Job description

Department purpose
In Luxembourg, our team provides practical and commercially viable advice to real estate funds, private equity funds, corporates, banks and institutional investors, among others. We advise our clients on a wide range of tax issues, from VAT and transfer pricing-related matters to international tax planning work and tax litigation and are predominantly involved in matters regarding tax aspects of Luxembourg investments and the structuring of international transactions via Luxembourg vehicles.
Our Luxembourg tax practice offers a full range of services, including advice on both domestic and cross-border situations.

Role purpose
We are currently recruiting a Legal Personal Assistant for our Tax team on a full-time basis, with the possibility of considering a part-time arrangement.

Role and responsibilities

Provide comprehensive administrative support to Partners, Counsel and fee-earners.
Manage correspondence, emails, legal documents and presentations.
Coordinate calendars, meetings, calls and general team administration.
Support matter opening, client onboarding and billing activities.
Prepare engagement letters, invoices and other client-related documentation.
Maintain accurate records, databases and filing systems.
Assist with membership administration and event coordination for professional associations.
Support marketing and business development activities, including contact management and client communications.
Ensure high levels of accuracy, confidentiality and client service in all administrative tasks.

Key requirements
You have at least 3-5 years of relevant experience within a law firm, ideally based in Luxembourg.
You are fluent in written and spoken English, French and German.
You have excellent communication and writing skills, and you know how to work effectively in a team.
You are computer literate and know how to use Microsoft Office.
You have a good organisation and a sense of initiative.

A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.

We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.

Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel.

We provide first-rate training and development, are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and offer support and ways of working that help you optimize your wellbeing. We also actively support the inclusion of neurodiverse individuals, ensuring our workplace is welcoming and accommodating for everyone.

What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.