Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Hybrid
Job ID:
12762
Date posted:
February 06 2024
Category:
Legal
Job Level:
Officer
Legal Officer - Luxembourg
We are Alter Domus. Our name means “The Other House” and we’re a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry. We believe in being different. Here, you progress on merit, not who you know. You speak openly, whoever you’re speaking to. And it’s your freedom to decide which cutting-edge kind of finance professional you want to be. Join more than 4,100 fund administration, accounting, tax, loan administration and legal experts worldwide and take pride in being alternative.
Alter Domus clients include the world’s leading asset managers, lenders and asset owners. We’re specialists who use the most innovative technologies to create unparalleled solutions for the private equity, real assets and debt capital markets sectors. This is where standout talent advances what’s possible in fund administration, corporate services, depositary services, transfer pricing, domiciliation, management company services, loan administration, agency services, trade settlement and CLO manager services.
For our office in Luxembourg, we are currently looking for a Legal Officer. We offer a dynamic and international corporate atmosphere as well as the benefit of customized training adapted to your needs throughout your career.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
As a member of the team supporting Company Secretary services to clients, you are joining a vital professional services function for our clients in which you can advance your career within the funds industry, diversify your relationship management skill set, and build expertise in corporate secretarial functions supporting private equity, private debt and real estate corporate entities. You will act as a main liaison and point of contact for all company secretarial functions.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
- Collaborating across the fund teams on the setup and or on-boarding of client structures, and administering complex international structures;
- Interaction with clients, board members, third party intermediaries such as banks, lawyers, accountants and tax advisors both in person and via written or telephone communication;
- Preparing documents for various company secretarial transactions (e.g. incorporation, share allotment, calls, capital reduction, change of directors, strike off, amendment of articles of association, power of attorney etc.) and arranging execution and necessary filings;
- Preparing for and attend board and shareholders' meetings, recording, drafting and circulating minutes and actions arising from meetings;
- Assisting with the preparation, collation and ongoing monitoring of Know Your Customer / Client Due Diligence and promoter / corporate files;
- Maintenance of statutory records for entities and monitoring annual statutory filings;
- Monitoring changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and taking the appropriate action; and
- Management of the day-to-day company secretarial operations of the entities.
- Supporting team on client engagement and transactions
YOUR PROFILE:
- Relevant professional qualification or be working towards one would be an asset but not a requirement;
- One year or more of company secretarial experience a plus;
- Prior Diligent Board experience would be a plus;
- Enthusiastic attitude, drive and willingness to learn;
- Ability to build strong client relationships and to take initiative to act without waiting for direction when appropriate;
- Organised with an eye for detail Possess a flexible and hands-on approach;
- Demonstrated experience with ability to prioritise and handle multiple projects simultaneously is essential;
- Demonstrated communication skills and you are able to deal with people at all levels.
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Our stories
Amanda Donohue, Senior Manager, Cork
Think ahead to five years’ time and where you would like to see yourself. That’s what I did and Alter Domus offered me the right path.
Aristidis Halikias, Managing Director, Chicago
Many might think that the financial services industry is primarily numbers and math, but I believe we are a people business. The people at Alter Domus make it what it is, and we have some of the best in the entire industry.
Carla Walmsley, Senior Manager, Jersey
Alter Domus were fully supportive through my studying path, providing study support in the way of study fees and study leave, as well as some flexible working towards nearer each exam to help me manage with work/life (and exam!) balance.
Shania Galea, Corporate Services Officer, Malta
As a junior, I learn a lot from all colleagues around me. In addition, the AD Academy keeps on providing us with all the training we need.