Tax Associate

Practice Group / Department: Corporate Leadership - Milan

Job Description

We are Norton Rose Fulbright - a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7000 employees worldwide. We provide the world's preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. At Norton Rose Fulbright, our strategy and our culture are closely entwined. We know that our expansion will mean little unless it is underpinned by truly global collaboration, and we understand that pioneering work only takes place when our people have room to move and think beyond boundaries. As well as the relevant skills and experience, we're looking for people who are innovative, commercial, and value the work that they do.

The Office

We established our office in Milan in a team in Italy, which is currently comprised of eight partners and around 25 additional lawyers.

We cover a wide range of practice areas, including banking and finance; capital markets; corporate M&A and securities; antitrust; compliance and regulatory; dispute resolution and litigation; employment and labor; real estate; bankruptcy, financial restructuring, and insolvency; private equity; and projects and project finance.

We have extensive experience in the industry sectors that are core to Norton Rose Fulbright's global business: financial institutions; energy; infrastructure; transport; technology and innovation; and life sciences and healthcare.

Drawing on our knowledge of the complex Italian regulatory frameworks, our keen understanding of domestic business practices, and our experience of dispute resolution and litigation techniques, we provide clients with high-quality and cost-effective solutions to legal issues.

The Team

Our Milan Tax team advises domestic and international clients on a wide range of tax matters, including corporate taxation, international tax planning, and tax aspects of M&A and financial transactions. We work closely with colleagues across Europe and globally, offering integrated and strategic tax advice across jurisdictions and industries, with particular strength in financial services, energy, and real estate.

Joining our team means becoming part of a forward-thinking environment with strong international exposure.

The Role

We are seeking a Tax Associate to join our Milan office. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to develop their career in a supportive and international setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in providing tax advice on domestic and cross-border transactions
• Support in drafting tax memoranda and opinions
• Participate in tax due diligence processes
• Conduct research and analysis on Italian and international tax regulations
• Collaborate with other practice groups on multidisciplinary matters
• Support marketing efforts to grow the tax practice, including client outreach and internal initiatives
• Draft tax-related content for publication to enhance visibility and attract clients

Skills and Experience Required

• Law degree with a focus on tax law or a postgraduate qualification in tax
• 2-4 years of experience in a law firm or tax advisory firm
• Strong knowledge of Italian tax law; familiarity with international tax principles is a plus
• Excellent legal research and drafting skills
• Fluent in Italian and English (spoken and written)
• Strong academic background and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work

General Approach

Candidates should also demonstrate a proactive attitude and eagerness to learn, show strong organizational and time management skills, build positive relationships within the team and with clients, and contribute to a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

We welcome receiving direct candidate applications via our careers page.

Norton Rose Fulbright encourages workforce diversity in all aspects and at all levels and creates an environment where everyone can realize their full potential and career ambitions on the basis of merit and skill. Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience drives us forward every day.

Norton Rose Fulbright is an equal opportunities employer. We want our application process to be open to everyone, so if you are unable to apply for a position online or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment team.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any tailored adjustments or accommodations, please let us know.