Arendt & Medernach is the leading independent business law firm in Luxembourg with over 800 professionals. The firm’s international team of more than 450 legal experts represents Luxembourg and foreign clients in all areas of Luxembourg business law from its main office in Luxembourg and representative offices in Frankfurt, Hong Kong, London, New York, and Paris.
Our service to clients is differentiated by the end-to-end specialist advice we offer, covering all legal, regulatory, taxation, and advisory aspects of doing business in Luxembourg.
Our firm advises international and domestic clients in all areas of business law relevant to their business activities, ranging from fund formation, banking, insurance, private equity, and real estate to corporate and tax matters.
Given the ongoing development of our firm, we are currently recruiting:
Experienced Lawyer – IP/IT
Your role:
You will join a team a highly skilled legal professionals who are experts in their fields. You will quickly have direct involvement in a variety of legal cases under the guidance of senior team members. Your tasks will include :
* Advise clients on technology, artificial intelligence (AI), media and telecommunications law on matters related to software, digital business, e-commerce, platform, cybersecurity and cyber-resilience ;
* Guide clients through their compliance with the applicable data protection and privacy laws and regulations ;
* Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements (such as licensing agreements, SaaS contracts, service agreements, etc.);
* Advise on the protection, registration and enforcement of intellectual property rights (particularly within the technology sector);
* Represent clients in litigation and dispute resolution proceedings related to TMT, data protection and IP laws;
* Collaborate with colleagues across departments to address complex legal challenges;
* After an initial onboarding period, you will assist in guiding and training junior lawyers within the team and more generally, you will be involved in organising work and will contribute to foster knowledge sharing;
* You will be required to manage your files with increasing autonomy.
Your profile:
* You hold a university degree (Bac + 5) in law (preferably completed in two countries including France or Belgium);
* You have at least 3 years of professional experience in the field of IP law, data protection and new technologies;
* You are fluent in French and English, both written and spoken. German would be considered an important advantage;
* Your intellectual agility and analytical mind combined with your excellent legal knowledge are your strongest assets;
* You give your best in a work environment where the subject matter is varied and constantly evolving.
Within Arendt, we uphold high standards. Our professionals work with clients on engaging projects, empowered from the start. With a strong local presence in Luxembourg and international reach, we support and train our team members to thrive in a culture of excellence. Specialised teams ensure the right skills are available, allowing for a focus on added value. Our leaders are approachable, providing support and mentoring.
We offer a vibrant social life with numerous events, embracing sports and art, our culture encourages openness and discovery beyond the professional realm. With over 50 nationalities represented, Arendt is committed to the well-being of its staff, serving the best interests of its clients, protecting the environment, and supporting education.
Arendt promotes equal opportunities and value each employee for what they bring to the community. For more information, please refer to our diversity and inclusion policy on our website.
Interested?
If you are interested in this job opportunity, we are looking forward to receiving your application.
All applications will be treated confidentially.
Please be aware that the selected candidate will be required to provide a criminal record (or certificate of good conduct).