Knowledge Lawyer at Clifford Chance · Luxembourg

companyDescription Who we are We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 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 of our teams. Whichever area of the business you join, you’ll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet. jobDescription The role This position is based in our Debt Finance team. We advise on the full range of debt finance matters, including leveraged finance, asset finance, real estate and infrastructure finance, fund finance, corporate lending, syndicated facilities and private credit. We act for banks, financial institutions, corporates, sponsors, funds and direct lenders on acquisition financings, refinancings, liability management and other complex financing arrangements. Our lawyers advise on both lender‑ and borrower‑side mandates and have extensive experience structuring and executing domestic and cross‑border transactions, including financings backed by complex asset and infrastructure portfolios, providing clear and pragmatic advice on sophisticated finance matters. Conduct research on complex legal topics and provide tailored legal support to the team. Draft legal memoranda, practice notes, and client briefings, and contribute to internal and external publications. Prepare client communications to share Clifford Chance's expertise. Stay updated on legal developments and disseminate knowledge to the team. Contribute to junior lawyer education and organise internal meetings and conferences for knowledge sharing. Gather know-how of the department and contribute to the knowledge collection of the team and organise internal meetings and conferences for knowledge sharing. Maintain and enhance the template library, identify gaps, create new templates, and update knowledge platforms. Ensure coordination and alignment of legal knowledge management initiatives within the Luxembourg office and across the firm. Actively participate in local and global knowledge management initiatives. qualifications Holds an excellent academic background in law with experience in drafting and publishing articles, as well as organising conferences, presentations, and training sessions. Demonstrates a strong set of project management skills and an interest in civil/contract law, ideally with experience in private international law, security/collateral, and insolvency law matters. Possesses good analytical and research skills, along with project management, organisational, and planning abilities, enabling effective prioritisation of multiple tasks and projects to meet deadlines. Self-motivated and capable of working independently, driving projects and initiatives to completion, with strong presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written. Maintains an enthusiastic, positive, and proactive attitude with a pragmatic and hands-on approach, ensuring high accuracy, attention to detail, and meticulous follow-through. Capable of working as part of a team and collaborating with lawyers of all levels of seniority. Fluent in English and French, with German and/or Luxembourgish considered an asset Strong command of Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Experience with knowledge management tools and software is considered a plus. additionalInformation At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment. We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement. Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm. Find out more about our inclusive culture here.