Lux - Investment Funds Lawyer

Job Description - Structuring and documenting regulated funds from pre-launching to post closing - Assisting service providers and developing relationship with them - Advising on distribution channels - Participating in corporate and transactional services - Advising, guiding and following up with clients on their matters in collaboration with your local and international Clifford Chance colleagues - Keeping regular information on client industry developments - Develop deep knowledge of related practice areas’ law. - Be proactive and willing to take initiatives and responsibilities (in line with your level of experience). - Provide high service delivery for our clients and forge deep relationship with them to become a trusted advisor - Present highly complex information in a simple and concise manner. - Lead and supervise negotiations and exercise judgment in making complex decisions on behalf of the client. - Seek new business opportunities to grow our business in your practice, in Luxembourg and beyond. - Enthusiastically support and promote the firm’s strategy and contribute to the practice area business plan. - You will be part of a team of knowledgeable and experienced lawyers, receiving "on the job" guidance and growing your skills, learning with / from them - The opportunity to work with local and international top clients allowing you to develop your network and knowledge - A friendly and collaborative atmosphere, where you will have the chance to make a real difference through the way you work - A training program to further develop your legal and business skills and stay up to date on legal developments with our Clifford Chance Academy - A full support towards your qualification **Qualifications**: - EU Qualified lawyer, admitted to List II or List IV or currently undertaking your qualification - Successfully passed an academic degree in law - First experiences (possibly during internships) ideally in asset management (particularly in alternative investment funds) within large local law firms or well-established international law firms - Strong knowledge of the Luxembourg investment funds structures (such as UCITS, SIFs, SICARs, RAIFs, unregulated funds) and are eager to develop your legal knowledge and specialize in this area - Fluency in French and English. German would be considered as an asset Company Description Clifford Chance is one of the world's leading law firms and the Luxembourg office is one of the leading players in the Luxembourg legal services market at the forefront of legal and regulatory development and involved in many of the most important transactions in Luxembourg. With around 130 lawyers and 15 Partners, the key areas of expertise of the Clifford Chance Luxembourg office include: Banking, Finance and Capital Markets, Corporate, Investment Funds, Tax, Litigation and Real Estate. Whatever your area of expertise, you will find a range of career opportunities at Clifford Chance. And wherever you’re heading, Clifford Chance is where you can be true to your ambitions. Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures and languages. In a world where commercial success increasingly relies on globalisation, we offer clients a truly international perspective, and we offer our people a rewarding and stimulating career. We're proud of our approachable, friendly and team-based way of working. Highly professional and self-assured, with an entrepreneurial streak, our people are more than happy to share their expertise and knowledge. To find out more about Clifford Chance Luxembourg, please visit our Luxembourg site following this link. As we are growing, we are reinforcing our Funds team with Junior Investment Funds Lawyers. Additional Information **Interested?** **Equal Opportunities** At Clifford Chance we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment. Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm. Find out more here.