Associate - Tax

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.

Our Team

The Luxembourg office is part of Eversheds Sutherland’s wider Benelux offering, which also includes our teams in Brussels and the Netherlands. As a fast-growing and ambitious practice, the Benelux team advises clients on both domestic and international matters, working closely with colleagues across the global Eversheds Sutherland network.

Our lawyers in the Benelux are active in a range of key practice areas, including Employment & Pensions, M&A, Banking & Finance, Tax, Corporate Notarial Services, Litigation, Real Estate & Planning, and Data, Privacy & Technology. Together, we serve clients across sectors such as energy, financial services, life sciences, and technology.

Due to our continued growth, we are recruiting an Associate to join our Tax team in Luxembourg.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with one of our Partners, Rafael Moll de Alba, who is recognised for his deep expertise in tax structuring for investment funds, corporations and private clients. Rafael also advises on merger and acquisition transactions, finance transactions, and tax reporting compliance matters (such as CRS, FATCA and DAC 6).

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work closely with Rafael and two other team members on a broad range of tax matters.

Our dynamic tax team has built its reputation on a strong practice in corporate M&A and restructuring, investment management, fintech, and the tax planning aspects of international holding and financing structures. Our focus is helping clients achieve their objectives in a tax-efficient manner, in full compliance with the latest Luxembourg and EU tax developments.

You will be involved in tax advisory projects for both national and international clients, identifying tax issues in light of recent developments. The role includes close collaboration with other practice areas and international offices, as well as direct client and advisor contact.

Skills and Experience

We are looking for candidates who:

- Have at least a four-year university degree in law, economics, accounting or finance, ideally with a tax specialisation.

- Have between 1 to 5 years of experience in tax in a law firm, accounting firm or financial services company in Luxembourg.

- Have professional proficiency in English and French. Knowledge of German, Luxembourgish, Spanish or any other language will be considered an asset.

- Are team players who value a collegial working environment. You are organised, flexible, proactive, and ambitious.

What’s in it for You?

At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on supporting your development, performance, financial future, and health, along with opportunities to contribute to the wider world.

- Excellent progression opportunities due to our dynamic growth in a vibrant team

- Work with exciting and varied international clients from the outset

- Regular training and further development in our international offices

- A partner will be assigned as your mentor to help shape and support your career path

- Opportunities to collaborate globally, including potential secondments to international offices

- A culture that promotes cooperation, diversity, and professional development

Diversity & Inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together.

We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.

For you,

For your success.

And what's next.