Associate Tax (f/m/x)

0400 FBD USA LLP; Wien; On-site; EUR 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshfields in Vienna seeks a committed associate (f/m/x) with a strong interest in tax law to support our Freshfields Tax team on national and international matters.

You will work on cross-border transactions, tax litigation, and strategic advisory, collaborating with colleagues across our international network. A law degree with above-average results and fluency in English and German are essential.

Qualifications

• Completed legal studies with above-average results.
• Excellent English and German skills.
• Gained international experience and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Professional experience in tax consultancy or as a tax associate is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic tax advice on complex national and international tax law matters.
• Support cross-border transactions from a tax perspective (M&A, IPOs, reorganizations).
• Advise and represent clients in cross-border tax litigation, audits and other contentious matters.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Freshfields’ international network on integrated mandates.

Skills

English

German

International experience

Entrepreneurial thinker

Education

Law degree

LL.M. in tax or related

Job description

Associate Tax (f/m/x)

We are looking for a committed and highly qualified associate (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 Tasks

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.

This includes:

• 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

You will have completed your legal studies with above-average results, have excellent English and German skills, gained international experience and show a genuine interest in tax law. You are an entrepreneurial thinker, value legal creativity and enjoy working independently and responsibly 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 and benefit from our outstanding learning & development opportunities.

Note according to §9 GlBG: There is no collective agreement or legal minimum salary. 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).

Contact Christina Bast HR Business Partner

Peregringasse 4 1090 Vienna

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Freshfields is a global law firm with a long-standing track record of successfully supporting the world’s leading national and multinational corporations, financial institutions, and governments on ground-breaking and business critical mandates. At Freshfields we seek to create a better future for our clients, our people and the communities in which we work. Our global teams bring together individuals with different experiences, skills and strengths in a culture where we support all to belong, engage and excel.