In-House Senior Legal Counsel

About the role

We are supporting a leading private‑equity firm in Luxembourg to hire an In‑House Senior Legal Counsel. The successful candidate will own legal workstreams across private‑equity transactions and corporate governance, collaborating with internal teams worldwide and external advisors.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and execute private‑equity and corporate transactions from a legal perspective.
• Draft, review and negotiate transactional and corporate documentation, including acquisition, disposal, restructuring and financing agreements.
• Analyse transaction flows, coordinate with finance teams, banks and advisors to ensure accurate closings.
• Prepare board and shareholder documentation and attend meetings as required.
• Maintain statutory registers, ensure regulatory compliance and manage RCS filings.
• Oversee incorporations, restructurings, migrations and liquidations with external service providers.
• Act as primary liaison for internal stakeholders, including London‑based teams and finance functions.
• Coordinate with external advisors such as law firms, notaries, auditors, banks and corporate service providers.
• Support KYC, AML and compliance processes, including corporate due diligence and bank account openings.

Required profile

• EU‑qualified Master’s degree in Law.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in corporate law, private‑equity or transactional legal practice.
• Proven ability to manage complex legal and transactional matters independently.
• Strong organisational and project‑management skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Fluent in English and French.
• Collaborative team player with a positive, professional attitude.

Required skills

• Legal drafting and negotiation.
• Transaction structuring and analysis.
• Regulatory compliance (KYC/AML, statutory filings).
• Stakeholder coordination across jurisdictions.

What we offer

• Competitive salary ranging from €100,000 to €120,000 per year.
• Performance‑based bonus, lunch vouchers, health insurance and pension plan.
• Hybrid working model with flexible hours.
• International, inclusive and diverse work environment.