Employment | Associate

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.

Employment Law | Associate

To support the continued growth of our Employment Law practice, we are looking for a talented Associate to join our team in Luxembourg.

You will become part of a highly regarded and expanding Employment Law & Dispute Resolution team led by two Partners and composed of approximately 10 lawyers and professionals, working on sophisticated and complex matters in a collaborative, international, and highly dynamic environment.

Your responsibilities

• Assist the Employment team in advising clients on a broad range of labour law aspects, business immigration and social security matters, including individual and collective issues, cross-border mobility, termination of employment, and workplace policies.
• Support the preparation of case files for both advisory and litigation work, ensuring accuracy and smooth coordination under the supervision of senior lawyers.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, helping maintain resources and updates on legal developments.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders, while managing assigned tasks proactively under guidance.
• Collaborate closely with the team members, gaining hands-on exposure to a wide variety of employment law matters and participating actively in ongoing projects.
• Participate in meetings, conference calls, professional events, and helping strengthen the firm’s visibility.

Your profile

• You hold a Master’s degree in Law.
• You are admitted to the Luxembourg Bar on List II, possibly on List IV.
• You have a strong interest in employment law and ideally some initial experience (through internships or up to three years of professional experience) in Luxembourg labour law, preferably gained within a law firm or an in-house legal department.
• You are eager to develop both advisory and litigation skills and enjoy working on diverse cases.
• You possess excellent analytical, drafting, and summarising skills, together with strong interpersonal abilities, and are keen to progress within a dynamic and ambitious team. 
• You are a proactive, pragmatic, and team-oriented professional with a strong sense of responsibility.
• You are fluent in French and English, both written and spoken. German and Luxembourgish are considered real assets.

What we offer

• The opportunity to join one of Luxembourg’s leading Employment Law & Dispute Resolution 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 Law & Dispute Resolution 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 are interested, please send us your CV to hr@cms-dblux.com.

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. 

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.