Legal Manager – Real Estate Investor

Legal Manager – Real Estate – Inhouse – Luxembourg

We are currently mandated by one of the world’s largest investors in real estate to recruit a legal manager to the team in Luxembourg.

Key Responsibilities:

Legal:

Ensuring efficient day to day administration/ operation of all companies managed by the Luxembourg office (full investment cycle – managing incorporations, restructuring, and liquidations)
Preparing Board papers, understanding of matters to be discussed, attendance at Board meetings, being a source of information and support to Board members with strong minutes taking and drafting skills
Drafting and review of internal financing documents (IFL, IBL, S115 contributions etc)
Responsible for timely responses to audit queries and the organization of annual accounts approvals and filings
Producing structure charts and ensuring that the AML/KYC procedures are duly respected as well as taking care in responding to AML/KYC compliance queries from lenders, banks and other service providers
Actively supporting the investments and capital markets teams in the execution of individual or portfolio company transactions, e.g. acquisitions, disposals, financings etc.
Reviewing accuracy of documents before presentation for signature to the Board or third parties

Organizational, management and support (including administrative tasks):

Managing 1-2 junior team members (ensuring their growth and development by providing guidance and direction)
Ensuring effective communication and coordination with the finance team
Maintaining the document database, ensuring that all the books are kept team up to date and organized

Technical Skills / Requirements:

Education & Certificates

University degree in Law or ICSA qualified.

Professional Experience

Proven experience in the legal/company secretarial space in Luxembourg
Inspiring and motivating a small team to achieve excellent standards
Good knowledge and understanding of Luxembourg corporate Law and governance
Good knowledge and understanding of real estate holding structures and vehicles
Fluency in English is mandatory, any other language is considered an asset
Good experience in coordinating with stakeholders e.g. Legal advisors and financial advisors
Transaction execution experience will be considered as an advantage

Only successful applicants will be notified