Experienced Personal Tax Lawyer or Advisor

Calculatrice; Paliseul; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Arendt & Medernach in Luxembourg is seeking an Experienced Personal Tax Lawyer or Advisor to join our private wealth team advising high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs and families on cross-border mobility matters and wealth structuring. You will work with senior professionals on domestic and international projects, conducting tax research and delivering tailored solutions.

A Master in Tax Law and an LL.M.

Qualifications

• Hold a master’s degree in law specialised in Tax.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in Personal Tax in Luxembourg.
• Fluent in English and French; German is an asset.
• Strong listening and analytical skills to gain client trust.
• Open-minded, dynamic, flexible and able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal and tax research and analyse issues affecting private clients, executives, and family-owned businesses.
• Advise clients on private wealth structuring, estate and succession planning, and wealth transfer matters.
• Assist with executive compensation and incentive arrangements including equity and deferred compensation plans.
• Provide tax advice to internationally mobile individuals and cross-border employees.
• Draft opinions, memoranda and other documentation related to private wealth and personal tax matters.
• Participate in client meetings and ensure tailored solutions for complex client situations.
• Monitor developments in private client tax and contribute to know-how sharing.

Education

Master in Tax Law

LL.M degree (English-speaking country)

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:

Experienced Personal Tax Lawyer or Advisor

Your role

You will join a team of highly skilled professionals advising high‑net‑worth individuals, entrepreneurs, senior executives, families, and family offices on a broad range of private wealth, personal tax, and cross‑border mobility matters. Working closely with senior team members, you will quickly become involved in sophisticated domestic and international projects and contribute to the delivery of tailored solutions to clients.

Your responsibilities

• Conducting legal and tax research and analysing issues affecting private clients, executives, and family‑owned businesses;
• Advising clients on private wealth structuring, estate and succession planning, and wealth transfer matters;
• Assisting with the design and implementation of executive compensation and incentive arrangements, including equity and deferred compensation plans, supplementary pension schemes, profit‑sharing arrangements, and other reward structures;
• Providing tax advice to internationally mobile individuals, expatriates, and cross‑border employees on the tax implications of their professional and personal situations;
• Drafting legal opinions, memoranda, and other documentation relating to private wealth, executive compensation, and personal tax matters;
• Participating in client meetings and conference calls and assisting in the delivery of practical and tailored solutions to complex client situations;
• Monitoring legal and tax developments relevant to private clients and contributing to the team's know‑how and knowledge‑sharing initiatives.

Your profile

• You hold a master’s degree in law specialised in Tax, ideally completed by an LL.M degree in an English‑speaking country;
• You have gained a minimum of 2 years of professional experience within the fields of Personal Tax in Luxembourg;
• You are fluent in English, and French. German would be an asset;
• 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 organised 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 values each employee for what they bring to the community. For more information, please refer to our diversity and inclusion policy on our website.

If you are interested in this job opportunity, we are looking forward to receiving your application. All applications will be treated confidentially. Please be aware that the selected candidate will be required to provide a criminal record (or certificate of good conduct).