Job Description
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 seeking an Advanced Associate - Private Client Department (Criminal law)
As part of the continued growth of our Private Client department, we are seeking an Advanced Associate - Private Client Department (Criminal law) with 4 to 6 years of relevant experience.
You will advise a sophisticated private client base including executives, entrepreneurs, family offices and high-net-worth individuals on a broad range of criminal law and business crime matters. You will be involved in sensitive and complex domestic and cross-border cases, working closely with the partners and other practice groups across the firm.
This role offers a high level of autonomy, significant client exposure and the opportunity to further develop your technical expertise in a dynamic and international environment.
Key responsibilities
- Advise and assist clients on criminal law, business crime and criminal risk management matters.
- Conduct in-depth legal research.
- Draft legal advice, memoranda, procedural documents, pleadings and correspondence.
- Assist clients in investigations, interviews, criminal proceedings and sensitive situations.
- Prepare hearings and contribute to the development of defence strategies, working closely with the partners.
- Support clients in dealings with judicial and administrative authorities when required.
- Coordinate with external advisors, foreign counsel and other stakeholders when required.
- Contribute to the development of client relationships and support the continued growth of the Private Client department.
Candidate Profile
- Master's degree in Criminal Law, Business Criminal Law or equivalent qualification.
- 4 to 6 years of experience gained within a leading law firm or a recognised criminal law / business crime practice.
- Strong expertise in criminal law and business crime, ideally applied to a sophisticated private client base.
- Excellent drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining a strong team-oriented approach.
- Strong client-service mindset and attention to detail.
- Fluency in both French and English is essential, both 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.