Advanced Associate - Tax Law Department

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 - Tax Law Department

As part of the continued growth of our Tax department, we are seeking a Advanced Associate with 4 to 6 years of relevant experience. You will advise a sophisticated client base comprising high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, family offices, corporate groups and investors on a broad range of domestic and international tax matters. You will be involved in complex tax structuring projects, wealth planning, corporate taxation, cross-border transactions and tax advisory work, in close collaboration with the partners and other practice groups of the firm. This position offers a high degree of autonomy, significant client exposure and the opportunity to further develop your expertise within one of Monaco's leading tax practices. 

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on domestic and international tax matters.
• Handle all Monegasque taxes and duties, including corporate income tax, value-added tax, registration duties, inheritance tax and gift tax.
• Conduct in-depth legal and tax research and monitor tax and regulatory developments.
• Draft tax opinions, technical memoranda, reports and other legal documents.
• Assist clients with tax structuring projects, corporate reorganisations, investment structuring and wealth and succession planning.
• Advise individuals, family offices and corporate groups on succession planning, wealth structuring and international tax matters.
• Advise clients on relocation projects and establishment in Monaco.
• Conduct tax due diligence reviews, particularly in the context of transactions and corporate reorganisations, as part of multidisciplinary teams.
• Assist clients in understanding international tax issues arising from the specific features of the Principality of Monaco and the international agreements applicable to it.
• Assist clients during tax audits, investigations, tax disputes and in their dealings with tax authorities.
• Coordinate interactions with external advisers, foreign correspondents, accountants and other stakeholders whenever required.
• Participate in the supervision and training of more junior associates.
• Contribute to the development of client relationships and the firm's Tax practice.

Candidate Profile

• Master's degree in Tax Law, Corporate/Business Law, or an equivalent qualification.
• 4 to 6 years of experience gained within a leading law firm, tax advisory firm, family office, private bank or other recognised professional services environment.
• Strong expertise in private client taxation, corporate taxation, international tax law and tax structuring.
• Experience advising high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, family offices or corporate groups would be highly valued.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage complex matters independently while thriving in a 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.