Legal & Regulatory Compliance Senior Officer

We are seeking an experienced legal professional to join a European Legal & Compliance team based in Luxembourg, London and Paris. The successful candidate will provide legal and regulatory support across the European activities, with a particular focus on Luxembourg fund structures and corporate entities. The role also offers the opportunity to contribute to wider operational and business support activities as required.

LHH Recruitment Solutions offers extensive recruitment solutions through one unique brand. We are specialised in the recruitment of qualified professionals. At LHH Recruitment Solutions, we believe in talent, not labels, embrace diversity, and promote more inclusive employment to our clients and partners.

Your Responsibilities

The role operates within a European regulatory framework and requires regular interaction with regulatory, legal and compliance matters affecting asset management businesses across multiple jurisdictions. It includes among others the following responsibilities:

Legal and Regulatory Support for Investment Products

• Maintain and oversee the legal, corporate and regulatory documentation relating to Luxembourg-domiciled SICAVs and UCITS funds, ensuring ongoing compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Work closely with the funds' domiciliary agent to ensure all documentation remains accurate and up to date.

Corporate and Entity Governance

• Provide legal and regulatory guidance to European branches and subsidiaries.
• Ensure compliance with all corporate governance and regulatory obligations applicable to the Group's European entities.
• Review, negotiate and advise on contracts and other legal documents.
• Support management and business teams with legal advice on a broad range of corporate matters.

Litigation Management

• Provide legal support and advice regarding disputes involving the SICAV.
• Coordinate and manage relationships with external counsel where specialist advice or representation is required.

Regulatory Monitoring

• Monitor developments in European financial services regulation, including ESG-related requirements.
• Assess the impact of regulatory changes and communicate relevant developments to stakeholders across the business.

Contract Drafting and Review

• Draft, negotiate, review and update legal agreements for this asset manager, its branches and affiliated subsidiaries.
• Ensure contractual arrangements are aligned with legal, regulatory and business requirements.

Operational Support

• Assist with broader operational and business support activities where required, contributing to the efficient running of the organisation.

Your Profile 

• Legal degree completed with a first similar experience of 4-8 years in Luxembourg
• Fluent in English with a very good knowledge of French
• Able to thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment and proactively identify practical solutions to business challenges.
• Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication abilities.
• Collaborative team player with a results-oriented mindset.
• Client-focused approach and commitment to delivering high-quality support.

To include yourself in this recruitment process; to find out more information about this role; or to discuss other career opportunities we have available, please contact ANNIE BURTON as soon as possible - CONFIDENTIALITY ASSURED. 

Annie Burton – annie.burton@lhh.com

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