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

Apply for the Banking and Finance Lawyer (German speaker preferred) position at the European Investment Bank (EIB). This full‑time role is based at the EIB headquarters in Luxembourg and requires regular office attendance. The EIB offers relocation support and a permanent contract at grade 5.

Overview

The EIB’s Legal Directorate (JU) – EU Operations Department – (OPS‑EU) – Northern Europe Division (NE) – Austria and Germany Unit (AT‑DE) seeks a Banking and Finance Lawyer to support legal matters primarily for projects in Austria and Germany, and secondarily for other Northern European countries.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate legal documentation for lending and financing operations, including bilateral loans, project finance, structured finance, securitisations, and risk‑sharing structures.
• Provide legal advisory support, conclude contracts, and complete all related formalities.
• Conduct legal research and study emerging issues and instruments.
• Manage contacts and negotiations with clients, external counsel, and stakeholders.
• Prepare terms of reference for external counsel and supervise their work when necessary.
• Maintain relationships within EIB, its clients, and external advisers, representing EIB externally.
• Travel may be required for negotiations, signatures, and contract finalisation.

Qualifications

• University degree in law (Bachelor or higher); a Master level qualification is preferred.
• Qualified in German or Austrian law is preferred.
• 5‑15 years of professional experience in bank lending, project finance, or capital markets, preferably with an international law firm or in‑house legal department of a financial institution.
• Experience drafting and negotiating finance documents in English; experience in German is an advantage.
• Knowledge of civil and commercial law of a jurisdiction relevant to the Division’s work is an asset.
• Experience in structured finance and/or project finance/PPP transactions is advantageous.
• Excellent command of English and/or French (with a good level of the other language); proficiency in German is a distinct advantage.
• Very good knowledge of standard computer tools.

Competencies and Diversity Statement

The EIB encourages diversity, equity and inclusion. All candidates are welcome regardless of gender identity, age, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, or neurodiversity. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process.

Applicants acknowledge the need to safeguard the security and integrity of EIB Group information and agree to comply with all relevant internal policies if selected.

Application Deadline

14th January 2026

Employment Type

Contract

Seniority Level

Not applicable

Job Function

Legal / Banking