Employment | Associate

Our Employment department is looking for an Associate (0-3 years of experience) specialised in employment law to join the team.

CMS is a future facing law firm. With more than 90 offices in over 45 countries and 7,200+ lawyers worldwide, we combine deep local market understanding with a global perspective. Active in Luxembourg since 2011, the firm counts now more than 70 lawyers, genuine experts in their fields that provide full support to local and international groups on all legal aspects of their Luxembourg transactions, as well as their day-to-day operations.

Your responsibilities

• Assist the Employment team in advising clients on a broad range of labour law aspects, business immigration and social security matters, including individual and collective issues, cross-border mobility, termination of employment, and workplace policies;
• Support the preparation of case files for both advisory and litigation work, ensuring accuracy and smooth coordination under the supervision of senior lawyers;
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, helping maintain resources and updates on legal developments;
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders, while managing assigned tasks proactively under guidance;
• Collaborate closely with the entire team, gaining hands-on exposure to diverse employment law matters and participating actively in ongoing projects;
• Take part in meetings, conference calls, and professional events, and helping strengthen the firm’s visibility.

Your ideal profile

• You have a strong interest in employment law and ideally some initial experience (internship or up to 3 years) in labour law in Luxembourg, preferably within a law firm or legal department;
• You are eager to learn and develop litigation skills, and you are open to working on diverse cases;
• You have excellent analytical and summarising skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and are keen to progress within a dynamic and ambitious team;
• You enjoy teamwork, are proactive, pragmatic, and have a sense of responsibility;
• You are fluent in French and English. German and Luxembourgish are considered real assets
• You are registered on either List II or on List IV.

What we offer

• International and friendly working environment.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Work-life balance.
• Legal training.
• Possibilities to attend and/or organise, internal and external seminars/conferences.
• Possibilities of writing press articles or specialised books.

If you are interested, please send us your CV to HR@cms-dblux.com. Please note that all information will be treated as strictly confidential.