Associate

Key Responsibilities

• Handle different regulatory matters, in particular:
  • Fund setups in all aspects, including involvement from the outset of a file in the structuring of the fund, to managing complex closings with side letter review and issuance of legal opinions
  • Investor due diligence, including review of fund documents, issuing due diligence reports and assisting the investor with the negotiation of the fund documents, side letters and legal opinions
  • Other significant regulatory work, such as setup of MiFID firms, AIFMs, Depositaries or Fund Administrations
• Work in a structured, supportive environment that cultivates professional development
• Collaborate with experienced lawyers while contributing to innovative legal strategies
• Play a role in coaching and mentoring junior team members, supervising trainees, and nurturing talent within the team

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Registered with the Luxembourg bar or a foreign EU bar.
• Experienced, with a minimum of 2-3 years PQE as funds lawyer and/or significant in-house position in Luxembourg
• Knowledgeable, with an impeccable command of relevant regulatory legislation
• Skilled, with solid project management capacities for leading the setup of regulated and unregulated funds, and communication / coordination with the CSSF
• Bilingual or multilingual, with excellent English (both written and spoken) and French (spoken) language skills; good command of German language would be considered a strong asset
• Organised and efficient, able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively, including delegation of work at appropriate level
• Open-minded and flexible, working autonomously in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, keen to use latest technology to enhance efficiency