Junior Legal Counsel

Private equity has always been a sought-after asset class due to its performance potential.

However, steep entry barriers, including high minimum investments (~€10m), hefty paperwork and the challenge of selecting the right fund have traditionally kept individual investors at bay, with access largely limited to big institutions or a select few.

Enter Moonfare.

We've made investing in private equity more accessible and straightforward with our fully digital investment platform. Now, qualified investors can access some of the most sought-after private market funds at minimums starting from €10,000*.

The diverse Moonfare team - which includes alumni from top private banks, groundbreaking startups and beyond - is united in pushing boundaries and redefining the private equity landscape.

Join us

**Jr. Legal Counsel (M/F/d)**

We're on the lookout for a vibrant Jr. Legal Counsel to become a vital member of our Legal team in Luxembourg. You'll play a crucial role in facilitating the launch, distribution, and investment into underlying funds, all of which are essential for Moonfare's success. Join our skilled team spanning across Europe and be part of our dynamic journey.

**You will**:

- Support fund launches and ongoing fund management activities from a legal perspective, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies
- Assist with co-investment deals, subscription documents, and investor-related queries, collaborating with the Sales team to resolve legal matters effectively
- Support commitments into underlying funds by ensuring legal documentation, including distribution documents and limited partnership agreements, remains accurate, up to date, and aligned with investment structures
- Coordinate internally and collaborate closely with Investments, Fund Operations, Sales, and Marketing teams to ensure legal requirements are met effectively across different business functions
- Provide guidance and mentorship to working students, offering support in daily tasks, helping to allocate responsibilities efficiently, and fostering their professional development
- Manage various ad hoc tasks, including document due diligence, compliance activities, addressing investor queries, and supporting process improvements such as automation initiatives in fund documentation
- Identify opportunities for process optimisation and operational improvements, contributing to enhanced efficiency and workflow automation within the legal function

**The next Moonfarian**:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law
- 1-2 years of experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, or financial institution- Exposure to private equity is preferred
- Has an understanding of Private Equity and how it works
- Has a deep understanding of AIFMD/MiFID
- Has experience in drafting, conducting due diligence, and reviewing legal documentation
- Has previous experience managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
- Demonstrates ability to prioritise tasks, manage workload efficiently, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proactive attitude and a willingness to take on new challenges and responsibilities
- Has exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills
- Has previous experience collaborating with different functions within an organisation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English- Communication skills in German are preferred but not required
- Exceptional project management skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

**If you feel you do not meet all of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply**

**Our Values**:

- **Our clients come first, Moonfare comes second, and we prioritise ourselves third - Client-Centric Focus.**Putting clients first means creating value for them is essential. Placing Moonfare second signifies that our individual professional future at Moonfare depends on the company's commercial success. Prioritising ourselves third reflects our humility in putting clients and Moonfare before personal interests.
- **We pursue excellence and honor our promises - Commitment to Excellence.**We hold ourselves to the highest standards, taking responsibility for our failures, and celebrating our successes. We commit to deadlines and stick to them and we learn from our mistakes.
- **We are here to win and to celebrate our collective achievements - Win together.** We are mission-focused and think and act like owners. We exemplify the attitude we expect and each of us commits to do what it takes to succeed.
- **We foster personal growth but each of us earns our place as a Moonfarian through merit - Growth and Merit.**We hire, retain, and develop exceptional people and invest in empowering them to excel. We must all earn our place at the table every day.

We understand the important role that diversity plays in our success. Different backgrounds, experiences and ideas push us further and raise the bar. We're committed to developing