Cross-Border Tax Associate – M&A & IPOs (Vienna)

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

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.