Senior Lawyer - Corporate Transactions & Advisory, Luxembourg

Company Description

Who we are

We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm’s global standards with in-depth local expertise.

Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That’s why we’re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.

Our one firm global strategy is focused on targeted growth led by the needs of our core clients, those who we can best support with the breadth and depth of Clifford Chance expertise, across the sectors and geographies, which matter most to them.

You’ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they’ve reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that’s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you’ll find across all of our teams.

Whichever area of the business you join, you’ll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet.

Job Description

The role

We advise many of the world's leading companies on public and private M&A, disposals, demergers, joint ventures, restructurings and [high value commercial contracts] with a particular focus on complex, cross-border transactions. Our team works closely with antitrust specialists on merger control matters and collaborates with experts across finance, capital markets, litigation, tax, pensions, employment and real estate to deliver integrated advice. We combine international deal execution skills with deep local market knowledge and sector-focused expertise. Our practice also covers corporate governance, regulatory compliance, intellectual property and technology advisory, providing clients with comprehensive support across all aspects of corporate activity.

Qualifications

• You are a qualified lawyer, either already registered with the Luxembourg Bar, or able to do so in a smooth and timely manner 
• You have gained relevant experience (5-7 years) in relevant M&A work, ideally with a leading law firm
• You are fluent in English and German; French is highly desirable, Luxembourgish is an asset
• You have a sharp, analytical mind, with strong commercial instinct
• You strive to provide high service delivery for our clients and develop a trust relationship with them;
• You are reliable, rigorous and dynamic
• You are able to simplify complex issues and provide clear, confident advice
• You enjoy working in a collaborative manner and value team spirit in your work environment.

Additional Information

What we offer

• A dynamic, multicultural work environment which fosters professional and personal development while working with top clients;
• You will join a team of knowledgeable and experienced lawyers, where you will benefit from training and guidance;
• An individualized professional relationship with local and international clients allowing you to develop your network and knowledge;
• A training program to foster your continuous personal and professional development. 

If interested in this opportunity, please upload your complete application in English (CV, cover letter and academic transcripts). Incomplete applications will not be processed.

At Clifford Chance, we are committed to treating all employees and job applicants fairly and equally. We have a number of initiatives and networks that support our aspiration to be the Global Law Firm of choice. These include our LGBT, Gender Parity, Ethnicity and Disability networks.