Legal Counsel Luxembourg At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting‑edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.
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We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Legal Counsel to join our Luxembourg Legal team. This role is located in Luxembourg.
Responsibilities
Draft, review and negotiate client‑service contracts
Provide pragmatic legal and regulatory advice and support to ensure compliance and minimize risk
Collaborate closely with EMEA Legal colleagues to deliver pragmatic, coordinated and business‑focused counsel
Advise on the design and launch of services and products in line with applicable laws and regulations
Monitor fund‑and banking‑related regulatory developments and support implementation projects
Participate in industry bodies and peer‑networking forums to stay ahead of market trends
Instruct, manage and coordinate external counsel, including synthesis of their advice
Develop and deliver formal training sessions for business teams on key legal and documentary standards
Foster knowledge‑sharing and innovation within the legal department
Qualifications Knowledge and experience:
Master’s degree in law (or equivalent) with at least 3 years’ experience in a law firm or financial‑institution legal team
Proven track record drafting and reviewing financial‑services documentation, especially in the investment‑funds space (depositaries, administrators, managers)
Fluent English and French; proficiency in German or another European language is a plus
Proactive, well‑organized, stress‑resistant, autonomous and solution‑oriented team player
Excellent communication skills: clear verbal drafting, strong written output and confident presentations
Outstanding analytical, project‑planning and attention‑to‑detail capabilities
Technologically adept: MS Outlook (folders, categories, shared mailboxes), Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint; experience with GPTs/AI tools and other legal‑tech solutions
Skills:
Excellent communication skills—clear verbal drafting, strong written output and confident presentations
Outstanding organization, project‑planning, analytical skills and attention to detail
Resilient under pressure, able to manage stress and prioritize competing deadlines effectively
Proficient in MS Outlook (categories, folders), PowerPoint, SharePoint and Word; experience with GPTs (such as Copilot) and prompting; Outlook shared mailboxes, and other IT tools will be an asset.
Personal Attributes:
Curious, self‑starting and adaptable to multicultural environments
Builds strong client relationships and consistently delivers high‑quality work under tight deadlines
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Awards
America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025
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Benefits & Rewards BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay‑for‑performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.
BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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