Legal and Transactions Officer - Private Equity

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for the clients in relation to all corporate/ legal matters for a varied portfolio of alternative investment funds and SPVs
• Responsible for training and development of junior team members in the team through training and coaching
• Maintain control over delegated work by discussing the timeframe and deadlines, agreeing on scheduled checkpoints at which you will review project progress, making adjustments where necessary, and allocating time to review all submitted work.
• Responsible for client onboarding, bank account openings and incorporation of funds and SPVs
• Preparation and review of service level agreements, appointment/resignation of directors and other corporate matters
• Able to interpret constitutional documents (e.g. articles, LPA) of a client structure and liaise with other service providers (lawyers, tax advisors) for any queries that may arise
• Responsibility for fund closings, including the holding of board meetings, collation of subscription agreements and KYC and communication with investors to confirm the closing has taken place.
• Review of legal documents in relation to acquisitions, disposals, restructuring transactions, liaising with client and third parties as necessary
• Actively provide client leadership by identifying situations requiring decisions for board and shareholders meetings (in particular transactions, execution of documents, approvals)
• Liaison with third parties and internally for company set up, liquidation, company secretarial and compliance issues
• Responsible for the maintenance of accurate investor and company records (static data, shareholder/ partners registers), process all investor changes/transfers thereon and ensure any regulatory and statutory filings are completed promptly
• Process and coordinate day-to-day fund operations, including capital calls and distributions.
• Responsible for ensuring all documents and company records are organised and filed appropriately (both electronically and hard copies).

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• University degree preferably in law, finance or business administration.
• 1-2 years’ experience in a similar position gained within a corporate services provider or law firm in Luxembourg.
• Self-starter, highly organised and able to work independently and part of a team.
• Able to multitask and prioritise day-to-day work to meet client and business needs.
• Flexible, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good knowledge of the AML and KYC requirements in Luxembourg.
• Excellent organisational skills and interpersonal skills for a high degree of client interaction and the promotion of client interaction within the business.
• Excellent communication skills in English, with French and/ or German an advantage (both written and oral).

Benefits