In-House Legal Counsel – AIFM (Luxembourg)

About the role

Our client, a leading international investment firm, is looking for an experienced In‑House Legal Counsel to join its Luxembourg legal team. The role will serve as a key business partner on both fund‑level and AIFM‑level matters, supporting the firm’s private credit and private equity strategies.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day legal support to the AIFM entity on governance, regulatory and operational issues.
• Advise on AIFMD obligations, including organisational requirements, delegation, substance and conduct of business.
• Manage interactions with the CSSF, handling regulatory filings, notifications and correspondence.
• Develop and maintain internal policies, procedures and compliance frameworks.
• Oversee corporate governance matters such as board resolutions, minutes and internal documentation.
• Monitor Luxembourg and EU regulatory developments and translate them into practical actions.
• Advise on structuring, launching and operating alternative investment funds (RAIF, SCSp, ELTIF, SICAV).
• Draft, review and negotiate fund documentation, including PPMs, LPAs, management and delegation agreements, and side letters.
• Review and negotiate transaction‑related and commercial agreements with portfolio companies and counterparties.
• Coordinate external counsel across multiple jurisdictions and manage board, shareholder and conducting officer committee meetings.
• Maintain statutory registers, corporate records and ensure timely RCS and RBE filings.
• Liaise with regulators, notaries, auditors and internal stakeholders as required.

Required profile

• 5+ years post‑qualification experience in a top‑tier law firm or in‑house within an AIFM or asset manager.
• Fully qualified lawyer, Luxembourg or EU qualified, with demonstrable Luxembourg fund and AIFM experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of alternative investment fund structures and AIFM legal frameworks.
• Solid understanding of AIFMD, CSSF practice and Luxembourg fund regulation.
• Proven ability to advise senior stakeholders in a pragmatic, business‑focused manner.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
• Fluent in English; French and/or German an advantage.

Required skills