Associate - Banking and Finance

AKD is a leading Benelux law firm with offices in Brussels, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. With a team of 550 committed lawyers, tax lawyers and staff, we deliver high quality legal services based on a full-service approach. Our client base varies from large multinational companies to family-owned businesses, from financial institutions to high net worth individuals, and from the semi-public sector to listed entities. We have a pragmatic approach to business issues and provide tailored solutions for a variety of client needs by taking current legal, economic and political reality into account.

For our Luxembourg office, we are looking for a (Junior) Associate Lawyer with 2-4 years of experience to strengthen our Banking and Finance team.

In our Luxembourg office, we count around 40 employees. You can define our culture as informal, hardworking but personal and sociable people who are easy to connect with.

As an Associate, you will support the management of files from A to Z, in direct contact with the Partners, and clients. You will participate in challenging and often cross-border matters, including amongst others, structured finance, real estate finance, acquisition finance, fund finance and securitisation transactions as well as regulatory related advice.

Our ideal candidate has:

• a Master’s degree in Law from a European University and can show excellent academic records;

• For more experienced lawyers: You have achieved the Bar in Luxembourg or an European Country (list IV) ;

• 2 to 4 years' experience in Banking and Finance department within an international or national law firm based in Luxembourg;

• strong communication skills, adaptation skills, and problem-solving abilities;

• is a team player, works efficiently with an entrepreneurial and commercial approach; and

• ability to work in English and French

Responsibilities:

• Managing Financial Transactions: Manage transactions end-to-end, under supervision and guidance from the Partners, coordinating negotiations, structuring, documentation, and execution.

• Providing Strategic Legal Advice: Advise clients on all types of financing transactions and cross-border financing structures.

• Drafting and Reviewing Financial Documentation: Prepare and review loan agreements, security packages, intercreditor arrangements, and refinancing structures. Ensure documentation aligns with commercial objectives and regulatory standards.

• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with specialists in corporate law, tax, funds, litigation, and restructuring to deliver integrated legal solutions across financial transactions.

• Client Relationship Management: Act as a trusted advisor to leading banks, financial institutions, sponsors, and borrowers. Understand their strategic goals and deliver bespoke legal and commercial advice tailored to their fit.

What do we offer you?

A friendly and positive team focusing on personal development, education and group achievement.

A future-oriented process of career planning and emphasis on nurturing your talents and strong points, encouraging you to deliver excellent solutions for our clients.

You will have the opportunity to steadily build your career and grow your internal and external exposure. Our flexible learning environment will support you in further developing your talents in your field of expertise, in client engagement and in honing your leadership skills.

Enthusiastic?

We look forward to receiving your application!

Diversity and inclusion

We believe that everyone working at AKD will only get the best out of themselves if they are allowed to be themselves. That is why we are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing an open, diverse, safe and inclusive environment. AKD is a place where people, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status or sexual orientation, can thrive and reach their full potential.