Senior German Banking & Finance Associate

Austin Bright; Biesdorf; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A prestigious international law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to enhance its Banking & Finance practice in Luxembourg. You will lead complex transactions while advising a diverse client base, including major financial institutions. Ideal candidates have 4-7 years of relevant experience, a Master’s in Law, and fluency in English and German. This role offers a competitive salary and a clear career trajectory towards partnership, within a collaborative work environment.

Leistungen

Highly competitive salary package

Continuous professional development programs

Collaborative work environment

Qualifikationen

• 4 to 7 years of post-qualification experience in Banking & Finance.
• Thorough understanding of the Luxembourg legal and regulatory environment.
• Admission to the Luxembourg Bar is highly advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Lead complex cross-border banking and finance transactions.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents.
• Provide legal advice on Luxembourg regulatory matters.
• Mentor junior associates.

Kenntnisse

Fluent in English and German

Excellent analytical skills

Ability to work independently

Mentoring skills

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Law (or equivalent)

Jobbeschreibung

Our client, a prestigious international law firm consistently ranked among the top global legal providers, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Associate to join its market-leading Banking & Finance practice in Luxembourg.

This is a unique opportunity to advise a diverse and sophisticated client base, including major financial institutions, investment funds, and multinational corporations, particularly those operating in the German-speaking market.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex cross-border banking and finance transactions, including :
• Acquisition and leveraged finance.
• Debt capital markets and bond issues.
• Securitization and structured finance.
• Real estate finance and general lending.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, legal opinions, and regulatory filings.
• Provide strategic legal advice on Luxembourg regulatory matters concerning credit institutions, PSFs (Professionnels du Secteur Financier), and financial services.
• Mentor junior associates and contribute actively to business development initiatives targeting the German market.
• Maintain and develop strong professional relationships with clients and other legal and financial advisors.

The Ideal Candidate Profile

• You possess 4 to 7 years of post-qualification experience in Banking & Finance, gained within a top-tier law firm in Luxembourg or a comparable common/civil law jurisdiction.
• You hold a Master’s degree in Law (or equivalent) from a reputable university.
• Essential : You are fluent in English and German (written and spoken) to advise clients effectively. Proficiency in French is a significant asset.
• You have a thorough understanding of the Luxembourg legal and regulatory environment for financial transactions.
• You are a highly organized self-starter with excellent analytical skills and the ability to work independently while excelling within a team environment.
• Admission to the Luxembourg Bar (or having passed the CCDL / equivalent) is highly advantageous.

Why Join them?

• Global Platform : Work on transactions that define the market, alongside international experts.
• Career Trajectory : Clear path to partnership and continuous professional development programs.
• Compensation : Highly competitive salary package commensurate with experience, plus comprehensive benefits.
• Culture : A collaborative, professional, and intellectually stimulating work environment.