Tax Lawyer - Luxembourg

at  White Case

FIRM SUMMARY

White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be.
With lawyers and staff operating from more than 47 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world’s key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work.
It’s not just about our global network of offices and shared services centers; it’s the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It’s one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work. And why we attract a diverse group of people.
Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Diversity is a core value of our Firm and it has been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings around the world. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are currently looking for a mid-level associate to join our Tax team in our Luxembourg office. We welcome candidates with practical experience in taxation law in Luxembourg with strong academic credentials.
You should possess a good breadth of legal and commercial knowledge, excellent technical skills, and the logical rigor to grasp the tax intricacies of cross-border structuring, advisory and transactional matters.
Working in a client-facing practice, excellent communication and interpersonal skills will also be significant assets – enabling you to form strong professional relationships, and to explain sophisticated legal concepts in clear, precise language that can be easily understood by non-lawyers.
Given the rapid pace of our practice, you will need to be highly organized—comfortable meeting tight deadlines and managing multiple workstreams.
A team player with a global mindset, you should be excited by the opportunity to work alongside lawyers across the firm’s international offices and practices.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Membership of an EEA Bar (required)
• 3-6 years of experience in a top-tier international law firm
• Strong background in Luxembourg tax law, including experience in advising on fund structuring, debt finance, capital markets, and M&A transactions
• Fluent in English and French; German and/or Luxembourgish considered an asset
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively
• Proven time management skills, with the ability to stay calm under pressure while juggling multiple projects
• Exceptional drafting skills, demonstrating the ability to produce precise, high-quality legal documents
• Driven by professional growth, with a strong motivation for continuous learning and development
• Team player with a collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively within a team
• Proactive, resourceful, and takes initiative with a problem-solving attitude
• International experience is a plus
• Good understanding of the key risks and issues involved in cross-border transactions
• Extensive experience advising on commercial contracts in a tax context, including share and asset purchases, credit agreements, bond documents (e.g., offering memoranda, purchase agreements, indentures, trust deeds), corporate approvals, offering circulars, etc.

Please refer the Job description for details