Corporate/M&A | Managing 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.

Corporate/M&A | Managing Associate

To support the continued growth of our Corporate/M&A practice, we are looking for a talented and ambitious Managing 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 a Managing Associate within our Corporate/M&A team, you will be involved in a broad range of corporate and transactional matters, including:

• Advising domestic and international clients on mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, joint ventures, strategic alliances and corporate restructurings.
• Supporting clients throughout the entire lifecycle of transactions, from structuring and legal due diligence to negotiation, signing and closing.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating transaction documentation, including share purchase agreements, shareholders’ agreements, investment agreements, board and shareholder resolutions and ancillary corporate documents.
• Advising clients on general corporate law matters, corporate governance, shareholders’ rights, corporate housekeeping and day-to-day company law issues.
• Coordinating legal due diligence processes and working closely with Tax, Funds, Banking & Finance, Employment and Regulatory teams.
• Participating in client meetings, conference calls, negotiations and transaction management processes.
• Collaborating with CMS teams across multiple jurisdictions on cross-border transactions and international projects.
• Preparing legal analyses, memoranda and practical, business-oriented advice tailored to clients’ objectives.
• Managing workstreams with an increasing degree of autonomy.
• Supporting junior lawyers and contributing to the sharing of knowledge within the team.
• Contributing to business development initiatives, publications, client alerts and internal know-how projects

Your profile

• You hold a Master’s degree in Law.
• You are admitted to the Luxembourg Bar, or are in the process of obtaining admission.
• You have solid experience in Corporate/M&A gained within a leading Luxembourg or international law firm.
• You have been involved in domestic and cross-border transactions and are familiar with transaction management processes.
• You possess strong technical, drafting, analytical and organisational skills.
• You demonstrate sound legal judgement, attention to detail and a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset.
• You are proactive, reliable and able to manage several matters simultaneously.
• You enjoy working as part of a team and are comfortable interacting directly with clients and colleagues.
• You are keen to develop your technical expertise, client exposure and autonomy.
• 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 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. 

CMS Luxembourg does not work with recruitment agencies or headhunters for this position. Candidates interested in joining CMS Luxembourg should apply directly.

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.