Job Description

Our Client, a prominent investment firm with a strong presence in Luxembourg, is seeking a seasoned legal professional to join their team as Director In-House Legal Counsel.

The successful candidate will take ownership of legal and compliance matters across a portfolio of Luxembourg holding companies and investment structures, while playing a leading role in deal execution and regulatory oversight.

Your areas of responsibility:

Investment Funds

• Set up and maintain legal documentation for RAIFs, SCSPs, and Delaware funds.
• Draft, finalise and update key fund documents, including PSA, LPA, PPM, and Side Letters.
• Provide legal advice to the Board of the GP company.
• Lead legal due diligence and KYC for new investments.
• Collaborate with the AIFM on investment reporting and legal matters.
• Coordinate compliance matters with the Responsible Conducting Officer.
• Liaise with external company secretaries and legal advisors.
• Draft and finalise loan agreements for underlying investments.

Luxembourg Holding Company

• Organise and attend regular board and shareholder meetings in Luxembourg.
• Ensure appropriate documentation of board meetings, including minutes, approvals, and filings.
• Manage compliance filings with local authorities (e.g. KYC, UBO, RAIFs).

General Legal & Compliance Oversight

• Monitor external legal costs and ensure cost-efficiency.
• Build strong internal relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Act as a legal advisor to the Board on various projects.
• Lead and motivate legal and operational colleagues.

Your profile:

• + 13 years’ experience in Luxembourg investment fund law.
• Prior experience in a senior management legal role, ideally in private equity.
• Strong knowledge of Luxembourg’s corporate and fund regulatory landscape; knowledge of the U.S. market is a plus.
• Experience working with AIFMs is highly valued.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complexity and conflicting demands.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in Luxembourgish and/or German preferred (French is a plus).
• Team-oriented, hands-on approach with the ability to work independently.
• Based in or open to relocating to Luxembourg.

Could this be the right opportunity for you? Please do not hesitate to send your CV to Andrew Notter at andrew.notter@andersonwise.com to be considered for this recruitment process.

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