THE JOB:
Our client, an international asset management company based in Luxembourg, is seeking a Legal & Corporate Associate to join its high-performing team. The role combines legal advisory, regulatory, fund structuring, and corporate governance responsibilities, with a strong focus on Luxembourg and European financial services regulation.
Legal & Regulatory Advisory:
-Advise and support Luxembourg-based business activities on applicable laws and regulations, including impact analyses and implementation of new regulatory requirements.
-Provide legal guidance across business units, ensuring alignment with internal policies and regulatory frameworks.
-Support management in Luxembourg and the Paris branch on a broad range of legal, regulatory, contractual, and corporate matters.
-Participate in governance and control processes, including review of new business initiatives within the New Product Approval process.
-Conduct legal research and maintain up-to-date regulatory knowledge.
Fund Structuring & Investment Vehicles
-Support the establishment, structuring, and maintenance of investment funds and related entities.
-Draft and negotiate fund documentation, including constitutional documents, agreements, and side letters.
-Assist with fund launches and closings, and manage related communications with investors and third parties.
-Ensure ongoing compliance with Luxembourg AIFM requirements and applicable EU regulations.
Corporate Governance & Company Secretarial
-Organise and coordinate Board, Conducting Officer Committee, and governance-related meetings (agenda preparation, board packs, minutes, follow-ups).
-Draft board resolutions, powers of attorney, circular resolutions, and regulatory filings.
-Maintain statutory registers and corporate records, ensuring timely filings with the Luxembourg Trade and Companies Register and other authorities.
-Liaise with regulators, auditors, notaries, legal counsel, and other external stakeholders.
-Respond to regulatory and audit queries.
Contract Management
-Manage the full contract lifecycle from drafting through negotiation and execution.
-Review and negotiate commercial and service provider agreements, including NDAs.
-Ensure legal, commercial, and regulatory consistency across contractual arrangements.
-Develop and maintain templates (NDAs, disclaimers, checklists, standard agreements).
-Oversee legal documentation tracking using legal technology tools.
Legal Operations Support
-Monitor legal billing and budget tracking.
-Maintain structured legal documentation systems (SharePoint and board portals).
-Contribute to efficient legal department processes and administrative robustness.
THE CANDIDATE PROFILE:
-University degree in Law with strong funds corporate secretarial/legal experience in Luxembourg.
-5+ years’ experience in a legal, corporate secretarial, or regulatory role within Luxembourg, ideally in asset management, AIFM, or financial services.
-Experience in fund structures such as Limited Partnerships, open-ended and closed-ended funds, and structured vehicles is advantageous.
-Strong knowledge of Luxembourg company law and corporate governance requirements, AIFM framework and Luxembourg regulatory environment
-European financial services regulations (including AML, GDPR, MAR, MiFID II, EMIR)
-Experience drafting and negotiating commercial/service provider contracts and NDAs.
-Familiarity with regulatory filings and registry processes.
-Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail.
-Strong organisational and governance coordination capabilities.
-Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a complex shareholder environment.
-Can-do attitude, apable of working independently while maintaining strong collaboration across departments.
-Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint).
-Fluent in English; French is an asset.
THE CLIENT:
Our client is an international asset management company.
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As an equal opportunity employer, we embrace diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Please note, however, that candidates must possess a valid Luxembourg work permit. As we represent our clients, we are required to submit only those who meet this requirement. Unfortunately, if you do not have a valid work permit, we will not be able to consider your application.
If you are selected for the position, you will be asked to provide supporting documentation, such as copies of your diplomas, proof of prior employment, and a standard criminal record check, as part of the final steps in our recruitment process.
We appreciate your interest in our company and look forward to the possibility of working together.
