Legal Counsel AIFM (F/M)

Legal Counsel AIFM (F/M)

Job description

Your main responsibilities are:

• Reviewing and negotiating any agreements LIS is party to, including AIFM agreements, distribution agreements, depositary agreements, administration agreements etc.
• Reviewing fund constitutive documents;
• Advising the various business areas on legal interpretations and regulatory changes;
• Assisting in client onboardings;
• Maintaining and continuously upgrading checklists and templates for all key documents;
• Participation in a high number of projects inherent to the management company, the life cycle of the funds, compliance, operations, etc.
• Ensuring compliance with policies and processes of the legal team;
• Maintaining AIFM passport notifications with the CSSF;
• Striving for continuous improvements in the operating practices and processes of the legal team including identifying efficiencies, improvements and opportunities to reduce costs;
• On-going legal watch;
• Preparation of internal and external legal updates

Requirements

Your profile:

• Legal professional with at least 1-3 years of experience within the fields of investment funds, a management company/AIFM or an international law firm in Luxembourg;
• Fluent in English and German with excellent written and oral communication skills, fluency in French or another European language would be a strong asset
• University degree in law, such as Master in Law or LLM or equivalent (preferably in Luxembourg, Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, Austria or Switzerland), qualification to register with a bar would be an asset;
• Fluent in English and German with excellent written and oral communication skills, fluency in French or another European language would be a strong asset;
• Strong knowledge of Luxembourg law;
• Analytical, problem solving, business analysis skills;
• Ability to work autonomously as well as in team;
• Highly efficient, proactive and trustworthy;
• Strong organizational skills, paying attention to details;
• Very good computer skills and MS Office proficiency

What you can expect:

• An innovative, modern business environment;
• Highly motivated experienced team;
• Growth & development opportunities;
• Attractive compensation package

LIS is a financial organisation, all new employees will be required to undergo a criminal record check.