Corporate/M&A | Associate

CMS Luxembourg is a future-facing business law firm delivering sector-focused legal and tax expertise to leading local and international clients.

With more than 70 lawyers in Luxembourg and over 6,800 lawyers across more than 45 countries worldwide, CMS combines deep local expertise with seamless international reach. Our Corporate/M&A team advises leading multinational groups, private equity sponsors, financial institutions, entrepreneurs and family-owned businesses on strategic domestic and cross-border transactions.

To support the continued growth of our Corporate/M&A practice, we are looking for a talented and ambitious Associate to join our team in Luxembourg.

You will become part of a highly regarded and expanding Corporate/M&A team led by 2 Partners and composed of approximately 15 lawyers and professionals, working on sophisticated transactions in a collaborative, international and highly dynamic environment.

Your responsibilities

As an Associate within our Corporate/M&A team, you will :

• Assist senior associates on M&A transactions, corporate structuring and restructuring operations, and general Luxembourg corporate law matters.
• Participate in client meetings, follow up on client requests, and draft all necessary legal and regulatory documentation.
• Contribute to the drafting of corporate documentation and transactional agreements.
• Conduct legal research.

Your profile

• You hold a Master’s degree in Law.
• You have between 1 and 2 years of completed experience in Corporate/M&A gained within a leading Luxembourg or international law firm. 
• You are ideally admitted to List II or List IV of the Luxembourg Bar.
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• You have a strong sense of responsibility and initiative, combined with good organisational skills.
• You have an eye for details and you are proactive to suggest improvements.
• You are confident and professional, you enjoy working and interacting within a multi-cultural setting.
• You are fluent in English and French, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of German and/or Luxembourgish would be considered an asset.

What we offer

• The opportunity to join one of Luxembourg’s leading Corporate/M&A practices within an international law firm.
• Exposure to complex, high-value and often cross-border transactions.
• Direct interaction with clients and close collaboration with experienced partners and senior lawyers.
• A team structure that allows for meaningful involvement, responsibility and professional development.
• The opportunity to work with recognised specialists across Corporate/M&A, Tax, Funds, Banking & Finance, Employment and Regulatory practices.
• A collaborative, friendly and supportive working environment.
• Continuous legal training and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Access to international CMS initiatives, cross-border matters and network-wide expertise.
• A competitive remuneration package and attractive benefits.

If you wish to join a dynamic law firm, please do not hesitate to apply by sending us your CV via [email protected] 

Please note that, should your application be successful, the recruitment process will include the provision of a recent extract from your criminal record (casier judiciaire).

All applications and information provided will be treated with the strictest confidentiality. 

CMS Luxembourg does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies. Any candidate profile submitted without a prior written agreement and an active recruitment mandate from CMS Luxembourg will be considered unsolicited and shall not give rise to any placement fee. Candidates interested in joining CMS Luxembourg are invited to apply directly through our careers channels.