Graduate Trainee - Tax (6 months)

The team

The Norton Rose Fulbright Luxembourg office, which has been set up in June 2017, consists of a dynamic and enthusiastic team working closely with our 50 offices globally, and offers employees and associates the opportunity to play an integral part in consolidating the office’s presence within the Luxembourg market.

Our team is made up of experienced and multilingual lawyers with extensive knowledge of the Luxembourg legal and regulatory environment and covers the firm’s core practices, including corporate/M&A, investment funds, banking and finance, real estate and cross-border tax planning.

Our Luxembourg tax team provides tailor-made and full-service advice to both domestic and international companies of all sizes. Our global platform gives us significant international reach to provide comprehensive tax legal services for all corporate, banking, capital markets, private equity and real estate transactions, and our deep knowledge of tax law around the world is reinforced by our strong industry sector focus, which enables us to skilfully advise on tax matters across multiple key industries and jurisdictions.

Availability, quality and responsiveness are the hallmarks of our team.

The Traineeship

As part of the proposed traineeship, the successful candidate will be required to:

·       Conduct legal research;

·       Assist the team in the day-to-day management of its matters;

·       Draft legal advice, contracts and other legal documents in English and French;

·       Liaise with local authorities and service providers; and

·       Contribute to the preparation of internal and external presentations, as well as internal know-how projects

Education and Skills Required

·       Master's degree in Law (First State Examination in Germany or Master 2 from Belgium, Luxembourg or France), ideally complemented by a postgraduate degree in business law, business administration or finance (Business School, LL.M., MBA or equivalent);

·       Fluency in English and French; German would be an asset;

·       Eagerness to learn and develop within a dynamic and fast-growing team;

·       Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential. 

Our new enabled work model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people’s health and overall wellbeing. Find more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any tailored adjustments or accommodations, please let us know here.

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