Senior Corporate Associate

About Ashurst

Ashurst is a leading progressive global law firm with a rich history spanning more than 200 years. We are proud of our history and are future-focused, having expanded into new technologies through our NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance, and our consulting arm. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing excellent standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law.

Team overview

Our Corporate practice is recognised by its clients to be one of the most innovative and solution orientated legal practices today. You would be working as part of a committed and inspired friendly team that enjoys its work and considers itself a leader in its field of practice.

Job overview

As a Senior Associate you will be working with a broad range of clients as well as other teams and practices, not only in Luxembourg, but across the Firm.

You will work on exciting and market leading transactions offering specialist advice on:

• All Luxembourg aspects of private equity transactions including M&A, management buy-outs and leveraged buy-outs;
• Management incentive plans;
• All aspects of Luxembourg M&A transactions;
• National and cross-border mergers and spin-offs;
• Cross-border reorganisation and refinancing of multinationals; and
• Migrations, liquidations and incorporation of companies in the context of reorganisation of global group structures.

You would typically act on all elements of a corporate deal from term sheet stage, through to closing and post-closing.

You would also be expected to manage projects that have been assigned to you, including due diligence on Luxembourg companies, and liaise closely with colleagues, clients, counterparties and other advisers.

In addition to strong technical skills, you should be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for business development and strong interpersonal skills as there will be significant client contact, in both the work and business development context.

You will be expected to have client relationships and a desire to build on these and develop your own client network with support and guidance from the partner and wider team.

As a Senior associate, you will be viewed as a trusted advisor to lead on complex matters. You foster improvement within your team and identify key capabilities. You also have a coaching role; assigning tasks and providing feedback; for junior team members.

Essential skills and experience

Experience

• Qualified lawyer, admitted to List I, List II or List IV of the Luxembourg Bar;
• At least 5 years of relevant corporate experience ideally gained within large local law firms or well-established international law firms;
• Experience of drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal documents and agreements in a private practice environment;
• Interest in corporate M&A, due diligence, corporate structures and corporate governance.

Skills

• Fluency in English and French is a must, German would be an asset;
• Proactive, a fast learner, and a team-player who can work effectively with colleagues at all levels;
• A commercial approach;
• Able to demonstrate the entrepreneurial spirit and energy necessary to help win and execute complicated and high profile corporate transactions; and
• The ability to understand and respond effectively to client needs.

What makes Ashurst a great place to work ?

As a global law firm, we have a lot to offer you:

• An attractive remuneration package;
• A supportive and inclusive work environment;
• Flexible working;
• An established Associate Career Path Framework is in place clearly defining expectations and outlining opportunities for promotion;
• Opportunities often arise for associates to spend time on secondment in house with a key client of the firm. Secondment opportunities also come up within other Ashurst offices in Europe.

Join Ashurst and make the difference to your career, your clients and your community