Tax Trainee - Private Client and Tax - Padova

Withers; Veneto; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Withers is seeking a highly organised Trainee to join our Private Client and Tax Department in Italy. The role offers a pathway to CPA Trainee (Praticante Commercialista) or Trainee Lawyer (Praticante Avvocato) with the opportunity to start the pratica anticipata.

The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in an international environment, collaborating with leading professionals and working across teams and overseas offices.

Qualifications

• Final-year student eligible for pratica anticipata, available full time.
• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Legal research

Tax knowledge

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Law or Economics background

Tools

Word

Excel

Document management systems

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)

Information for Recruitment Agencies

We endeavour to recruit and fill vacancies directly. However, when we do need to engage with agencies, we operate a preferred supplier list ('PSL') and will not be accepting unsolicited applications from non-PSL agencies for this role.

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.