Fixed term contract | Full time or part time (60-100%) | 12 months contract
We are looking for a Legal Counsel who combines strong legal expertise, sound commercial judgment, and a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach to support our business in a dynamic and regulated fintech environment.
Working closely with our Sales, Risk, Product, Compliance and Client Service teams, you will provide clear, actionable legal advice across a broad range of matters, helping LUXHUB navigate legal and regulatory requirements while enabling growth and innovation.
You will also contribute to the development and maintenance of our legal framework, including reviewing and negotiating agreements, supporting regulatory and governance initiatives, and ensuring that legal considerations are appropriately embedded in business processes and projects.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of law and business, is comfortable navigating complex and evolving regulatory environments, and takes a pragmatic approach to managing legal risk. You will thrive in an environment where sound legal judgement, collaboration, responsiveness, and business mindset are critical.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide pragmatic, business-focused legal advice to a broad range of legal, contractual and regulatory matters
Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a wide range of agreements
Advise management on applicable laws, regulations and regulatory expectations relevant to LUXHUB’s activities, products and services
Partner closely with Compliance, Risk, Product, Sales and Client Service to support them with legal matters
Contribute to the development, review, and maintenance of legal policies, procedures, templates, and standard contractual documentation
Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments and proactively assess their potential impact on the business
Promote a proactive and business-oriented legal culture, helping stakeholders understand and manage legal and regulatory risks effectively
Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Legal department, including processes and knowledge management
Work alongside the Chief Compliance Officer and report directly to the Chief Commercial Officer (who used to be a lawyer)
REQUIREMENTS
Master’s degree in law
2-5 years of relevant legal experience, gained in a law firm and/or in-house legal position
Experience in Luxembourg financial ecosystem highly desirable
Knowledge or experience in data protection and privacy law would be considered an advantage
Strong experience in commercial contracting, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of agreements
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail and sound legal judgement
Business minded, with the ability to balance legal and regulatory considerations with practical business objectives
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Excellent written and spoken English, proficiency in French
Demonstrated ability to learn fast and develop expertise in new regulatory frameworks and technological domains.