Legal Assistant

CM Law is looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to provide dedicated legal support to its lawyers, with a particular focus on corporate and commercial matters. The role is primarily legal in nature, involving the preparation and coordination of legal documentation, corporate formalities and the follow-up of client matters.

Administrative tasks are limited to those directly connected with legal work.

Your main responsibilities

• Assist lawyers with the preparation, drafting, review, proofreading and finalisation of legal documents, contracts, agreements and legal correspondence.
• Prepare and coordinate corporate documentation, including board and shareholder resolutions, minutes, powers of attorney and corporate registers.
• Support the incorporation, restructuring, ongoing corporate maintenance and liquidation of Luxembourg entities.
• Prepare and follow up on filings and formalities with the Luxembourg Trade and Companies Register (RCS), the Register of Beneficial Owners (RBE) and other relevant authorities.
• Coordinate execution of legal documents, including signatures, notarisation, certification and legalisation, and liaise with notaries and relevant authorities.
• Assist with legal due diligence, document reviews and the organisation of transaction documentation and closing deliverables.
• Monitor legal and corporate deadlines and follow up on outstanding documents and formalities.
• Maintain accurate and complete legal matter files and corporate records, ensuring confidentiality and consistency of documentation.
• Support lawyers with client onboarding and KYC documentation insofar as required for legal matters.

We are looking for someone who

• Has at least 5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or in a comparable legal support position, ideally within a Luxembourg law firm.
• Has relevant legal training or qualifications, and a sound understanding of Luxembourg corporate and commercial law procedures.
• Has practical experience preparing corporate documents and handling RCS and RBE filings and other Luxembourg corporate formalities.
• Has an excellent command of written and spoken French and English. German, Italian and/or Luxembourgish would be an advantage.
• Is proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook, and comfortable with legal document management tools.
• Demonstrates excellent drafting and proofreading skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple legal matters and deadlines.
• Is reliable, proactive, discreet and able to work independently while collaborating closely with lawyers and clients.

We offer

• A working environment on a human scale, where positive communication, feedback and initiative are encouraged.
• Interesting and varied legal support responsibilities in an international environment.
• An opportunity to develop your professional expertise and contribute to the continued growth of the firm.

Interested?

Send your CV and cover letter to:

CM Law

Att.: Raphaël Collin
68, Rue Marie-Adéla de
L-2128 Luxembourg

or by email via Jobs.lu

CM Law is an independent Luxembourg law firm combining a local presence with an international outlook.
Established in October 2014, the firm welcomes talented, dedicated and performance-oriented individuals who wish to take on challenging assignments and contribute to its development.

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