Junior Lawyer – VAT

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.

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.

Given the ongoing development of our firm, we are currently recruiting:

Junior Lawyer – VAT

Your role:

• Assist our clients on all VAT-related issues in various domains (commercial (including e-commerce), financial, public bodies, real estate and investment funds’ sectors);
• Provide tailor-made VAT advice and services, including VAT compliance;
• Review of legal documents and agreements prepared by other teams of the Firm;
• Participate in meetings and conference calls with clients to discuss their projects and specific VAT questions or concerns; 
• Build strong relationships with clients from the financial, industrial, real estate, public and investment funds sectors based in Luxembourg;
• Analyse and identify client needs, working to find them creative and practical solutions;
• Follow-up on client requests and draft opinions and documents under the supervision of the partner in charge;
• Liaise with Luxembourg VAT authorities and handle VAT requests, audits, claims and litigation procedures;
• Be rapidly involved in the knowledge sharing.

Your profile:

• You hold a university degree in law, economics or finance (first or second State examination in Germany / Master 2 in Belgium, France or Luxembourg), ideally completed by a post-graduate (LLM) degree in tax law;
• You have a perfect command of French and English both written and spoken. German is considered an asset;
• You are motivated, dynamic, and able to work both independently and in a team 
• You have strong communication skills.

We offer : 

• Excellent career development opportunities with tailor-made internal training focused on both technical and soft skills;
• An entrepreneurial work culture where we promote talent & ideas;
• Multicultural, diverse teams encouraging collaborative work;
• The opportunity to work and interact within a wide network of specialists; and
• A hybrid working environment offering flexibility and the possibility to work from home.

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.

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About Arendt

Arendt & Medernach (A&M) is dedicated to providing top-quality legal services. Based in Kirchberg, A&M is the leading independent law firm in Luxembourg, representing local and international clients in all areas of Luxembourg business law.

Arendt Regulatory & Consulting (ARC) is a team of experts from a diverse range of fields. Based in Kirchberg, ARC offers the opportunity to advise asset managers and servicers on their fund regulatory matters.

Arendt Investor Services (AIS) acts as a regulated business facilitator. Supported by a team of experts in Hamm, AIS offers a full range of corporate, tax and funds services.