Corporate & M&A Legal Assistant (French & English)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Corporate and M&A Legal Assistant to join our growing practice in Luxembourg. The role supports lawyers in daily activities, ensuring client files are managed efficiently and confidentially.

Key responsibilities

• Manage client files from opening to closing, monitoring progress and documentation.
• Organise meetings, coordinate agendas, arrange travel and provide day‑to‑day administrative follow‑up.
• Assist partners with administrative support, reminders, timesheets and document management.
• Proofread and format legal documents and correspondence.
• Conduct legal research, support client trainings and handle administrative filings.
• Submit and search Luxembourg public registers and liaise with authorities.
• Support AML/KYC processes, collect client documentation, perform first‑level screenings and ensure files are complete.
• Provide general team support and act as backup for colleagues when needed.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Secretarial Studies or equivalent professional experience.
• Previous experience in a law firm or professional services environment is an asset.
• Comfortable working with legal documentation, procedures and terminology.
• First‑hand experience with AML/KYC and compliance documentation.
• Proactive, highly organised, detail‑oriented with strong planning and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and a team‑oriented attitude.
• Ability to work autonomously and handle confidential information discreetly.
• Fluent in French and good command of English.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

What we offer

• An exciting environment within an independent full‑service law firm.
• Opportunity to work with an international team of highly regarded lawyers in Luxembourg.
• Internal and external training for continuous professional development.
• A multicultural, people‑oriented workplace that embraces diversity and inclusiveness.