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Legal Counsel - FTC (f/m/d)

Company:Clearstream Services S.A.
Department:Corporate Functions
Location:Luxembourg
Start Date:immediately
Career Level:Professionals
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We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our Corporate & Commercial Legal team on a fixed-term contract from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2027.

Clearstream is a leading provider of post-trade services for the global securities and investment funds industry. As part of the Group Legal department, which operates across six jurisdictions, you will provide legal support to Clearstream Group entities in Luxembourg and abroad, with a particular focus on corporate law and corporate governance matters. Acting as a trusted business partner, you will advise senior stakeholders and contribute to strategic projects in a dynamic and highly regulated financial services environment.

 

Your responsibilities:

  • Provide legal advice on corporate law and corporate governance matters to Clearstream Group entities in Luxembourg and internationally.
  • Support boards of directors and senior management on legal and governance-related topics.
  • Advise on regulatory matters and interactions with financial market authorities.
  • Contribute to business initiatives, strategic projects and M&A transactions.
  • Support the implementation of new legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Draft, review and negotiate legal documentation and corporate resolutions.
  • Collaborate closely with business, compliance, risk and other internal stakeholders.
  • Select, instruct and oversee external legal counsel where required.

 

Your profile.

  • Master's degree in Law (or equivalent) and qualification to practise law in a European jurisdiction.
  • Minimum 8 years of professional experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department.
  • Strong expertise in Luxembourg corporate law and corporate governance.
  • Good understanding of Luxembourg regulatory requirements applicable to financial institutions.
  • Knowledge of civil, commercial, banking and securities law would be an advantage.
  • Experience in securities services, capital markets or investment services is considered an asset.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to interact confidently with senior decision-makers.
  • Fluent in English; French and/or German would be an advantage.

What we offer

  • International work environment

  • Hybrid work and flexible working hours

  • 34,5 days of vacation

  • Group Share Plan

  • 12 days of work from abroad (*in EU borders, for Luxembourg residents)

  • Free access to e-learning portal, internal development programs, mentoring & learning budget 

  • Voluntary medical check (every three years, after one year of seniority)

  • Pension scheme and voluntary supplementary pension plan

  • Free drinks and subsidized lunch, free fruits and soups 

  • Free access to in-house company fitness center and sport subsidies

  • Subsidized parking, public transport allowance

  • Additional health insurance with preferential conditions, possibility to enroll family members, life & disability insurance, free vaccination

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Please note that the process may vary depending on the business area. The specific process can be clarified in the first interview.

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Your application

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Screening

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Step 3
Interviews

If your profile is a potential match, we'll invite you to interviews with the hiring team and HR. These conversations are a great opportunity for us to get to know each other better and typically take place virtually or on-site, depending on the circumstances.

Step 4
Offer

If everything aligns and we see a great match, you'll hear from us within a few days with feedback and the next steps, including an offer if successful.

Step 5
Onboarding

Once all formalities have been completed, we’ll be excited to welcome you to Deutsche Börse Group. Alongside other new joiners, you'll take part in onboarding sessions designed to help you get connected, settled in, and set up for success, both globally and within your local team and department.

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