one. Initiative is explicitly encouraged: your own ideas are met with genuine interest – this is not something we say, but something our associates say. Those who wish can develop their own client acquisition projects at an early stage, both nationally and internationally. This creates depth – and commitment.

Tailor-made careers

A career at SKW Schwarz is structured – but not one-size-fits-all. Our associates choose between two billable models (1,300 or 1,600 hours) and benefit from clearly structured career paths.

In addition, there is an internal training program that combines legal modules, soft skills training, and business development, including in cooperation with Bucerius Law School. There is also AI training developed together with TÜV, which systematically builds technical competence.

Above-average work-life balance

The numbers speak for themselves: our associates work an average of 47 hours per week – noticeably below the industry average. Flexible working models, remote work options, and part-time arrangements at all levels are not exceptions but standard practice. The Egym Wellpass rounds off the offering. In the azur survey, this is reflected in above-average ratings for work-life balance and family compatibility.

What our associates say

• “Great colleagues and very exciting work!”
• “Personal goals and ideas are met with genuine interest here.”
• “Completely flexible working hours and remote work models.”