Senior Lawyer, Investment Funds, Luxembourg

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 140 lawyers and 13 Partners, the key areas of expertise of the Clifford Chance Luxembourg office include: Banking, Finance and Capital Markets, Corporate M&A, 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.

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Our Luxembourg Investment Funds team is a market leading practice covering the full range of funds, including all kinds or alternative funds (such as private equity funds, hedge funds, real estate, debt and infrastructure funds) as well as UCITS.

In addition, we also advise investors with their investments in such funds, including pension funds, insurance companies, funds of funds and many sovereign wealth and other supra-national institutions.

Our team is composed of 3 Partners and about 40 lawyers from diverse backgrounds and nationalities. English is the official working language, while French, German and Luxembourgish are also used on a regular basis. 

To reinforce our Investment Funds team, we are looking for a Senior Associate. You will work on different matters, including but not limited to:

• Structuring and documenting regulated and unregulated funds from pre-launching to post closing.
• Advising financial service providers
• Advising on distribution channels
• Corporate and transactional services
• Managing client relationships
• Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers
• Contributing to the knowledge management. 

• At least 5 years' experience in alternative funds and UCITS ideally gained within an international law firm.
• Experience in advising clients with regards to depository and administration matters.
• You are ideally admitted to the 'Liste II' or to the 'Liste IV'.
• Excellent knowledge of Luxembourg Investment Fund structures (UCITS, SIFs, RAIFs, SICARs, unregulated funds).
• Fluency in English; French, German and Luxemburgish are considered an asset.
• Dynamism, team spirit and communication skills are required qualities to progress in our stimulating environment.
• Willingness to provide high service delivery for our clients.
• Collaborative spirit and eagerness to work with different level in the firm and guide/train juniors colleagues.

What we offer

• A dynamic, multicultural work environment which fosters professional and personal development while working with top clients;
• You will join a team of knowledgeable and experienced lawyers, where you will benefit from training and guidance;
• A friendly and collaborative working environment;
• An individualized professional relationship with local and international clients allowing you to develop your network and knowledge;
• A training program to further develop your legal and business skills and stay up-to-date on legal developments with our Clifford Chance Academy;
• We will support you to obtain your qualification.

If interested in this opportunity, please upload your complete application in English (CV, cover letter and academic transcripts). Incomplete applications will not be processed.

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