Legal Counsel
Luxembourg - no specific region
Fixed term
Selection & Interim
Join a leading global investment solutions provider committed to innovation and client-centricity. As part of the Product Legal team, you will drive product development and legal excellence in the dynamic world of investment funds and products. Bring your legal expertise, interpersonal finesse, and project management skills to a team that values your contribution and offers a flexible, rewarding environment.
Description
- Provide support for product development functions related to various products (e.g., UCITS and AIFs) and the registration of funds in multiple countries;
- Offer ongoing legal services, including contract drafting and negotiation, addressing legal inquiries, and enhancing internal product-related procedures;
- Offer legal advice on product-related matters and potential impacts on business operations, including involvement in strategic projects like fund reshapes;
- Monitor new laws and regulations, assess their implications on relevant products and business units, and collaborate with external counsel and regulators;
- Represent the organization in external meetings and with fund associations;
- Serve as a key liaison with other legal teams, company secretariat, compliance, risk, and internal audit functions, fostering cooperation and alignment;
- Ensure consistency in processes and standards for fund launches, corporate actions (e.g., mergers, closures, objective changes), and regulatory registrations;
- Maintain or organize a knowledge database with relevant precedents and legal opinions, contributing to the improvement of internal procedures and operational processes in product delivery.
Your profile
- Hold a law degree with extensive experience in fund or investment-related environments, preferably at a senior level, often working independently;
- Possess an in-depth knowledge of fund structures and European investment management industry regulations, including UCITS, AIFMD, etc;
- Exhibit strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating confidence and diplomacy when engaging with key stakeholders, board members, and senior management;
- Display commercial acumen;
- Have a proven track record in project management and possess strong organizational skills;
- Maintain an excellent attention to detail;
- Show a strong commitment to delivery and execution;
- Be fluent in English, with proficiency in additional languages as a bonus;
- Act as a proactive team player;
- Possess outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
