Are you curious about what it is like to be part of TeamThommessen and what we value? We invite you to read more about the following subjects:
Working at Thommessen
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Professional development
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Working and social environment
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Diversity, inclusion and equality
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Corporate social responsibility
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Sustainability
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Innovation
Professional development
Working at Thommessen means working with leading Norwegian and international businesses. We are at the forefront of new developments, which demands much more than legal expertise alone. Commercial law is not about rules and regulations; it is about understanding the bigger picture. It requires you and your team to analyse issues in context and to genuinely understand the challenges our clients face – from a commercial, social, political and global perspective.
The ThommessenSchool (our training portal) and our project model are both crucial tools for facilitating effective collaboration within our teams on exciting projects, and ensuring continuous competence development for all team members.
"We need to be honest about the fact that being a lawyer in a commercial law firm is not a nine-to-five job. We charge high hourly rates, and availability is part of what our clients pay for. However, there is a crucial difference between working long hours to successfully complete an exciting project and working long hours due to poor time management. An advantage of working at Thommessen is that we work in teams. Well-composed teams whose members complement each other enable everyone to have a life outside their professional commitments, even during hectic periods."
Ylva B. Gjesdahl Petersen
Partner
Work environment
To collaborate effectively, it's essential that we enjoy each other's company. Therefore, we are committed to creating a friendly working environment where everyone is seen and valued. We celebrate progress together and support each other when facing challenges.
As part of TeamThommessen, you have the opportunity to participate in several social activities, including our monthly after-work gathering, summer parties, Christmas parties, company trips, leisure courses, and training sessions organized by our sports club. Here, you can browse through some of the recent events at Thommessen.
Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities
We are actively seeking to create a firm characterised by greater diversity. At Thommessen, everyone is given equal opportunities and is encouraged to be themselves at work, irrespective of background, gender, religion, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. We want everyone, including newcomer to Thommessen, to feel that they can contribute with their true selves.
Our strategy includes specific targets for increasing the proportion of women among our Managing Associates and Partners, as well as goals to become a company characterized by greater diversity. To reach our targets, we have introduced a number of measures related to recruitment, management training, and flexibility for staff with small children, among others.
At Thommessen, we have a dedicated Diversity and Inclusion Committee (pictured below) that contributes to creating a workplace that promotes equality and diversity, and has an inclusive work environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and respected for who they are. The committee consists of committed employees who want to contribute to Thommessen's environment and culture and is an important partner for the management in achieving the company's goals related to equality, inclusion, and diversity.
The committee is also responsible for internal activities and campaigns related to diversity, inclusion, and equality. Throughout the year, events and internal campaigns are organized – including those related to celebrations such as International Women's Day, Pride, and World Mental Health Day.
Corporate social responsibility
Our contribution to society is not only reflected in the work we do, but also through the NGOs and projects we support. Corporate social responsibility is important at Thommessen, and as a member of TeamThommessen, you will be working with colleagues who care about other people and the society in which they live. You will also have the opportunity to engage personally with our NGO partners.
We support a number of excellent corporate social responsibility and pro bono projects. Knowledge is our most important resource, and sharing it is the best contribution we can make to enable NGOs pursue their mission under optimal conditions.
You are invited to read more about our involvement with our NGP partners by clicking the button below: Doctors Without Borders (MSF), Oslo Pride, =Kaffe, Big Enough Global, UN Global Compact and Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation.
Sustainability
Well-functioning businesses are sustainable businesses. As advisors to both Norwegian and international businesses, we want to guide them towards future-oriented and sustainable solutions.
Sustainability intersects with all industries and aspects of business. Sustainable development will be a key priority, irrespectively of whether your speciality is tax, renewable energy, financing, public procurement, shipping, or another field. Therefore, we took an early lead in establishing an interdisciplinary sustainability group with a specific sustainability and climate risk remit. This group consists of partners, attorneys and associates from various disciplines.
In addition to working with our clients to advance their sustainable development agendas, we have an internal green committee, ThommessenZero, which actively seeks to reduce Thommessen’s greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental impacts.
Would you like to read more about our efforts to promote the development and adoption of sound and sustainable business solutions? You are most welcome to visit our sustainability pages.
Innovation
As a member of TeamThommessen, you support clients by offering advice designed to streamline processes and solve problems. At Thommessen, we use digitalisation as a tool to do precisely that. Pursuing innovation is about a lot more than just new technology – it is about working together and being curious about new ways of adding value for clients. For us, digitalisation is quite simply about putting people first and using technology as a tool for improving efficiency and effectiveness. We do new things – together.
A designated Innovation & Development team with six members, including two developers, enables ideas developed in response to client needs to be fast-tracked into fully-fledged products.
Would you like to read more about our innovation approach and what products we offer our clients?
Thank you for your trust
In 2023, Thommessen was recognized as Norway's top commercial law firm by the largest buyers of legal services (Prospera 2023). Furthermore, we are recognized by law students as the most attractive law firm to work for (Prospera Employer Branding 2023).
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