Associate, 3 - 6 years, Clifford Chance

Who we are

We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm’s global standards with in-depth local expertise.

Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That’s why we’re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.

Our one firm global strategy is focused on targeted growth led by the needs of our core clients, those who we can best support with the breadth and depth of Clifford Chance expertise, across the sectors and geographies, which matter most to them.

You’ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they’ve reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that’s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you’ll find across all of our teams.

Whichever area of the business you join, you’ll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet.

We advise on the full range of debt finance matters, including leveraged finance, fund finance, asset finance, real estate and corporate lending as well as complex restructurings and structured financing arrangements. We act for banks, financial institutions, corporates, sponsors, funds and direct lenders and our lawyers have extensive experience structuring and executing domestic and cross‑border transactions, providing clear and pragmatic advice on sophisticated finance matters.

Responsibilities

Leveraged and acquisition finance (acting both for lenders and borrowers); Fund finance; Restructuring and Insolvency; Real estate and asset finance; Structured finance.

Requirements

You have 3 – 5 years' experience in the Banking, Finance & Capital Markets area (or one of these areas) ideally gained within a large international law firm.; You successfully passed an academic degree in law. A specialised Master's degree (LL.M) is an asset.; You are admitted to the Luxembourg bar.; You are fluent in English. Additional language skills (particularly French, German or Luxembourgish) are an asset.; Commitment, team spirit and communication skills are required qualities to progress in a stimulating environment.

Benefits

A dynamic and multicultural work environment to foster professional and personal development,; The opportunity to work with prestigious, international clients,; You will join a team of knowledgeable lawyers, where you will benefit from "on the job" guidance and support,; A friendly and collaborative working atmosphere, where you will make a real difference through the way you work and the work you do,; An individualized professional relationship with local and international clients allowing you to develop your network and knowledge,; A training program to further develop your legal and business skills and stay up-to-date on legal developments with our Clifford Chance Academy,; A full support towards your qualification.