Associate - Litigation

AKD is a leading Benelux law firm with offices in Luxembourg, Brussels, and the Netherlands. With a team of +600 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 an Associate Lawyer with 4 to 5 years of experience to strengthen our Litigation practice.

Our Luxembourg office comprises approximately 50 professionals. We foster a collaborative and approachable culture that is both informal and dynamic, where individuals are hardworking yet personable, creating an environment in which colleagues connect easily and work closely together.

As an Associate, you will be involved in the management of matters from inception to completion, working in close collaboration with Partners and maintaining direct contact with clients. You will contribute to complex and often cross-border cases across a broad range of contentious areas, including civil and commercial litigation, corporate disputes, banking and finance litigation, investment fund litigation, as well as administrative and tax proceedings.

Our ideal candidate has:

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

• Achieved the Bar (‘Avoué’) in Luxembourg or an European Country (list IV) ;

• 4 to 5 years' experience in Litigation 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 Dispute Files End-to-End
  Handle contentious matters from inception to resolution under the supervision of partners, including case strategy, drafting of submissions, evidence gathering, negotiations, and court representation. Coordinate with clients and external parties to ensure timely and effective case progression.

• Providing Strategic Litigation Advice
  Advise clients on contentious matters across civil, commercial, and financial disputes. Assess legal risks, develop litigation strategies, and provide pragmatic, business-oriented solutions aligned with clients’ objectives, including settlement and enforcement strategies.

• Drafting and Reviewing Legal Documents
  Prepare and review all forms of procedural and substantive legal documentation, including writs, pleadings, briefs, motions, settlement agreements, and legal opinions. Ensure compliance with Luxembourg procedural rules and applicable EU regulations.

• Court Representation and Dispute Resolution
  Represent clients before Luxembourg courts and tribunals, as well as in arbitration proceedings where applicable. Participate in hearings, trials, and mediations, advocating effectively on behalf of clients.

• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
  Work closely with colleagues across practice areas such as corporate, banking & finance, and tax to provide coordinated advice in complex, multi-faceted disputes.

• Client Relationship Management
  Act as a trusted advisor to a diverse client base. Build and maintain strong client relationships by understanding their commercial priorities and delivering tailored, solution-oriented legal advice.

• Regulatory and Legal Monitoring
  Stay up to date with developments in Luxembourg and EU litigation, insolvency, and enforcement laws, ensuring advice reflects the latest regulatory and judicial trends.

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.