Senior Legal Counsel - Luxembourg Market & CIB (M/F)

Founded in 1856, Banque Internationale à Luxembourg is the oldest multi-business bank in the Grand Duchy. From its foundation, the BIL has always played an active role in the development of the Luxembourg economy. It currently operates in retail, private and corporate banking, as well as on major capital markets. Employing more than 2 000 people, BIL is present in the financial hotspots that are Luxembourg, Switzerland, and China.
As a major player in Luxembourg's finance industry and as a signatory of the UN Principles of Responsible Banking, BIL is committed to handing over a responsible and sustainable bank to future generations.

You will be responsible for providing legal support to the Front Office and its support teams / departments. You will report to the legal team leader.

Your next challenge:

• Provide legal advice with regard to the Corporate & Institutional Banking and Retail activities (concerning mainly civil, commercial, corporate and consumer law aspects)
• Advise BIL Group on its duties and responsibilities in respect of these activities
• Draft, review, negotiate any types of agreements in relation with activities (mostly but not exclusively standard and customized credit agreements & security packages)
• Contribute to BIL group projects by giving the best legal recommendations
• Actively participate in the legal and regulatory developments within BIL group including the launch of new products in coordination with other departments (compliance, risks, product development, IT…)
• Participate in external working groups (ABBL, etc.)
• Coordinate outside counsel
• Provide support to the Head of Legal and team members on various matters

Your skills:

• University degree in law (BAC+5)
• Qualified lawyer within the European Union
• Minimum 4 years' experience in a large financial institution or a law firm in Luxembourg
• Strong knowledge of Luxembourg's corporate, financing and banking environment
• Excellent organization and coordination skills, combining attention to detail and an efficient overview of key questions and priorities
• Fluency in English and French is mandatory. German is an asset.
• Team player
• Flexible, polyvalent and able to work on various legal subjects
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivated

BIL offers a broad range of challenging projects and a huge choice of career paths .We will assist you in finding the one that best meets your skills and expectations. Your personal development is our priority and we greatly encourage you to dive into different business areas for the broadest possible experience.
BIL is firmly of the opinion that diversity & inclusion contribute towards increasing the collective performance of the Bank. We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion that encourages individual development with equal opportunities for all.

NB: The selected candidate will be asked to provide an extract from the criminal record (no.3) as evidence of integrity and justified with regard to the specific needs of the position to be filled. Other documents will be collected, to the extent legally permitted, to perform background checks.