Legal Intern – Financial Services Regulatory – January to June 2026

Department Purpose
Our Financial Services Regulatory department at A&O Shearman Luxembourg is dedicated to providing exceptional legal services in the dynamic field of banking and financial regulations. 
Our international team advises banks, broker-dealers, asset managers, investment funds,Fintech & crypto-asset services, insurers and reinsurers, payment platforms, regulators and corporates in a wholesale and retail context. 

Training Contract
A six-month internship in our Financial Services Regulatory department starting in January 2026 which is covered by an internship agreement. 

Key requirements
We are seeking individuals currently preparing for a Master in Law, LL.M, or preparing for a Bar in any European jurisdiction. You are pursuing an internship as part of your Master’s degree, a gap year, or for your PPI at the French Bar
You have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a strong interest in Banking regulatory law. 
Fluent in French and English, with good writing skills in both languages, as you will work on international matters.

What we offer
You will work in a dynamic and challenging environment with an international dimension. We greatly value our unique culture, which combines high-quality client service with a real focus on people and teamwork. In our firm, positive attitude matters. We believe it defines the way in which we work, both with clients and with colleagues.
 

A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with 48 offices in 28 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.
 
We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work,  helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.
 
Whether you’re helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing.
 
What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.