Advanced Associate – Banking & Finance Department (Financing & Regulatory)

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 a Senior Associate – Banking & Finance (Financing & Regulatory) 

As part of the continued growth of our Banking & Finance department, we are seeking a Senior Associate with 4 to 6 years of relevant experience. You will advise a diverse client base consisting of banks, financial institutions, investment funds, regulated entities and corporates on a broad range of financing, banking, financial services and regulatory matters. You will be involved in complex domestic and cross-border transactions, regulatory compliance projects and strategic advisory mandates, working closely with the partners and other practice groups of the firm. This position offers significant client exposure, a high level of responsibility and the opportunity to further develop your expertise within one of Monaco's leading Banking & Finance practices. 

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on banking, financial and regulatory law matters.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and monitor regulatory developments.
• Draft legal opinions, memoranda, financing agreements, security documents and other legal documentation.
• Lead and manage financing transactions, including acquisition finance, real estate finance, corporate finance and restructuring matters.
• Assist clients with the implementation and perfection of security interests, including real estate security.
• Advise clients on capital markets transactions and investment products and services.
• Assist clients with the establishment, licensing and operation of regulated entities in Monaco.
• Advise clients on regulatory compliance, corporate governance, anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) matters, as well as other financial services regulatory issues.
• Support clients in their dealings with regulatory authorities, including licensing applications, inspections, supervisory matters and disciplinary proceedings.
• Coordinate multi-jurisdictional transactions and collaborate with foreign counsel, regulatory authorities and other stakeholders where required.
• Participate in the supervision and training of junior associates.
• Contribute to the development of client relationships and the growth of the firm's Banking & Finance practice.

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, a financial institution, or another recognised organisation in the financial services sector.
• Strong expertise in banking and finance transactions, financial services regulation and regulatory compliance.
• Experience advising banks, regulated entities, investment funds or financial institutions would be highly valued.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage complex matters independently while thriving in a highly collaborative environment.
• Strong client-service mindset, sound commercial awareness and a high level of professional rigour.
• 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.