Junior Lawyer - Banking, Insurance & Financial Services at Arendt & Medernach

Luxembourg, , Luxembourg -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Writing, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Argumentation Skills, Regulatory Knowledge, Contract Law, M&A Experience, Financial Services Regulation, Insurance Law, Banking Law, Team Player, Attention to Detail, Conscientiousness, Passion for Law, Fluency in English, Fluency in French

Industry

Law Practice

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: ‎ Junior Lawyer - Banking, Insurance & Financial Services Your role: You will advise leading credit institutions, investment firms, insurance and reinsurance undertakings, electronic money and payment institutions, FinTechs and RegTechs and other professionals of the financial and insurance sectors on cutting-edge regulatory, commercial and contract law matters relevant to their businesses, both local and cross-border; You will be involved in global banking, insurance and financial services M&A deals and restructurings; You will conceive legal memoranda and opinions on critical banking, insurance and financial services matters; You will review, advise on and draft sophisticated banking, insurance and financial services contracts, procedures and policies; You will participate in the preparation and filing of high-profile and intricate regulatory license applications and notifications, in direct contact and cooperation with the Luxembourg supervisory authorities; You will deal with high-stakes local and international litigation and enforcement proceedings; You will assist in strategic assessments of complex criminal and regulatory investigations; You will advise on innovative FinTech and RegTech matters; You will devise internal and external trainings on ground-breaking regulatory developments. Your profile: You have a strong academic record (M2 from France, Belgium or Luxembourg) covering civil and commercial law; a specialization in financial services regulation or insurance or banking law is considered an asset; You are already qualified or planning to register for the Bar, preferably in Luxembourg; Any previous experience in the banking, insurance or financial services sector is considered an asset; You are proficient in English and French, both spoken and written. Fluency in German and/or Luxembourgish is considered an asset; You have excellent legal writing and analytical skills; You have excellent communication and argumentation skills; You are rigorous, conscientious and committed to producing high quality work; You are passionate about practicing law and eager to work as a team player in a challenging international professional setting. ‎ 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. Interested? 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). #AM Arendt & Medernach (A&M) is dedicated to providing top-quality legal services. Based in Kirchberg, A&M is the leading independent law firm in Luxembourg, representing local and international clients in all areas of Luxembourg business law. Arendt Regulatory & Consulting (ARC) is a team of experts from a diverse range of fields. Based in Kirchberg, ARC offers the opportunity to advise asset managers and servicers on their fund regulatory matters. Arendt Investor Services (AIS) acts as a regulated business facilitator. Supported by a team of experts in Hamm, AIS offers a full range of corporate, tax and funds services. Entrepreneurship At Arendt, we all share the same high standards. Our professionals are empowered from the beginning and have the opportunity to work with prestigious clients on engaging projects. We have a strong local presence in Luxembourg with an international reach. Expertise From the beginning, our people are supported and trained. We thrive in a culture of excellence, acquiring skills and knowledge that will last a lifetime. Specialised teams ensure the right skills are available, allowing for a focus on added value. Care Our leaders are approachable, and throughout our network of experts, everyone takes time for each other, offering support and mentoring newcomers. 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. Social We offer a vibrant social life with numerous events. We firmly believe that informal moments within our teams allow us to forge strong bonds. Our Arendt culture is enriched by sports and art in all its forms, which encourages openness and discoveries outside of the professional realm.

Responsibilities

The Junior Lawyer will advise clients in the banking, insurance, and financial services sectors on regulatory, commercial, and contract law matters. Responsibilities include drafting legal memoranda, reviewing contracts, and participating in regulatory license applications.