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. In this position you will support lawyers with daily administrative tasks, manage client files, and ensure smooth coordination of meetings and filings.

Key responsibilities

• Open, monitor, and close client files, ensuring all documentation is complete.
• Organise meetings, coordinate agendas, arrange travel, and handle day‑to‑day administrative follow‑up.
• Provide administrative support to partners, including reminders, timesheets, and document management.
• Proofread and format legal documents and correspondence.
• Assist with legal research, client trainings, and administrative filings.
• Handle submissions and searches with Luxembourg public registers and authorities.
• Support AML/KYC processes: collect client documentation, conduct first‑level screenings, and follow up with lawyers.
• Offer general support to the wider team and act as a backup 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, administrative procedures, and legal terminology.
• First experience with AML/KYC processes and compliance documentation.
• Proactive, highly organised, detail‑oriented with strong planning and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, able to work autonomously and handle confidential information.
• Fluent in French and good command of English.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office.

What we offer

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