Restructuring Lawyer - based in Luxembourg
European Investment Bank (EIB)
5 Full-time Close on 6 May 2026
This position is based at our Luxembourg headquarters and requires regular office presence. The EIB offers you the opportunity to live and work in a truly international and multi-cultural environment. We also offer relocation support.
The EIB, the European Union's bank, is seeking to recruit for its Legal Directorate (JU), Operational Policy, Mandates and Non-EU Operations Department (OPS-POL), Restructuring, Funds and Venture Debt Division (RFV), at its headquarters in Luxembourg, a Restructuring Lawyer *.
This is a full time position at grade 5 for which the EIB offers a permanent contract.
*internal benchmark: Officer Legal Services
Panel interviews are anticipated in May/June 2026.
The Restructuring, Funds and Venture Debt Division (RFV), deals with the legal documentation and legal issues for debt restructuring and fund investments in and outside the European Union, as well as Venture Debt.
You will assist the Head of Division and Head of Department, together with other legal advisers, in providing legal support to the operational directorates, carrying out work related to all tasks within the remit of the division.
You will act under the authority of the Head of Division, in cooperation with the other lawyers of the RFV Division and in accordance with the priorities established by the Head of Division.
You will carry out work related to all of the division's responsibilities and work independently on lending and financing operations. You will draw up, as necessary, reports on completed transactions and prepare your own proposals when consulted on fundamental or unusual issues. You will:
Draft and independently negotiate legal documentation for lending and financing operations. This includes advising on structuring, drafting of documents, legal advisory support, conclusion of contracts, completion of all related legal formalities, and legal monitoring (including post-signature events, including restructurings). This position would have a very strong emphasis on restructurings, and would include advising on insolvency-related matters and extensive liaison with external counsels.
Manage contracts and negotiations.
Prepare terms of reference for external counsel, liaise and supervise their work, whenever necessary.
Contribute to the formulation of legal policies in the area of activity of the Division and make recommendations for the implementation of new methods and procedures within your area of expertise.
Develop and maintain relationships within the Bank and represent EIB externally.
Conduct legal research on legal matters and developments relevant to the Bank’s interests in order to maximise knowledge in legalities pertaining to relevant matters and to offer informed legal advice.
Proactively keep up-to-date with legal developments in legislation, regulations and jurisprudence pertaining to the relevant region or domain. Share relevant knowledge, recommend, and implement related changes and improvements.
University degree in law, minimum an equivalent to a Bachelor and preferably at Master level, and qualification in law preferably of an EU Member State.
Minimum 5 years of professional experience relevant for the job, in the field of bank lending, acquired with a law firm of international repute or the in-house legal department of a financial institution or a public institution.
Solid experience of bank lending and finance and experience in restructuring would be an advantage.
Significant experience in the drafting and negotiation of finance documentation in English. Experience in working in French and/or German will be an asset.
Very good knowledge of standard computer tools.
Excellent knowledge of English and/or French (***), with a good knowledge of the other. Knowledge of other EU languages will be an advantage.
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(***) Unless stated explicitly as a required qualification, a good command of French is not a pre-requisite for hire. As both English and French are however official working languages of the EIB, proficiency in both languages is a pre-requisite for your future career development. Any language clause in your contract must be fulfilled in order for you to be eligible for a promotion (either via the annual appraisal cycle or via an internal selection process). Proficiency is understood to mean the attainment of level 5 of the Inter Institutional language courses, corresponding to B1.2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL). The Bank offers appropriate training support.
We hire and value talent with unique characteristics, creating a work environment where they can be themselves. We believe that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion makes us a performing and innovative organisation. We encourage all suitably qualified and eligible candidates to apply regardless of their gender identity/expression, age, racial, ethnic and cultural background, religion and beliefs, sexual orientation, disability or neurodiversity.
If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process due to a disability, neurodivergence, or a chronic health condition, please contact the EIB Recruitment team Jobs@eib.org who will manage your request appropriately.
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 for the position you agree to comply with all measures (policies, controls, document classification and management) implemented by the EIB Group to prevent unauthorised disclosure of any information or any damage to the EIB Group reputation.
Deadline for applications: 7th May 2026
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