Legal Clerkship

Legal Clerkship - ReferendariatThis position is based in LuxembourgJob Description
Some of the various responsibilities during your time in our team will include:

• Assist with research on legal issues and case law to support ongoing cases and transactions.
• Draft legal documents, including briefs, and contracts under the supervision of senior lawyers.
• Assisting in the review of various agreements;
• Participate in client meetings to gain practical exposure.
• Analyse and summarise legal materials for internal and external use.
• Engage in due diligence processes in corporate transactions.
• Perform legal administrative tasks as required.
• Attending internal meetings, trainings and conferences.

Qualifications

• Completion of the First State Examination (Erstes Staatsexamen) in law with above-average results.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both German and English – fluency in French would be a strong asset.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a legal career.
• Commitment to the full term of the Referendariat as required by the relevant legal authorities.
• Being open-minded and able to show team spirit, commitment to quality service as well as the ability to adapt easily.

Company Description
We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 33 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm’s global standards with in-depth local expertise. Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That’s why we’re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work. Our one firm global strategy is focused on targeted growth led by the needs of our core clients, those who we can best support with the breadth and depth of Clifford Chance expertise, across the sectors and geographies, which matter most to them. You’ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations.But no matter who they are or why they’ve reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that’s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you’ll find across all our teams.Whichever area of the business you join, you’ll become an integral part of an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet. With around 130 lawyers and 15 Partners, the Luxembourg office of Clifford Chance is a leading player in the Luxembourg legal services market.Whatever your area of expertise, you will find a range of career opportunities at Clifford Chance. And wherever you are heading, Clifford Chance is where you can be true to your ambitions.We have a great opportunity for interns completing their "Referendariat" for our Luxembourg office. At Clifford Chance, you will be joining one of the world's leading law firms with 33 offices widespread across the globe, which uniquely places us to best advise market-leading clients on complex deals that frequently headline commercial and financial news. We offer our clients a truly international perspective as well as our people a stimulating and expansive career trajectory. Whichever area of the business you may join, you will become an integral part of an innovative, diverse, and ambitious team of people.As a Referendar(in) you will be joining one of our departments: Investment Funds, Global Financial Markets, Corporate, Tax or Litigation and Dispute resolution at Clifford Chance. You will be responsible for supporting the lawyers in their work and will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced attorneys across various legal fields, gaining invaluable insights and hands-on experience.
We look forward to receiving your applicationPlease apply directly via the Monster Apply button.About usClifford Chance is one of the world's leading law firms and the Luxembourg office is one of the leading players in the Luxembourg legal services market at the forefront of legal and regulatory development and involved in many of the most important transactions in Luxembourg.

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