Corporate Lawyer

Corporate Lawyer – Luxembourg

Our client is an international capital group with a diverse portfolio of businesses and investments, headquartered in Luxembourg and operating across multiple jurisdictions. As a recruitment agency, we are currently seeking an experienced Corporate Lawyer to join the client’s Luxembourg office and support the group’s corporate and transactional activities.

Role overview

• Acting as in-house legal counsel for the Luxembourg holding and operating entities of an international group, with a strong focus on corporate and company law.
• Providing day-to-day legal support to management and group functions on cross-border corporate, commercial and governance matters.
• Liaising on a regular basis with local courts, notaries and external law firms in Luxembourg in connection with corporate transactions, litigation and regulatory matters.

Key responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating corporate documentation, including shareholders’ agreements, share purchase agreements, joint venture documentation, minutes, powers of attorney and board/shareholders’ resolutions.
• Managing the full corporate life cycle of Luxembourg entities (incorporations, capital increases and reductions, restructurings, mergers, liquidations and migrations).
• Coordinating and overseeing corporate restructurings and cross-border transactions within the group, in cooperation with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Representing group entities before local authorities and courts in corporate and commercial matters, in coordination with external counsel where appropriate.
• Ensuring compliance with Luxembourg corporate law, EU regulations and internal group policies, including corporate governance, regulatory filings and record keeping.
• Preparing legal opinions and memos on Luxembourg corporate law issues and their impact on group structures and transactions.
• Monitoring legal and regulatory developments in Luxembourg relevant to the group’s activities and advising management on their practical implications.

Candidate profile

• University degree in Law, with a specialization in corporate or business law; admission to the Luxembourg Bar or another European bar will be considered a strong asset.
• 5–8 years of professional experience in corporate law, ideally gained in a leading Luxembourg or international law firm or within an international corporate group.
• Solid knowledge of Luxembourg company law and corporate governance, with hands-on experience in managing complex corporate structures and transactions.
• Proven experience in dealing with local authorities, courts, notaries and external law firms in Luxembourg.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken); knowledge of French and/or German will be considered an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills, high attention to detail and the ability to provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a cross-border team.

What is offered

• A challenging and responsible in-house role within a stable, international capital group based in Luxembourg.
• Direct exposure to cross-border corporate work, complex structures and international stakeholders.
• Competitive remuneration package, commensurate with experience, and attractive benefits in line with the Luxembourg market.
• Professional development opportunities in a dynamic and international environment.