Tax Trainee - Private Client and Tax - Padova

Withers; Padova; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Withers is looking for a highly organised and adaptable Trainee, either as a CPA Trainee or Trainee Lawyer, to join their Private Client and Tax Department. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced, international environment while collaborating with leading professionals.

Candidates should have a strong educational background in Economics or Law, be fluent in Italian and possess a C1 level in English. The position focuses on conducting legal and tax research, managing documents, and supporting client matters.

Qualifications

• Final-year student eligible for pratica anticipata, available full time.
• Recent graduate eligible to join as CPA Trainee or Trainee Lawyer.
• Prior work experience and/or graduation thesis in tax is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal and tax research to support client matters.
• Manage, review and analyse documents with precision.
• Draft tax and legal memoranda and assist in preparing pitches and tenders.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and client events.
• Produce high-quality work efficiently, using the firm’s software.
• Prepare first drafts of engagement letters, ensuring compliance.
• Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Handle general administrative tasks.

Skills

Fluent in Italian

C1 level English proficiency

Strong research and analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Solid IT skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Educational background in Economics or Law

Excellent academic record (minimum 100/110)

Job description

About Us

A law firm focused on people and collaboration. For the past 130 years, Withers has supported some of the world's most remarkable people and organisations at defining moments in their lives. We are the only international law firm focused on successful individuals and private capital, working closely with founders, investors and family offices. We also advise governments, charities, global brands and start-ups of all shapes and sizes. Many of our clients are shaping the future and creating solutions to tackle many of the world's problems. It makes for a fascinating and challenging practice. Our role is to get to know each individual client, find out where they want to be, and help them to get there – whether they are building a business, looking after their family, involved in a complex dispute or protecting their finances for the future. To meet their unique needs we are exceptionally collaborative, working together across teams and time zones. We are agile, focusing on strategy rather than rigid ideas and traditional hierarchy. It is a truly flexible working culture that puts people first. Join us to be part of a team that is always looking to the future. Where initiative, big ideas and bold moves are always encouraged. Where you can truly be yourself.

The Role

We are looking for a highly organised and adaptable Trainee – either a CPA Trainee (Praticante Commercialista) or Trainee Lawyer (Praticante Avvocato) – to become part of our dynamic Private Client and Tax Department. There is also the possibility to start the “pratica anticipata”.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced, international environment while working alongside leading professionals.

Key Elements Of The Role Include

• Conduct legal and tax research to support client matters.
• Manage, review and analyse documents with precision.
• Draft tax and legal memoranda and assist in preparing pitches and tenders.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and client events.
• Produce high-quality work efficiently, using the firm’s software and document management systems.
• Prepare first drafts of engagement letters, ensure compliance with anti‑money laundering requirements, and manage Know Your Client documentation.
• Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues, organise meetings, manage emails and calls, and provide proactive support.
• Handle general administrative tasks to keep everything running smoothly.

Key Skills And Experience

• Final‑year student eligible for pratica anticipata, available full time; or
• Recent graduate eligible to join as CPA Trainee or Trainee Lawyer (Praticante)
• Educational background in Economics or Law
• Excellent academic record (minimum 100/110)
• Fluent in Italian and English (C1 level English proficiency is a must)
• Prior work experience and/or graduation thesis in tax is an asset
• Knowledge of domestic and international tax issues
• Enthusiastic and engaged attitude, with strong interpersonal skills and clear communication style
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team‑oriented environment, including with colleagues in overseas offices
• Solid IT skills (Word, Excel, and document management systems)

Equal Opportunities Employment Statement

It is our policy to provide equal opportunities for all employees/prospective employees in relation to recruitment, training and promotion. Decisions in these areas will be made only by reference to the requirements of the job and shall not be influenced by any consideration of ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability.

Further Information

For further information, please contact the recruitment team.