Our client is a fast growing fund manager located in Kirchberg. Due to a strong business increase, they are currently looking for a Corporate secretary in order to reinforce the team.

They are looking for an indiviual willing to develop a long term career within the group. As they are growing fast, they have a fast-paced working environment, but still want their employees to keep a reasonnable Work/Life balance. If you are matching the below description and you feel like you could grow within that type of company, please apply directly online.

Missions

• Look after the daily life of the companies and investment funds
• Incorporation/ Liquidation of companies and investment funds
• Preparation and attendance to bord meetings
• Maintenance of statutory registers, etc.
• Regulatory and statutory filling
• Be the person of contact for client and service providers

Profile

• A previous experience (4+ years) as Corporate officer in Luxembourg is mandatory
• A good knowledge of the fund environment (Regulated / Unregulated)
• Fluency in English
• Abiltiy to work autonomously and to take on leadership when necessary.

Our client is a well-known service provider, recognized for his international work atmosphere, they deal with clients based all over the world.

Due to a business increase, they are currently looking for a Legal counsel to join their Legal team.

The role

• Management of a portfolio of SOPARFIs
• Day to day legal management (Board meetings organization and participation, minutes preparation, etc.)
• Various legal documents drafting
• Be the point of contact for external parties in Luxembourg

The right person will have the following profile:

• 3+ years of experience in similar role in Luxembourg (Law firm, Trust, etc.)
• Very good knowledge of the SOPARFIs  environment
• Fluency in Englsih is a must. Knowledge of French or German would be a strong asset
• Hands-on mentality and a good ability to work autonomously

All applications will be treated in full confidentiality according to our GDPR privacy policy.
If your profile is not suitable for this particular role, we will keep your CV on file for any future positions which could be suitable.

Our client is one of the biggest Asset Manager in Europe, looking to strengthen its local legal team in Luxembourg.

Missions:

Creation and monitoring of UCIs, implementation of draft amendments, registration with foreign authorities, regulatory follow-up:

•  Preparation, drafting and /or modification / revision of legal documents relating to investment funds, on the occasion of various related events (creation of the SICAV / sub-funds / funds, merger, liquidation, change of policy , commission, etc.), taking into account the operational needs and regulations applicable at both the country of origin and the future marketing countries
• Monitoring of files submitted to the Luxembourg supervisory authorities with a view to obtaining the required approvals
• Active participation in the operational start of the events, in contact and collaboration with the operational services, if necessary the other legal services of the group, and the providers concerned
• Establishment and follow-up of initial or subsequent files relating to an application for marketing authorization to foreign authorities.

Drafting and administration of contracts

• Drafting and negotiation of agreements in accordance with the Group’s standards, the legal and organizational specificities of the client (if applicable) and the Luxembourg or local regulations relating thereto
• Participation in the qualitative evolution of contract models in relation with other lawyers in the Legal Business Line.

General assistance

• Conduct of legal studies and / or contribution to projects carried out in response to internal needs or customer files (extension of authorized fields of activity approved by the authorities, calls for tenders, commercial proposals, review of commercial documentation, etc.)
• Follow-up of disputes or incidents, in liaison with specialized internal legal and operational teams and / or mandated law firms
• Development and updating of procedures.
• Contribution to the social life of the funds: AGE, AGO, resolution of the council, contact with the auditors, revision of the reports, LFR, etc.
• Management of procedures and services related to the listing of funds in Luxembourg
• Assistance in finding practical solutions to legal risks related to the company’s activities
• Contribution to the awareness of the operational staff of the legislative and regulatory provisions applicable to fixtures and conventions, as well as their evolutions
• Follow-up of the regulatory watch and study of foreign regulations for analysis of local conditions and constraints (eg marketing conditions in the possible formats)
• Development and updating of regulatory databases
• Participation in internal or local working groups in the context of regulatory developments and related

Profile: 

• Bac + 4/5 training in law (business law, private law)
• At least 3 years relevant experience in a similar function within the investment fund industry
• Good knowledge in Contract law, Corporate law, Commercial law
• Knowledge of financial instruments and investment services
• Fluent in written and spoken English and French. German/Spanish would be an asset
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and to prioritize workflow while adhering to strict deadlines and excellent work and accuracy
• Curiosity and taste for investigation and monitoring
• Analytical with synthesis capacity
• Strong technical and writing skills to make comprehensible and intelligible texts of law to non-lawyers
• Strength of argumentation and conviction
• Strong team player with the ability to work autonomously
• Good knowledge of computer tools (Word, Excel, Notes, Power Point)

All applications will be treated in full confidentiality according to our GDPR privacy policy.
If your profile is not suitable for this particular role, we will keep your CV on file for any future positions which could be suitable.