Trainee Lawyer Private Client and Tax

Overview

Permanent - Full Time

Location: Milano

Job Role: Private Client and Tax

About us: A law firm focused on people and collaboration. For the past 125 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

For our Private Client and Tax team in Milan, we are seeking a well-organised and driven Trainee Lawyer (_Praticante Avvocato_).

Key elements of the role

• Conducting legal research
• Drafting legal memos
• Helping with business development activities, supporting the preparation of pitches and tenders
• Managing, reviewing and analysing documents
• Assisting with client events
• Producing accurate, high-quality work quickly and efficiently, utilising the firm's software packages and document management systems
• Upon request, preparing first drafts of terms of engagement letters; using electronic file opening, ensuring AML requirements are adhered to and requesting necessary Know Your Client documentation
• Other general administrative tasks

Key skills and experience

• Graduate in Law (graduated in Italy and eligible to be a_ Praticante Avvocato_)
• Outstanding academic record (at least 102 / 110)
• Fluency in both Italian and English (C1 level of English is required)
• Demonstrated interest in, or prior experience with, private international law; a postgraduate master’s degree in the field is considered a nice to have
• An interest in tax planning and domestic / international taxation matters is considered a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Enthusiastic and engaged attitude with excellent people skills and a clear communication style
• Strong research abilities
• Teamwork is essential and you will frequently collaborate with colleagues in our overseas offices
• Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

For further information, please contact the recruitment team.

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