LUX - Junior Investment Funds Lawyer

• Assisting in structuring and documenting regulated funds from pre-launch to post-closing.
• Supporting service providers and helping to develop relationships with them.
• Providing advice on distribution channels.
• Participating in corporate and transactional services.
• Collaborating with local and international Clifford Chance colleagues to advise, guide, and follow up with clients on their matters.
• Keeping up-to-date with client industry developments.
• Developing knowledge of related practice areas’ law.
• Being proactive and willing to take on initiatives and responsibilities appropriate to your level of experience.
• Delivering high-quality service to clients and building strong relationships to become a trusted advisor.
• Presenting complex information in a simple and concise manner.
• Assisting in negotiations and making informed decisions on behalf of clients.
• Identifying new business opportunities to grow the practice in Luxembourg and beyond.
• Supporting and promoting the firm’s strategy and contributing to the practice area business plan.
• Managing client relationships.
• Contributing to knowledge management.

• EU Qualified lawyer, admitted to List II or List IV or currently undertaking your qualification
• Successfully passed an academic degree in law
• First experiences (possibly during internships) ideally in asset management (particularly in alternative investment funds) within large local law firms or well-established international law firms
• Strong knowledge of the Luxembourg investment funds structures (such as UCITS, SIFs, SICARs, RAIFs, unregulated funds) and are eager to develop your legal knowledge and specialize in this area
• Fluency in French and English. German would be considered as an asset

What we offer

• Collaborative spirit and eagerness to work with different level in the firm and guide/train juniors colleagues.
• A dynamic and multicultural work environment to favour professional and personal development, working with top clients.
• An individualized professional relationship with local and international clients
• Autonomous file management in collaboration with your colleagues
• A friendly and collaborative working atmosphere, where you will have the chance to make a real difference through the way you work and the work you do
• A training program to further develop your legal and business skills and stay up-to-date on legal developments with our Clifford Chance Academy.

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 15 Partners, the key areas of expertise of the Clifford Chance Luxembourg office include: Banking, Finance and Capital Markets, Corporate, 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.

Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures and languages. In a world where commercial success increasingly relies on globalisation, we offer clients a truly international perspective, and we offer our people a rewarding and stimulating career.

We're proud of our approachable, friendly and team-based way of working. Highly professional and self-assured, with an entrepreneurial streak, our people are more than happy to share their expertise and knowledge. To find out more about Clifford Chance Luxembourg, please visit our Luxembourg site following this link.

As we are growing, we are reinforcing our Funds team with Junior Investment Funds Lawyers (M/F)

At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society. 

We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age.  This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment. 

We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement. 

Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.  

Find out more about our inclusive culture here.