Experienced Lawyer - Regulated Investment Funds

Arendt & Medernach; Paliseul; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vibrant social life with events

Support and mentoring

International working environment

Job summary

Arendt & Medernach is looking for a legal advisor in Luxembourg. The role involves setting up investment funds, advising clients on suitable investment structures, and managing daily operations. Ideal candidates hold a master's in law, have at least two years of experience in asset management, and possess excellent English skills. You will have opportunities to mentor younger associates and expand business relationships, contributing to a firm dedicated to high standards and equal opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience within investment funds or asset management.
• Perfect command of English, both written and spoken.
• Dynamic, flexible, well-organized, and autonomous.

Responsibilities

• Set up funds and handle sub-fund launches.
• Advise on investment structures and prepare necessary documents.
• Act as main contact for clients and manage relationships.

Skills

Analytical skills

English (written and spoken)

Team management

Education

Master's degree in law

LL.M.

Job description

Overview

Arendt & Medernach is the leading independent business law firm in Luxembourg with over 800 professionals. The firm’s international team of more than 450 legal experts represents Luxembourg and foreign clients in all areas of Luxembourg business law from its main office in Luxembourg and representative offices in Frankfurt, Hong Kong, London, New York, and Paris. Our service to clients is differentiated by the end-to-end specialist advice we offer, covering all legal, regulatory, taxation, and advisory aspects of doing business in Luxembourg. Our firm advises international and domestic clients in all areas of business law relevant to their business activities, ranging from fund formation, banking, insurance, private equity, and real estate to corporate and tax matters. Given the ongoing development of our firm, we are currently recruiting:

Responsibilities

• Work on the setting up of funds and on sub-fund launches (both regulated and unregulated), as well as on the eligibility analysis and structuring of the funds’ underlying investments
• Advise on the most suitable investment structure for clients and draft offering documents, constitutional documents, and review/negotiation of agreements with service providers (depositary, fund administrator, Management Company/AIFM, investment managers, etc.)
• Prepare submissions to the national (Luxembourgish CSSF) and international authorities and follow up on submissions to obtain approval of proposed documentation
• Act as a trusted advisor and main day-to-day contact for the client, organizing and participating in meetings and conference calls
• Advise clients on day-to-day legal and compliance issues and corporate life of the relevant vehicles after their launch
• Participate in internal and external working groups to develop in-depth expertise, advise on forthcoming legislative changes, and assist clients in adjusting activities
• Visit clients (Asset Managers/Banks) to develop and strengthen business relationships
• Develop a team of younger associates within the pool and help organize their work and knowledge sharing
• Develop links to other practice areas and the broader One Arendt network to leverage the full spectrum offering including legal advice, regulatory compliance, and fund administration services

Your profile

• You hold a master’s degree in law (or equivalent), preferably completed by an LL.M.
• You have at least 2 years of professional experience within the field of investment funds or asset managers
• You have a perfect command of English both written and spoken
• You have excellent analytical skills, are open-minded, dynamic, flexible, well-organized and able to work autonomously
• You are keen to learn and develop in an international environment

Within Arendt, we uphold high standards. Our professionals work with clients on engaging projects, empowered from the start. With a strong local presence in Luxembourg and international reach, we support and train our team members to thrive in a culture of excellence. Specialised teams ensure the right skills are available, allowing for a focus on added value. Our leaders are approachable, providing support and mentoring.

We offer a vibrant social life with numerous events, embracing sports and art; our culture encourages openness and discovery beyond the professional realm. With over 50 nationalities represented, Arendt is committed to the well-being of its staff, serving the best interests of its clients, protecting the environment, and supporting education. Arendt promotes equal opportunities and values each employee for what they bring to the community. For more information, please refer to our diversity and inclusion policy on our website.

Interested?

If you are interested in this job opportunity, we are looking forward to receiving your application. All applications will be treated confidentially. Please be aware that the selected candidate will be required to provide a criminal record (or certificate of good conduct).

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