Knowledge Lawyer – Funds & Asset Management

About the role

Clifford Chance is hiring a knowledge lawyer for its Funds & Asset Management team in Luxembourg. The team advises fund sponsors, asset managers and institutional investors on investment products such as closed-ended and open-ended funds, evergreen platforms, permanent capital vehicles, managed accounts and co-investment structures, covering private equity, private credit, infrastructure and real estate. The role supports the team with research, drafting and knowledge management.

Key responsibilities

• Research complex legal and regulatory topics relevant to investment funds and asset management and provide tailored legal support to the team.
• Draft legal memoranda, practice notes, client briefings and know-how materials, and contribute to internal and external publications.
• Prepare client communications and thought leadership materials.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the funds industry and share key updates with the team.
• Contribute to lawyer education programmes and organise internal training sessions, meetings and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Gather, structure and maintain the team's know-how and help develop the department's knowledge resources.
• Maintain and enhance the template library, develop new precedents and update knowledge platforms.
• Coordinate knowledge management initiatives across the Luxembourg office and the global Funds & Asset Management practice, and take part in local and global knowledge management projects.

Required profile

• Strong academic background in law, with experience in legal research, drafting and publishing articles, and ideally supporting training sessions, presentations or conferences.
• Interest in investment funds, asset management and related regulatory developments; previous exposure to funds, asset management or financial services matters is a strong advantage.
• Experience in other legal practice areas or professional support/knowledge management roles will be considered where transferable skills and a genuine interest in funds expertise are shown.
• Strong analytical and research skills, able to manage and prioritise multiple projects and deadlines.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and complete projects, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent in English and French; German and/or Luxembourgish is an asset.

Required skills

• Strong command of Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience with knowledge management systems, legal technology or related tools is an advantage.