Advanced Associate - Banking and Finance Department (Business Litigation)

About Us 

Founded in 2009, our firm is now the leading international law firm in Monaco. Our teams of Monegasque Partners, Associates and Legal Assistants bring together more than 80 professionals and are organised into six areas of expertise tailored to the specific needs of our Monegasque and international clients: Banking & Finance, Corporate Law, Employment Law, Private Clients, Real Estate & Construction, and Tax Law. While remaining independent, we are affiliated with the CMS network, which spans more than 50 countries, with over 90 offices and more than 7,200 lawyers worldwide. 

We Are Recruiting an Advanced Associate - Banking and Finance Department (Business Litigation) 

As part of the continued growth of our Banking & Finance department, we are seeking a Advanced Associate specialising in banking and financial litigation with 4 to 6 years of relevant experience. You will advise and represent a diverse client base, including international groups, financial institutions, family-owned businesses and local companies, in complex commercial disputes. You will be involved in high-stakes matters, including banking and financial litigation, fraud cases, banking liability claims, the enforcement of guarantees and security interests, disciplinary proceedings before regulatory authorities, and enforcement measures. You will work closely with the partners and other practice groups on both domestic and cross-border matters. This position offers significant client exposure, a high level of responsibility, and the opportunity to play a key role in the development of one of Monaco's leading dispute resolution practices. 

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth legal research and monitor regulatory and case law developments.
• Draft procedural documents, submissions, legal opinions, memoranda and correspondence.
• Advise and act in disputes relating to banking and financial transactions, financings, guarantees and security interests, as well as contractual disputes.
• Assist clients in their dealings with regulatory authorities and represent them in disciplinary proceedings before regulatory bodies.
• Work on banking, financial and fraud-related disputes across both civil and commercial matters.
• Handle enforcement proceedings, interim and conservatory measures, debt recovery actions, as well as fraud and financial liability cases.
• Coordinate interactions with experts, bailiffs, administrative authorities, foreign counsel and other stakeholders where required.
• Contribute to the development of client relationships and the Banking & Finance practice of the firm.

Candidate Profile

• Master’s degree in Banking and Finance Law, Corporate/Business Law, or an equivalent qualification.
• 4 to 6 years of experience gained within a leading law firm with a recognised banking and financial litigation practice.
• Proven expertise in banking and financial litigation, contractual disputes, regulatory and disciplinary proceedings, and dispute resolution.
• Excellent advocacy, drafting, analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to manage complex matters independently while thriving in a collaborative environment.
• Strong client relationship skills and a genuine aptitude for business development.
• High level of professionalism, attention to detail, rigour and a constant pursuit of excellence.
• Fluent command of both French and English, written and spoken.

Beyond technical expertise, we are looking for an individual who fully embraces the five core values of our Firm: going beyond expectations (“More than Expected”), demonstrating a strong team spirit (“Team Player”), approaching the law with enthusiasm and curiosity (“Work is Play”), maintaining a fresh perspective at all times (“Beginner's Mind”), and upholding the highest ethical standards (“Think Ethic”). 

Why Join Us 

You will join a team renowned for its technical excellence and commitment to client service, consistently recognised by leading international legal directories such as Chambers & Partners and Legal 500. You will benefit from the CMS Monaco Academy: a structured career path across seven grades, regular training programmes, and access to a unique legal knowledge database in Monaco. From the outset, our associates work on challenging matters, supported and mentored by our senior experts. We offer the opportunity to work on high-value, intellectually stimulating matters, with direct client exposure and genuine career development prospects within a collaborative and international environment.