Job description

Department purpose
Our employment practice handles both contentious and non-contentious labour law matters for employers, mainly in the banking/financial services, insurance, ICT, industrial and retail sectors, advising clients across the full range of Luxembourg employment issues.

Internship contract
A six-month internship in our employment law department from January to June 2027, where you will become an integral part of a team, work alongside accomplished lawyers.

Role purpose

• Conducting legal research

• Participating in due diligence exercises

• Translating, drafting and proofreading legal documents

• Assisting in preparing client correspondence and presentations

Key requirements

• You are a third-year or masters student in business law with strong proficiency in both French and English, and you have a keen interest in employment law.

• Motivated and eager to learn, you will find in this internship an excellent opportunity to deepen your legal knowledge, develop greater autonomy, and work on challenging cases.

What we offer
You will work in a dynamic and challenging environment with an international dimension. We greatly value our unique culture, which combines high-quality client service with a real focus on people and teamwork. In our firm, positive attitude matters. We believe it defines the way in which we work, both with clients and with colleagues.

A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 48 offices in 28 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the worlds 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 worlds 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, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing.

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