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Associate Tax (f/m/x)

Freshfields Vienna entry full-time

Salary

61,000 EUR to up to 74,000 EUR per year

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Description

We are looking for a committed and highly qualified Associate Tax (f/m/x) with a strong interest in tax law to support our Freshfields Tax team in Vienna on a broad variety of challenging national and international matters.

Your future job with us will include a diverse range of work for national and international clients across industries, with a particular focus on cross-border transactions, cross-border tax litigation and strategic tax advice on national and international tax law.

Responsibilities:

  • Providing strategic tax advice on complex national and international tax law matters
  • Supporting cross-border transactions from a tax perspective, including M&A, IPOs, reorganizations and restructurings, carve-outs and other multijurisdictional projects
  • Advising and representing clients in cross-border tax litigation, tax audits and other contentious tax matters
  • Working closely with colleagues across Freshfields’ international network on integrated, cross-practice mandates

Your Profile:

  • Completed legal studies with above-average results
  • Excellent English and German skills
  • Gained international experience
  • Genuine interest in tax law
  • Entrepreneurial thinker, valuing legal creativity and enjoying independent and responsible work within a team
  • Professional experience in tax consultancy or as an associate in the tax practice of a law firm is an advantage
  • Prior exposure to tax law, for example through an LL.M. or a dissertation, are assets but not required

What we offer:

  • Become part of our strong and motivated team in an international environment
  • Benefit from our outstanding learning & development opportunities

The intended minimum basis for the salary arrangement is an annual salary (gross, all-in, 14 instalments); it may range from 61,000 EUR to up to 74,000 EUR (starting salary; depending on seniority and experience).

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • LL.M.
  • dissertation
  • tax consultancy
  • associate in tax practice

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You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://freshfields.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/FBD_101/job/Vienna/Associate-Tax--f-m-x-_R-08432-1

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