Banking & Capital Markets Lawyer
Published on 13/01/2026
Austin Bright
- Luxemburg (Canton), Luxemburg
- Legal
Introduction :
Our client is a leading American law firm with a strong and well-established international network. While globally recognised, the Luxembourg office operates as a human-sized team, offering close collaboration with partners and direct involvement in high-quality cross-border transactions. This environment provides junior lawyers with an exceptional learning curve, early responsibility on files, and meaningful client exposure. The firm is particularly well positioned on transactions combining banking, finance, and capital markets aspects, making this role ideal for a junior lawyer seeking broad technical development from the outset.
Responsibilities :
* Assist on a wide range of banking and capital markets transactions, including financing arrangements, debt instruments, and structured products.
* Draft, review, and assist in negotiating banking and capital markets documentation under partner supervision.
* Support partners and senior associates on cross-border transactions, regulatory analysis, and deal execution.
* Participate in client calls, internal discussions, and transaction closings, progressively gaining autonomy and responsibility.
Candidate Profile :
* 0 to 3 years of experience in banking, and capital markets, either within a law firm or through relevant legal internships.
* Strong interest in both banking and capital markets work, with a willingness to develop expertise across both areas.
* Excellent academic background with strong drafting and analytical skills.
* Fluent in English; French or any additional language is an asset.
* Motivated, proactive, and eager to learn in a demanding yet supportive environment.
What the Firm Offers :
* Direct and daily interaction with partners in a human-sized Luxembourg team.
* Exposure to high-level international transactions combining banking and capital markets aspects.
* Early responsibility on files and a steep learning curve from day one.
* International platform offering long-term career development and potential global exposure.
* Competitive remuneration aligned with profile and experience.
