Advanced Associate - Private Client Department (Family & Wealth 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 & Commercial, Employment, Private Clients, Real Estate & Construction, and Tax. While remaining independent, we are affiliated with the CMS network, present in more than 50 countries, with over 90 offices and more than 7,200 lawyers worldwide. We are recruiting a Senior Associate – Private Clients Practice (Family and Wealth Disputes) As part of the continued growth of our Private Clients Practice, we are seeking a Senior Associate specialising in Family and Wealth Disputes with 4 to 6 years of experience. You will advise a demanding private client base comprising business leaders, entrepreneurs, family offices and high-net-worth individuals on a broad range of family and wealth dispute matters. You will work on complex domestic and cross-border cases, in close collaboration with the Partners and other practice groups across the firm. This position offers significant autonomy, direct client exposure and the opportunity to further develop high-level technical expertise within a dynamic and international environment. 

Key Responsibilities

• Advise and assist clients on family, wealth and succession disputes.
• Conduct in-depth legal research.
• Draft legal opinions, memoranda, pleadings, submissions and correspondence.
• Assist clients with family, inheritance and wealth-related disputes, including in an international context.
• Prepare court hearings and contribute to the development of litigation strategies in close cooperation with the Partners.
• Support clients in their dealings with courts, notaries, external advisers and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate with external counsel, foreign correspondents and other advisers when required.
• Contribute to client relationship development and support the continued growth of the firm's Private Clients Practice.

Candidate Profile

• Master's degree (Master 2) in Private Law, Family Law, Wealth Planning Law or an equivalent qualification.
• 4 to 6 years of experience gained within a leading law firm or a recognised practice specialising in family, wealth or succession disputes.
• Strong expertise in family litigation, wealth disputes, succession matters and the servicing of an international private client base.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work autonomously while thriving in a collaborative environment.
• Strong client-service mindset and exceptional professional rigour.
• Fluency in both French and English, written and spoken, is essential.

Beyond technical expertise, we are looking for an individual who fully embraces our Firm's five core values: going beyond expectations ("More than Expected"), teamwork ("Team Player"), approaching law with enthusiasm and creativity ("Work is Play"), maintaining a fresh perspective ("Beginner's Mind"), and demonstrating a strong commitment to ethics ("Think Ethic"). 

Why Join Us 

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