Corporate/M&A | Senior 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 | Senior Associate

To support the continued development of our Corporate/M&A practice, we are looking for an experienced and driven Senior Associate to join our Luxembourg team.

You will be part of a team led by 2 Partners and composed of approximately 15 lawyers and professionals, offering a strong platform for client exposure, autonomy, team contribution and career development.

Your responsibilities

As a Senior Associate, you will play a key role in the management and execution of complex corporate transactions. Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising domestic and international clients on M&A transactions, private equity deals, joint ventures, strategic alliances, corporate restructurings and general corporate law matters;
• Leading or actively managing transaction workstreams, from structuring and due diligence to negotiation, signing and closing;
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating key transaction documents, including share purchase agreements, shareholders’ agreements, investment agreements, disclosure documentation and related corporate documents;
• Advising clients on corporate governance, shareholder matters, board issues, corporate housekeeping and day-to-day company law questions;
• Managing legal due diligence processes, coordinating teams and ensuring high-quality delivery within transaction timelines;
• Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, including Tax, Funds, Banking & Finance, Employment and Regulatory specialists;
• Coordinating with CMS offices and external advisers on multi-jurisdictional matters;
• Participating actively in client meetings, negotiations and strategic discussions;
• Providing clear, practical and business-oriented legal advice to clients;
• Supervising, mentoring and reviewing the work of junior lawyers;
• Contributing to internal knowledge management, training initiatives and team organization;
• Supporting the development of client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives.

Your profile

• You have minimum 5 years of completed experience in transactional Corporate law in Luxembourg.

• You hold a Master’s degree in Law;
• You are admitted to the Luxembourg Bar;
• You have strong professional experience in Corporate/M&A within a leading Luxembourg or international law firm;
• You have a solid track record in domestic and cross-border transactions;
• You are able to manage significant parts of transactions with autonomy and confidence;
• You possess excellent drafting, negotiation and transaction management skills;
• You combine strong technical expertise with a pragmatic and commercial approach;
• You are client-focused and comfortable dealing directly with senior stakeholders;
• You demonstrate leadership, reliability and sound judgement;
• You enjoy mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to the development of the team;
• 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 teams in a high-quality international law firm.
• Direct involvement in sophisticated, strategic and often multi-jurisdictional transactions.
• A strong level of autonomy and responsibility, with real visibility within the team and towards clients.
• Close collaboration with recognised partners and specialists across multiple practice areas.
• The opportunity to help train and develop junior lawyers.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities to contribute to business development, publications, seminars and client initiatives.
• Continuous legal and professional training, locally and internationally.
• Access to the CMS international network, cross-border matters and sector-focused 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. 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.