(Associate) Banking and Finance Lawyer (German speaker preferred) – based in Luxembourg

(Associate) Banking and Finance Lawyer (German speaker preferred) – based in Luxembourg

European Investment Bank (EIB) – European Union’s bank – invites applications for a full‑time temporary Associate Banking and Finance Lawyer position in Luxembourg. The role is based at our Luxembourg headquarters and requires regular office presence.

Purpose

The Northern Europe Division deals with legal documentation and issues for projects in Austria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden and the EFTA countries. The Lawyer will assist the Head of Division and the Head of Department in providing legal support to operational directorates across these countries.

Operating Network

The Lawyer will work under the general authority of the Head of Division, collaborate with colleagues in the Division, and may travel for negotiations and contract signing.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate legal documentation for lending and financing operations, including:
  • projects in the aforementioned countries, notably bilateral loans with banking counterparts, public entities and major corporates
  • project finance operations with support from external legal counsels
  • structured finance operations, including securitisations
  • other financing forms, including risk‑sharing structures, on a funded and unfunded basis
• Provide legal advisory support, conclude contracts, and complete all related legal formalities.
• Advise on structuring, drafting of documents, and monitoring post‑signature events such as loan restructuring.
• Manage contacts and negotiations with external counsel and clients.
• Prepare terms of reference for external counsel, supervise their work when necessary.
• Complete administrative formalities with clients that have legal implications.
• Undertake legal research and studies on emerging issues in EIB operations and new financial instruments/templates.
• Develop and maintain relationships within EIB, with clients and external advisers, and represent EIB externally.

Qualifications

• University degree in law (minimum Bachelor, preferably Master). Qualification in German or Austrian law is desirable.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in bank lending, project finance, capital markets, or an in‑house department of a reputable law firm.
• Knowledge of civil and commercial law of a jurisdiction relevant to the Division’s work is an advantage.
• Significant experience drafting and negotiating contractual documentation in English and/or German, especially finance documents.
• Experience in structured finance and/or project finance/PPP transactions is an advantage.
• Very good knowledge of standard computer tools.
• Excellent written and spoken English. Ability to draft and negotiate in German is an advantage.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We hire and value talent with unique characteristics, creating a work environment where they can be themselves. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a performing and innovative organisation. We encourage all suitably qualified and eligible candidates to apply regardless of gender identity, age, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, sexual orientation, disability or neurodiversity.

We strongly invite applicants with a disability, neurodivergent profile or chronic condition to request reasonable accommodations at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact the EIB Recruitment Team at Jobs@eib. org who will ensure that your request is handled.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge the importance of maintaining the security and integrity of the Information of the EIB Group. In case of selection, you agree to comply with all measures implemented by the EIB Group to prevent unauthorised disclosure of any information or damage to the EIB Group’s reputation.

Deadline for applications: 8th December 2025