Senior Legal and Transactions Officer - Private Equity

Responsibilities

• Coordinate client onboarding processes, including incorporations, service agreements, service level agreements and AML compliance.
• Oversee transactions, including investments and divestments, ensuring thorough review of all relevant documents.
• Maintain and ensure proper update of statutory registers (directors, limited partners, shareholders).
• Review board packs, coordinate/lead board and shareholder/investor meetings, and ensure accurate minute-taking.
• Ensure high governance standards by adhering to company policies, local law and regulatory frameworks.
• Manage and develop legal document templates (e.g., minutes, resolutions, loan agreements, powers of attorney).

• Act as a key point of contact for clients, ensuring timely and professional service delivery.
• Attend board, client regular calls and investor meetings, ensuring proper documentation and governance standards are met.
• Proactively build strong relationships with fund managers, legal advisors, investors, notaries, and other stakeholders.
• Provide proactive problem-solving and strategic insights based on technical expertise.

• Train and coach team members, acting as the first point of contact for core deliverables and escalate issues to management as required.
• Delegate tasks, set clear requirements, and ensure timely completion.
• Review and validate all submitted work before sending it to clients.
• Provide support to other team members on complex transactions.

Key Requirements

• Excellent knowledge of Luxembourg corporate law and its application to funds and other structures.
• Familiarity with fund structures (e.g., SCSps managed by full-scope AIFMs, LPAs).
• Understanding of AIFMD and its implications in fund structures.
• Knowledge of AML/KYC compliance and regulatory requirements in Luxembourg.
• Strong leadership and delegation skills to effectively manage a team and oversee tasks.
• Proactive problem-solving abilities, applying technical expertise and confident judgment to resolve challenges.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Minimum Education, Qualifications and Working Experience

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Law, Corporate Law, Business Law, Commercial Law, or a related field is required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role in Luxembourg.
• Additional certifications related to AML/KYC compliance, Luxembourg corporate law, or fund administration would be an asset.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in French or German is a strong asset.