Job Description
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.
The role
Our Investment Funds practice is experiencing sustained growth, and we are looking to recruit an Associate (1-2 years' experience) to strengthen our team in Luxembourg.
You will join a high-performing team advising international clients on a broad range of investment fund structures and alternative investment strategies.
The role offers exposure to private equity, private debt, real estate and infrastructure funds, as well as the opportunity to work alongside colleagues from other practice areas on related transactions and structuring matters.
You will work closely with experienced partners and senior lawyers on sophisticated matters, benefiting from hands-on training, direct client exposure and a supportive environment designed to accelerate your professional development.
Your responsibilities
As an Associate, you will:
- Assist in advising clients on Luxembourg investment funds and related regulatory matters
- Support the structuring, launch and ongoing operation of investment vehicles
- Draft, review and assist in the negotiation of fund documentation and related agreements
- Conduct legal research and analyse regulatory developments
- Participate in the preparation of legal memoranda and client advice
- Attend client meetings and conference calls
- Liaise with service providers, counterparties and, where required, regulatory authorities
- Work closely with partners, senior lawyers and colleagues across practice groups on cross-border matters
- Contribute to internal know-how and training initiatives
- Support business development activities and client events
Your profile
- Master's degree in Law (LL.M. or equivalent qualification is an asset)
- Qualified lawyer with 1 to 2 years of relevant experience in investment funds in Luxembourg
- Good understanding of Luxembourg investment funds and related regulatory matters
- Exposure to alternative investment fund structures, including private equity, private debt, real estate and infrastructure, is considered an asset
- While experience with regulated funds is welcome (such as UCITS, ELTIF, Part II), the role is particularly suited to lawyers who have developed broad exposure to alternative investment funds
- Excellent command of English; French and/or German would be considered a strong asset
- Strong analytical and drafting skills
- Pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Team player with a proactive attitude
- Interest in innovative ways of working, including technology and AI
What we offer
- The opportunity to join a leading international law firm with a strong reputation in Luxembourg and worldwide
- Early responsibility and direct exposure to high-profile international clients
- A collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment where initiative is encouraged
- A broad range of sophisticated matters across multiple fund structures and asset classes
- Continuous learning through structured training programmes, mentoring and daily coaching
- Close interaction with experienced partners and senior lawyers
- Frequent opportunities to work on cross-border matters with colleagues across the CMS network
- A supportive environment focused on long-term professional development
- Competitive remuneration and benefits package
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. 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.