Legal Counsel (12 Month FTC)
Legal Counsel (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract) | Luxembourg
A leading international investment group is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its Luxembourg office on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a transactional lawyer with exposure to private equity, real estate, infrastructure and alternative investments.
The Opportunity
Working closely with investment and business teams, you will provide legal support across a broad range of corporate, transactional and regulatory matters. The role offers hands-on involvement in investment transactions, commercial agreements, governance matters and strategic legal projects within a fast-paced international organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the legal aspects of investment transactions across alternative asset classes, including private equity, real estate and infrastructure
- Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts and legal agreements
- Advise internal stakeholders on legal, regulatory and governance matters
- Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business
- Coordinate with external counsel across multiple jurisdictions
- Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice to investment and operational teams
- Assist with internal policies, approval processes and risk management initiatives
- Contribute to cross-functional projects and wider business objectives
About You
- Qualified lawyer with approximately 4+ years' post-qualification experience
- Background in Corporate, Commercial, M&A or transactional law gained at a leading law firm
- Exposure to investment-related transactions, particularly within private equity, real estate or infrastructure, would be highly desirable
- Additional experience in investment funds, capital markets or banking & finance is advantageous
- Strong commercial awareness and ability to work directly with business stakeholders
- Excellent organisational, project management and communication skills
- Fluent English required; French and/or German would be beneficial
What's on Offer
- Luxembourg-based position
- Exposure to complex cross-border investment activity
- Opportunity to gain high-quality in-house experience within a globally active investment platform
- August start date preferred
If you are interested in discussing this opportunity confidentially, please get in touch.
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