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) – Corporate Department (CORP) – Financial Issues Division (FI) – Capital Market and Treasury Legal Unit (CMTL) at its headquarters in Luxembourg, a Lawyer – Capital Market and Treasury*

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 for end of July/August.

Purpose

The purpose of this role is to provide legal advice and support to the Finance and Risk Management Directorates, in the areas of capital market and/or treasury operations, financial instruments, structured products and the analysis of new products, monetary issues and pricing, the legal and administrative framework of the funding activity, prudential policy and techniques, the relationship with national and international financial institutions, analysing financial/legal risks, and contributing to legal/financial conditions of loans and guarantees, in order to protect the Bank’s legal interests.

Operating Network

The successful candidate will report to the Head of Capital Market and Treasury Legal Unit and work in close cooperation with other lawyers within the Unit and Directorate, as well as with internal stakeholders, in particular the Finance and Risk Management Directorates.

Accountabilities

Provide legal advice in the areas of capital markets and treasury operations, including funding activities, liquidity management, and derivatives.

Advise on financial instruments, structured products and the development of new and innovative products, including in the area of digital finance.

Contribute to the legal framework of the Bank’s funding activities, including documentation, issuance programmes, and disclosure related matters.

Analyse legal and financial risks and propose appropriate mitigating solutions.

Contribute to the structuring and execution of treasury related transactions, including the legal aspects of risk and pricing frameworks.

Support relations with national and international financial institutions and external counterparties, including law firms.

Participate in transversal projects and initiatives of strategic importance for the Bank.

Proactively keep up to date with relevant legal developments in legislation and regulations.

Build and maintain contact with the Unit’s counterparts, both within and outside the Bank.

Undertake research and conduct legal studies on issues of law arising in connection with areas covered by the Unit.

Qualifications

University degree in law, minimum an equivalent to a Bachelor, preferably with a specialisation in financial, banking or business law.

At least 5 years of relevant professional experience, ideally combining experience gained with a law firm and either international financial institution/central bank/financial institution.

Solid experience in capital markets and treasury-related matters, including derivatives.

Experience in innovative areas such as digital finance, new financial products or market infrastructure developments would be an asset.

Proven ability to analyse complex legal issues and provide pragmatic, risk-aware advice.

Strong capacity to manage multiple priorities and to operate effectively in a fast-paced, transaction-driven environment.

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Excellent knowledge of English and good knowledge of French is required. Knowledge of other EU languages would be an advantage.

Competencies

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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 [email protected] 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: 14th July 2026

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