Entry Level Legal Associates

Calculatrice; Paliseul; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Arendt & Medernach in Luxembourg invites entry-level legal associates to join a team of skilled professionals. You will work on a variety of international cases under senior partners, drafting and reviewing documents, conducting research, and liaising with clients by conference calls.

The role emphasizes English fluency, with French or German as a plus, in a multicultural environment. Candidates hold a Master 1/2 in law (LL.M preferred), have internships in international firms, and demonstrate

Qualifications

• Requires a university degree in law (Master 1 or 2), ideally with LL.M from an English-speaking country.
• Gained initial professional experience via internships in international law firms.
• Fluent in English; French or German is a plus.
• Strong listening skills and analytical rigor to gain client/internal trust.
• Open-minded, dynamic, flexible, and able to work in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and reviewing documents and contracts.
• Conducting legal research.
• Participating in meetings and/or conference calls with clients to discuss projects.
• Following up on client requests and drafting opinions under supervision of the partner.
• Involvement in knowledge sharing; work on diversified cases in a multicultural environment.

Skills

English fluency

Listening skills

Analytical rigor

Teamwork

Open-mindedness

Education

Master 1/2 in Law

LL.M. (preferred)

Job description

Arendt & Medernach is the leading independent business law firm in Luxembourg with over 800 professionals. The firm’s international team of more than 450 legal experts represents Luxembourg and foreign clients in all areas of Luxembourg business law from its main office in Luxembourg and representative offices in Frankfurt, Hong Kong, London, New York, and Paris.

Our service to clients is differentiated by the end-to-end specialist advice we offer, covering all legal, regulatory, taxation, and advisory aspects of doing business in Luxembourg.

Our firm advises international and domestic clients in all areas of business law relevant to their business activities, ranging from fund formation, banking, insurance, private equity, and real estate to corporate and tax matters.

Given the ongoing development of our firm, we are currently recruiting:

Entry-Level Legal Associates

Your role:

You will join a team of highly skilled legal professionals who are experts in their fields. You will quickly have direct involvement in a variety of legal cases under the guidance of senior team members. Your tasks will include :

• Drafting and reviewing documents and contracts;

• Conducting legal research;

• Participating in meetings and/or conference calls with clients to discuss their projects;

• Following up on client requests and drafting opinions and documents under the supervision of the partner in charge;

• Becoming rapidly involved in the knowledge sharing;

• Our international client base will allow you to work on diversified cases in a multicultural and dynamic environment.

Your profile:

• You hold a university degree in law (Master 1 or 2), ideally completed by an LL.M degree in an English speaking country;

• You have gained some initial professional experience through internships in international law firms;

• You are fluent in English, and ideally also French or German;

• You have proven listening skills and analytical rigor which enable you to gain the trust of internal and external contact persons;

• You are open-minded, dynamic, flexible, and capable of working in a team in an organized and independent manner.

Within Arendt, we uphold high standards. Our professionals work with clients on engaging projects, empowered from the start. With a strong local presence in Luxembourg and international reach, we support and train our team members to thrive in a culture of excellence. Specialised teams ensure the right skills are available, allowing for a focus on added value. Our leaders are approachable, providing support and mentoring.

We offer a vibrant social life with numerous events, embracing sports and art, our culture encourages openness and discovery beyond the professional realm. With over 50 nationalities represented, Arendt is committed to the well-being of its staff, serving the best interests of its clients, protecting the environment, and supporting education.

Arendt promotes equal opportunities and value each employee for what they bring to the community. For more information, please refer to our diversity and inclusion policy on our website.

Please be aware that the selected candidate will be required to provide a criminal record (or certificate of good conduct).