Corporate/M&A | Counsel

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.

Corporate/M&A | Counsel

To support the continued growth and development of our Corporate/M&A practice, we are looking for a highly experienced and business-minded Counsel to join our Luxembourg team.

Beyond a senior legal position, this role offers the opportunity to help shape the future growth of a leading Corporate/M&A practice within an ambitious and entrepreneurial partnership, while further developing your client relationships, market profile and long-term career.

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 Counsel, you will take a leading role in the management and delivery of complex Corporate/M&A matters. Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising domestic and international clients on complex M&A transactions, private equity investments, joint ventures, strategic alliances, corporate restructurings and governance matters;
• Leading significant transaction workstreams and ensuring high-quality delivery throughout the transaction lifecycle;
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating sophisticated transaction documentation, including share purchase agreements, shareholders’ agreements, investment agreements, merger documentation and related corporate documents;
• Providing strategic legal advice to clients on corporate governance, shareholders’ issues, board matters, fiduciary duties, corporate reorganisations and general company law matters;
• Coordinating cross-practice teams involving Tax, Funds, Banking & Finance, Employment, Regulatory and other specialists;
• Managing multi-jurisdictional projects in close cooperation with CMS offices and external counsel;
• Acting as a trusted point of contact for clients and developing strong, long-term client relationships;
• Supervising, mentoring and supporting the development of associates and junior lawyers;
• Ensuring efficient team organisation, matter management and delivery standards;
• Contributing actively to the strategic development and visibility of the Corporate/M&A practice.
• Participating in business development initiatives, pitches, client events, publications and thought leadership;
• Supporting the partners in the growth, positioning and management of the practice;

Your profile

• You hold a Master’s degree in Law;
• You are admitted to the Luxembourg Bar;
• You have significant experience in Corporate/M&A within a leading Luxembourg or international law firm;
• You have a strong track record advising on complex domestic and cross-border transactions;
• You are able to manage matters with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility;
• You possess excellent drafting, negotiation, client management and project management skills;
• You combine technical excellence with a pragmatic, commercial and solution-oriented approach;
• You have strong interpersonal skills and are comfortable advising senior client stakeholders;
• You demonstrate leadership, sound judgement and the ability to guide and develop junior team members;
• You are keen to contribute to the strategic growth and market visibility of the practice;
• 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;
• A senior role within a dynamic team led by two Partners and composed of approximately 15 lawyers and professionals;
• Exposure to sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions involving leading multinational groups, private equity sponsors, financial institutions and entrepreneurs;
• A high level of autonomy, direct client exposure and the opportunity to take ownership of matters from an early stage;
• Close collaboration with the Partners on strategic mandates, client development initiatives and the continued growth of the practice;
• A genuinely entrepreneurial environment where initiative, commercial awareness and new ideas are valued and encouraged;
• The opportunity to contribute actively to the development and market positioning of both the Corporate/M&A practice and CMS Luxembourg as a whole;
• A collaborative culture with accessible leadership, limited hierarchy and a strong focus on teamwork and knowledge sharing;
• A key role in mentoring and developing junior lawyers while helping shape the future generation of talent within the team;
• Close cooperation with leading specialists across Tax, Funds, Banking & Finance, Employment and Regulatory practices, both locally and across the CMS international network;
• Access to one of the largest legal networks worldwide, providing opportunities to work on high-profile international mandates and develop relationships across multiple jurisdictions;
• Real long-term career prospects for lawyers combining technical excellence, leadership, client relationship skills and a commitment to growing the business;
• 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 hr@cms-dblux.com

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. t 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.