Are you ready to take your legal career to the next level with one of Vienna’s leading and rapidly growing international law firm? We are at the forefront of innovation in tax law services, delivering creative solutions to clients in Austria and abroad and we are currently looking for a Junior to Mid-Level Associate to join our Tax team in Vienna.
Join our team and help us reshape the industry.
In this role you will:
- Collaborate directly with senior colleagues, providing expert advice on a broad range of national and international tax law;
- Offer support and guidance in complex tax audits and tax litigation before Austrian tax courts;
- Manage intricate international tax disputes and secure binding tax rulings for our clients;
- Handle sensitive fiscal criminal law matters with discretion and expertise;
- Advise on multijurisdictional transactions, including M&A, reorganizations, restructurings, and other tax-related aspects;
- Play an active role in shaping the future of the law firm – your ideas, initiative, and commitment will make a meaningful impact;
- Thrive in a bilingual, multicultural environment that values teamwork and entrepreneurial mindset.
Key skills and experience required:
- A completed degree in law or business law;
- 1-4 years of experience in tax law, ideally gained in a law firm or tax consultancy;
- Completion of the bar exam and judicial clerkship is an advantage but not required;
- Excellent German and English skills (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus;
- Driven, adaptable, and with a strong sense of responsibility – ideal for candidates eager to grow and take on new challenges early in their career.
What we offer
- A unique opportunity to help grow an emerging industry leader and gain hands-on experience with direct client contact from day one.
- A flat organizational structure and close mentorship fostering rapid learning and professional development.
- Regular feedback, personalized internal training and support in professional qualifications.
- A modern office in the newly opened, prestigious Wiener Posthöfe, flexible working arrangements and an engaging team culture.
- A competitive starting salary (from EUR 3,500/month based on experience), plus attractive benefits such as gym membership, annual public transportation tickets, and more.
At Kinstellar, we prioritize your goals. We begin by understanding your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities that unlock your full potential. By joining our team of exceptional talents, you become part of our high culture where we are committed to your personal and professional growth. We offer:
- High-level corporate culture: Our culture comes to life through our five core values: Excellence, Insight, Integrity, Team Spirit and Drive. At Kinstellar, we place a premium on integrity and are the only regional law firm with a dedicated risk and compliance team, along with a comprehensive anti-corruption compliance program.
- Learning & development: Benefit from professional development and training in a leading Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), Southeast Europe (SEE) and Central Asia (CA) law firm, engaging in interesting work for reputable local and international clients.
- Wellbeing: Experience comprehensive benefits tailored to individual needs, fostering your mental and physical wellbeing. We prioritize your work-life balance with firm-wide days off and offer competitive compensation, including future salary growth and an annual performance bonus.
- Social impact: Engage in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives for both local and global impact. Our employee-driven Community Investment program includes pro bono work, volunteering, donations, and sponsorships.
Why Kinstellar?
At Kinstellar, we provide premium legal services and pride ourselves on having a collaborative, team oriented, future looking culture providing unique development opportunities to grow in a highly supportive working environment throughout all stages of your career. At Kinstellar you will have the opportunity to work with outstanding lawyers of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), Southeast Europe (SEE) and Central Asia (CA) and of the world’s greatest referring law firms on highly complex cases. We are a purpose-driven organization, with outstanding sector and service line expertise, knowledge and commitment to client service and innovation.
We know our people value flexibility around when and where they work. So, we are committed to offering a more adaptable way to work, balancing the way you work and your lifestyle with hybrid working options.
We will support your career aspirations by offering access to mobility programs such as intra- office secondments and secondments with referring law firms where possible. These programs give you the chance to travel to other countries, engage with international clients, lawyers and develop your networks.
Equal opportunities
Kinstellar provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants and strictly prohibits discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristics.
Joining Kinstellar means working with some of the finest legal minds in CEE, SEE & CA on the region's most challenging mandates. We attract the best and brightest talents to help us continue our stellar growth.
Do you consider yourself Stellar?
To apply
At Kinstellar we welcome direct applications. Please send your application (CV and cover letter) in English to Estera Stojanovic at . We will be in touch with you once we have reviewed your application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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