As an Legal Counsel - Financing and Private Banking, you will support our Client's financing activities, providing legal advice and managing risks related to financing transactions, private banking, and regulatory matters.
Working within a 20-person legal team, you will collaborate across business units and contribute to fostering a positive, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture.
Client Details
Our client is a leading European financial institution offering a diverse range of services, including private banking, securities, and retail banking.
Description
As Legal Counsel - Financing and Private Banking, you will be responsible for:
Financing Activities:
* Provide legal advice on financing matters, including credit agreements, guarantees, and cross-border transactions.
* Assess and mitigate legal risks while safeguarding the interests of the bank and its clients.
* Support the development of international financing activities.
Contract and Documentation Review:
* Draft and review financing contracts, agreements, and guarantees.
* Maintain and update legal templates and forms, ensuring regulatory compliance.
Team and Cross-Functional Collaboration:
* Contribute to team cohesion and uphold a culture of respect and support.
* Participate in transversal legal projects and facilitate training for colleagues on banking and financial law.
Regulatory and Advisory:
* Stay informed on legal and regulatory developments to anticipate impacts on financing and private banking activities.
* Provide expert input for strategic initiatives and compliance measures.
Private Banking Focus:
* Offer specialized expertise in private banking transactions and structures, leveraging prior experience in private banks or law firms servicing such clients.
Profile
The ideal candidate Legal Counsel - Financing and Private Banking that we are looking for has the following profile :
* Experience: At least 5 years in banking law, financial law, or private banking, ideally within a private bank or a law firm advising on private banking.
* Skills: Strong expertise in legal risk management, contract negotiation, and Luxembourg regulatory frameworks.
* Languages: Fluency in French and advanced English, with a willingness to improve if needed.
* Attributes:
o Team-oriented and committed to fostering a positive team spirit.
o Autonomous, respectful, and supportive of diversity and inclusion values.
o Adaptable, with a willingness to work collaboratively across teams and geographies.
Job Offer
What you will receive as Legal Counsel - Financing and Private Banking :
* Competitive salary based on experience.
* Comprehensive benefits of the "banking convention", including health coverage, retirement plans, and a company bonus.
* Work-life balance with hybrid working and fitness facilities.
* Parking access in the city center of Luxembourg (Gare) and flexibility to work in secondary office as needed.
* Opportunities for internal mobility and professional growth.