Job Description
CMS is a future-facing law firm. With more than 90 offices in over 45 countries and 7,200+ lawyers worldwide, we combine deep local market understanding with a global perspective. Active in Luxembourg since 2011, CMS Luxembourg now counts more than 70 lawyers, recognised genuine experts in their respective fields. The Firm provides comprehensive legal support to local and international clients, both for their Luxembourg transactions and their day-to-day operations.
The role
Our Capital Markets and Securitisation practice is experiencing sustained growth, and we are looking to recruit a Senior Associate (5-7 years PQE) to further strengthen our team in Luxembourg.
You will join a high-performing team advising leading financial institutions, arrangers, issuers, sponsors, investors and other market participants on a broad range of DCM, securitisation and structured finance transactions, acting on both lead and local counsel mandates.
The role offers exposure to sophisticated EMTN platforms, securitisation structures, structured products and complex cross-border capital markets transactions involving Luxembourg entities and international stakeholders.
As a Senior Associate, you will be expected to lead matters with a high degree of independence, manage client relationships, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and play a key role in the continued growth and visibility of the practice. You will act as a trusted adviser to clients while supporting the strategic development of the team.
Your responsibilities
In addition to the responsibilities listed above, you will:
- Lead complex domestic and cross-border transactions from structuring through to closing;
- Independently manage client relationships and act as a key point of contact on strategic matters;
- Coordinate and supervise transaction teams across multiple workstreams and jurisdictions;
- Review and oversee the work of junior lawyers and Managing Associates;
- Contribute to technical excellence and quality control within the team;
- Take an active role in business development, client pitches, networking initiatives and thought leadership activities;
- Support the development, mentoring and performance of junior team members.
Your profile
- Qualified lawyer with 5 to 7 years of relevant Luxembourg experience in debt capital markets, structured finance, securitisation and/or banking & finance;
- Strong technical expertise in debt capital markets transactions and related Luxembourg and European regulatory frameworks;
- Ability to independently drive complex transactions and oversee multiple workstreams while maintaining a high standard of technical quality;
- Strong experience managing client relationships and coordinating multidisciplinary teams;
- Proven ability to supervise and mentor junior lawyers;
- Excellent command of English; French and/or German would be considered a strong asset;
- Strong commercial awareness and business-development mindset;
- Pragmatic, solution-oriented and capable of exercising sound judgment in complex situations;
- Demonstrated interest and experience in adopting innovative ways of working, including leveraging technology and AI;
- Team player with the ambition and leadership skills to contribute to the continued growth of the practice.
What we offer
- The opportunity to join a leading international law firm with a strong reputation in Luxembourg and worldwide
- Early responsibility and direct exposure to high-profile international clients
- A collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment where initiative is encouraged
- A broad range of sophisticated DCM, securitisation, investment funds and structured finance matters across products and industries
- Continuous learning through structured training programmes, mentoring and daily coaching
- Close interaction with experienced partners and senior lawyers
- Frequent opportunities to work on cross-border matters with colleagues across the CMS network
- A supportive environment focused on long-term professional development
- Competitive remuneration and benefits package
If you are interested please send us your CV to [email protected].
Please note that, in the event of recruitment, a recent extract from a criminal record (casier judiciaire) will be required.
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.