Role Purpose
DLA Piper thrives on complex challenges and delivers exceptional results to clients. We're a team of trusted advisors, innovators and game-changers, going above and beyond to challenge the status-quo.
DLA Piper Luxembourg is a multi-lingual, culturally sensitive, young, dynamic and growing team. We benefit from the advantages of a global law firm, with the advantages of a human-sized firm.
Our Finance Practice is currently seeking a motivated and reliable 6-month Intern.
Our Finance practice is market leading and offers you the widest platform to develop expertise across all of our core services. We have the international reach and innovative mind-set to represent a broad range of clients and advise them on high profile and pathfinding transactions.
The role will be focused on transactional finance matters (lending, acquisition finance, asset and project finance, real estate finance, funds finance and structured finance) and restructuring work (insolvency, enforcements and special situations).
You will gain hands-on experience in a leading global law firm, working in a professional and collaborative environment. This role provides valuable networking opportunities, allowing you to improve and test your technical legal skills internationally. We strive to give the opportunity to our interns to feel and understand the Lawyers' world to be prepared for their professional challenges of tomorrow.
The role is a truly exciting time to join a team and a firm where every voice is heard and your success is recognised and supported. So find out more about being valued for who you are as well as what you do, in a global law firm that commits to you and your career.
This internship role is for a fixed term of 6 month starting from April 2026. It is not a Bar traineeship role.
Main duties and responsibilities
•   Conducting legal research to support our legal team;
•   Support to our team on transactional finance matters (lending, acquisition finance, asset and project finance, real estate finance, funds finance and structured finance);
•   Assistance on restructuring work (insolvency, enforcements and special situations); and
•   Drafting the relevant documentation, liaising with, and taking instruction from, clients; attending client and team meetings.
About you
We pride ourselves on having a collegiate environment and we are looking for an intern with a strong leadership potential, who is passionate about our culture, values and ethos of the firm.
We are keen to hear from interns with the following experience:
•   A strong academic record;
•   Fluency in both English and French;
•   A good command of German or any other language would be advantageous;
•   Stays current on key legal and business developments;
•   Commercially astute and stay current on key legal and business news.
About us
We're a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes.
At DLA Piper, we understand that inclusion is not a one-size-fits-all concept. We embrace and celebrate the range of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that each individual brings to our firm. By fostering a culture that welcomes and appreciates all aspects of our individuality, we ensure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
Our commitment to inclusion and positive social impact enables us to provide exceptional service to our clients and communities, while nurturing a unique and inclusive culture for all our people. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.
We are committed to being accessible and accommodating any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process to ensure an inclusive experience for all. If you need any support or adjustments, please let us know.
Where local legislation permits, we will conduct relevant pre-engagement screening checks prior to your first day.
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At DLA Piper, we aim to make meaningful progress and build an inclusive culture where anyone affected by disability, neurodiversity or a long-term health condition has an equitable and accessible chance of success. If you think you may need adjustments or additional support to enable you to participate in our recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment team and we will be happy to support you.
Agile Working
We recognise that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly. That’s why we are open to discussing with candidates the different ways in which we are able to support requests for agile working arrangements.
Pre-Engagement Screening
In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability, and references from previous employers.
Our hiring approach
Our hiring approach enables us to learn about the professional and person you are, and gives you the opportunity to learn about us. Your recruitment experience can differ depending on the type of role you are interviewing for. You will always meet your direct Line Manager for your role, as well as peers and close collaborators for the position. For some of our roles we may also use assessment tools, practical exercises, and panel presentations. Your Recruitment Business Partner will inform you of the recruitment process at the start of any recruitment process, but please let us know if you have any questions prior to making an application.
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