Experienced Lawyer – Accounting law

Arendt & Medernach is the leading independent business law firm in Luxembourg with over 800 professionals. The firm’s international team of more than 450 legal experts represents Luxembourg and foreign clients in all areas of Luxembourg business law from its main office in Luxembourg and representative offices in Frankfurt, Hong Kong, London, New York, and Paris.

Our service to clients is differentiated by the end-to-end specialist advice we offer, covering all legal, regulatory, taxation, and advisory aspects of doing business in Luxembourg.

Our firm advises international and domestic clients in all areas of business law relevant to their business activities, ranging from fund formation, banking, insurance, private equity, and real estate to corporate and tax matters.

Within Arendt, we uphold high standards. Our professionals work with clients on engaging projects, empowered from the start. With a strong local presence in Luxembourg and international reach, we support and train our team members to thrive in a culture of excellence. Specialised teams ensure the right skills are available, allowing for a focus on added value. Our leaders are approachable, providing support and mentoring.

We offer a vibrant social life with numerous events, embracing sports and art, our culture encourages openness and discovery beyond the professional realm. With over 50 nationalities represented, Arendt is committed to the well-being of its staff, serving the best interests of its clients, protecting the environment, and supporting education.

Given the ongoing development of our firm and the growth of our Financial Reporting and Accounting Standards practice, we are currently recruiting:

Experienced Lawyer – Accounting law

Your role :

• Provide expert legal advice on financial reporting and application of accounting standards to clients,
• Ensure clients’ compliance with all relevant accounting and financial reporting standards,
• Advise on the legal aspects of financial statements, audits, and accounting practices,
• Assist clients in interpreting and applying accounting standards applied in Luxembourg (Lux GAAP, IFRS),
• Follow-up on client requests and draft opinions on documents under the supervision of the partner in charge,
• Participate in meetings and conference calls with clients to discuss their projects,
• After an initial integration period, you will become increasingly involved in organising work/knowledge sharing.

Your profile :

• You hold a university degree in law with an in-depth knowledge of contract law and company law, ideally completed by a post-graduate degree in accounting, auditing or tax law,
• You have gained at least 3 years of experience in national (LUX GAAP, BE GAAP or FR GAAP) and international accounting law (IFRS) in a law, audit, or consulting firm,
• You are fluent in French and English, both written and spoken. German would be considered an asset,
• You possess proven listening skills and analytical rigor which enable you to gain the trust of internal and external actors,
• You are motivated, dynamic, able to work both independently and in a team, and are eager to develop strong relationships with clients in an international context,
• You are service orientated and have excellent analytical writing skills.

We offer :

• Excellent career development opportunities with tailor-made internal training focused on both technical and soft skills;
• An entrepreneurial work culture where we promote talent & ideas;
• Multicultural, diverse teams encouraging collaborative work;
• The opportunity to work and interact within a wide network of specialists; and
• A hybrid working environment offering flexibility and the possibility to work from home.

Arendt promotes equal opportunities and value each employee for what they bring to the community.

For more information, please refer to our diversity and inclusion policy on our website.

Interested?



We look forward to receiving your application!

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