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Finance Associate: work hard for great rewards..... chez Badenoch & Clark

2012-05-15T16:39:11Z

Are you a mid-level Banking Finance Lawyer with a passion for technically complex work?

Do you feel you need intellectually stretched within the working day?

Would you like to learn from, and work with, some of the most highly regarded Partners in the market?

The Opportunity:

Along with giving you the opportunity to work on market-leading transactions (both an international and local focus) in a firm that prides itself on being at the forefront of industry developments, you can also obtain the chance to:

● be rewarded in a manner which is structured around individual merit, quality output and focussed investment in the development of legal professionals

● work within a lean structure and thus have access to, and the guidance of, hands-on Partners

● play an active part within high-profile transactions that set this firm apart from the competition

Importantly, the team culture within the department is one of excellence and quality output: this means the technical demands of staff are high, though the rewards, variety, career development and personal satisfaction reflects this element.

The Responsibility

Due to the successful and structured increase in work within this Team, the requirement to strengthen the unit at a mid-level will result in a daily focus upon:

● liaising with leading institutions and other lawyers in a front-line capacity – thus building your commercial understanding and personal network

● working on technical and wide-ranging banking and finance transactions from across the world – providing variety and intellectual challenges within your working day

● developing the knowledge of the less experienced staff, while supporting the Partners output – which develops your commercial expertise for your future career

The Requirement

In order for you to gain this role - and as a direct result of the opportunity available and the daily duties surrounding the interesting and varied workloads - you will need to have:

● a curious, ambitious, and self-motivated personality that can adapt well to differing client demands

● a real desire to take real responsibility within the workplace, and a personality which will flourish when set in an autonomous environment

● solid legal Banking Finance / Corporate Finance exposure borne from a Law Firm which will allow you to become an effective team member quickly (c.2 to c.5 years pqe ideally)

● an enviable and directed educational background (ideally surrounding financial matters) which allows you to quickly analyse complex technical issues from a theoretical standing – thus adding weight to you strong practical skills

Overall, this opportunity will add a substantial and credible technical knowledge to your skill portfolio; will offer you the chance to work with some of the leading Partners in the Luxembourg market; and will allow you stabilise your career within a robust and well renowned firm – so for more information contact Fraser Turnbull as soon as possible......CONFIDENTIALITY ASSURED.

Corporate Secretary (M/F) LBIA502381 chez Michael Page International

2012-05-14T09:38:32Z

About our client

Our client in an international company specialized in financial services. It currently develops a new business and recruits a high potential Corporate Secretary.

Job description

- Providing support with respect to the activities of all Luxembourg domiciled companies (SOPARFI and commercial companies).
- Execution of all corporate documentation in line with internal and general compliance procedures.
- Drafting and follow-up of incorporation deeds, statutory updates and extraordinary operations linked to the activity of the companies.
- Monitoring the daily activity of the companies and the approval of annual accounts.
- Organisation of board meetings and shareholders' meetings (ordinary and extraordinary general meetings), preparation of minutes.
- Analysis, drafting, maintenance and updating of legal documentation (contracts, resolutions, shareholders' registers etc.).
- Maintaining client relationships and liaising with external parties such as notaries, lawyers, auditors, banks and administrations.
- Ensure corporate and electronic filings with the Register of Commerce (R.C.S.) in Luxembourg.
- Following changes in relevant legislation and regulatory environment.

Who we are looking for

- At least 3 years proven experience in a similar position.
- Relevant legal education with proven experience in corporate administration and company law.
- Proactive, rigorous and willing to work in a high quality client service focused environment.
- In-depth knowledge of Word and Excel.
- Good organizational and interpersonal skills as well as being a good team player.
- Excellent command of French and English. A good command of German or Italian is an asset.

What's on offer

- A broad range of diversified assignments
- Open-ended Employment Contract (CDI)
- A salary commensurate to your work experience and capacities
- Career development perspectives within a group in expansion
- External trainings

Trust Legal officer-Luxembourg chez Huxley Associates Luxembourg

2012-05-09T15:29:00Z

Actually I am looking for several Legal officers for different clients.

My clients are financial services firms which are specialized in Trust services.

Education:

• University degree in Corporate or fiscal law.
• 2 -5 years experience as Trust legal officer.

Qualification:

• Responsible, reliable and ability to work within a team
• Analytic skills
• Fluency in English and French is a mandatory.

Main tasks are:

• Responsible for all legal and corporate matters for client companies from the incorporation to the liquidation.
• Maintain and develop a good network for the international clients.
• Communicate and advise clients.
• Liaise with tax advisors, lawyers, notaries etc.
• In charge of the minutes, proxies and board meetings resolutions.
• Drafting legal documentation.
• Network development and advising existing clients and prospects on a new structures.
• Etc.

If this opportunity interests you, feel free to forward your CV to l.cherifi@huxley.com
Successful applicants will be contacted within 2 weeks and we provide the complete confidentiality of your application.

Do not hesitate to send this opportunity to your friends!

Customer Agent - Assistant Manager (M/F) LCIA502333 chez Page Personnel

2012-04-30T15:41:42Z

About our client:

For our client, a well established financial structure, we are currently looking for a Technical Assistant Manager, with relevant experience in this specific field and eager to join a multicultural and dynamic company.

Job description:

As a Technical Assistant Manager, your key accountabilities will be:

- Take ownership of individual issues and ensure they are resolved to the satisfaction of the customer
- Develop a sound understanding of the legal, compliance and regulatory requirements of markets and in collaboration with your team leader ensure continuous review and update of operational procedures in relation to such requirements to always reflect latest changes
- Liaise and develop strong relationships with your team leader to ensure agreed market goals and service standards are consistently delivered in line with existing policies and procedures and ensure proper monitoring and controls are in place to achieve this
- Develop junior staff to achieve business / market objectives, sharing (market) knowledge experience and providing assistance on referred issues
- Provide assistance / cover to team leader when necessary

Profile:

- You are fluent in English with a good level of French and German
- You have a good experience working at a mid level within a financial environment
- You are able to work under pressure and results oriented
- You demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
- You are a proficient user of Excel and Word

Compliance officer, expert in setting up new procedures! chez Huxley Associates Luxembourg

2012-04-27T16:05:58Z

My client is a life insurance company. Their main activity is the wealth management services.

Due to an expansion of their activities, they are looking for a compliance officer who has experience in setting up of new procedures including data protection and risk prevention.

You will be the point of contact for all compliance matters for all the departments of the company.

Your profile:
- Master degree in tax, law or economy
- Fluent in English and French
- 3 years professional experience in a compliance role
- Experience in implementation of compliance company policy
- Well-organized, good communication skills

Corporate Lawyer – passionate about complex deals? chez Badenoch & Clark

2012-04-27T15:42:07Z

Are you ready to be professionally challenged by working in a firm with a strong deal flow and high profile clients?

Could it be the time of your career to take on management/supervisory duties within a dedicated team that has built success on trust and support?

Are you reactive and client orientated by nature while and unable to show these attributes in your current structure?

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Working with interesting, varied, and international clients on a regular basis, this role will afford you the chance to:

Find a range of solutions to a range of client corporate requests (from M&A to Insolvency, from Private Equity to Corporate Finance) – the opportunity being the chance to get variety in your career and fully use your legal expertise
Work in a flexible environment built on trust and quality workloads – working hard and autonomously when deals are completing, and gaining rewards based on your input
Benefit from a true career path which will be agreed inline with your expectations – allowing you to gain clarity and control of your future prospects

This could be the perfect opportunity to further your career in a genuinely FRIENDLY, SUPPORTIVE, and FLEXIBLE ENVIRONMENT with the guidance of dynamic Partners, while work with interesting matters and respected clients on a regular basis.

THE ROLE:

On a regular basis, you will be providing active advice on corporate and commercial transactions concerning:

The setting up of and structuring of companies and corporate vehicles
Merger and Acquisition procedures
Due diligence workloads for institutional clients
Any required restructuring of international entities
Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
Corporate financing matters when they arise
Joint Ventures when they arrise

THE REQUIREMENTS

In order to be considered the best fit for this opportunity, along with having the ability to be registered with the Luxembourg Bar you will have to:

Demonstrate practical corporate/commercial experience in Luxembourg matters which could allow you to act confidently within wide-ranging transactions (ideally c.4 to 7 years of qualified experience)
Be ready to manage a team of skilled Junior Lawyers in a range of corporate instructions
Have a positive, team orientated, and trusting outlook to the working environment
Believe that providing high quality legal advice to ALL clients at ALL times is the best way to grow and succeed in your career and within the development of a Law Firm
Be keen to take responsibility for files, clients, and your daily activities

As indicated, this role – due to the type of firm is falls within, the range and client led nature of the work, and the team orientation which is held in such high regard through all the staff – will provide a daily variety envied by many in the industry, and the opportunity to gain access to COMPLEX DEALS on a regular basis
Contact Fraser Turnbull discreetly for more information on this role and/or send your CV directly to ensure you are included in the ongoing decision making process– CONFIDENTIALITY ASSURED.

ESTATE PLANNER- UK REGION (M/F) chez DO Recruitment Advisors

2012-04-27T13:39:23Z

THE JOB:

This is an exciting opportunity for a bright individual who has a keen interest to develop and creative innovate tax efficient vehicles.
As an estate planner, the successful applicant will propose innovative solutions to HNWI in the UK and develop tailor made solutions and practical measures to optimize the management of their wealth.

More precisely the person will:

• Provide advice & support to sales and relationship managers and clients, in relation to tax planning, succession & wealth management issues,
• Be responsible for generating new ideas for new products, alerting product development on new business opportunities, notifying developments in tax, estate, insurance and other wealth planning issues,
• Educate relationship managers in wealth tax planning matters as well as keep an up-to-date market overview.

THE CANDIDATE PROFILE:

• Relevant tax/law university qualification
• Minimum five years experience in the relevant banking/financial services space (preferably already operating within a wealth planning environment)
• Sound communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Perfect level of English. Other European language is a plus

THE CLIENT:

Our client is a Wealth Management Company based in Luxembourg

JURISTE OPC (h/f) chez Adecco

2012-04-24T14:24:54Z

Nous recherchons pour un de nos clients basé à Luxembourg, un(e)

JURISTE OPC (h/f)

Votre mission:

Participer, au sein d’une équipe, au suivi juridique et administratif de la vie sociale des SICAV et FCP, SICAR et des sociétés de gestion (préparation, convocation, tenue des assemblées générales ordinaires et extraordinaires des actionnaires et des séances des conseils d’administration, vérification des rapports annuels et semi-annuels et Long Form reports, suivi validité des mandats des administrateurs, etc …)

Entretenir les relations avec les promoteurs, les sociétés de gestion , les auditeurs, autorités de tutelle luxembourgeoise et étrangères et autorités boursières

Procéder à la cotation en Bourse de Luxembourg
Elaborer ou participer à l’élaboration de procédures ou notes internes

Votre profil:

Diplômé en droit (Bac + 2 minimum).

Maîtrise tant à l’oral qu’à l’écrit, des langues française et anglaise.

Expérience souhaitée de 2 ans dans une fonction similaire.

Bonne connaissance juridique et pratique du droit des sociétés luxembourgeois.

Maîtrise des outils bureautiques (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook …).

Organisation, rigueur, sens des responsabilités et esprit d’équipe.

Disponibilité, respect des délais impartis et discrétion.

Mid-Level Banking Lawyer: work in a real 'team' ethos.... chez Badenoch & Clark

2012-04-26T20:52:17Z

I am actively recruiting for a high-quality, high-profile, and technically skilled Banking Finance Team situated within a prominent Law Firm here in Luxembourg. This multi-site, international Law Firm has a mid-level requirement in their Luxembourg Finance team due to ongoing client demands, and are keen to secure a profile which can give high quality services to clients immediately, while also grow in the structure for the long-term success of the firm.

The Opportunity:

Over and above working on market-leading transactions (both an international and local focus) in a firm that prides itself on being at the forefront of industry developments, you can also obtain the chance to:

● work in an open, transparent and professional/commercial environment – thus benefit from clear lines of communication
● be rewarded in a manner which is structured around individual merit, quality output and focussed investment in the development of legal professionals – which will allow you to grow inline with your own expectations with the support of the firm
● Obtain the guidance of hands-on Partners who are highly regarded across the industry – who can give clear instructions and manage your expectations and make your daily work manageable

Importantly, the culture within the unit is one of excellence and team work, and the feeling is strong between colleagues to work hard and provide great results for clients in an efficient manner. Also, there is a real feeling of responsibility provided at an early stage of development, and therefore the chance for you to grow your career skills quickly shall occur.

The Responsibility:

Due to the successful and structured increase within this Team, the requirement to strengthen the unit at a mid-level will result in a daily focus for you centred upon:

● intra-firm liaison on larger matters with a banking or loan element – allowing clients to be fully serviced in a rewarding manner
● technical and wide-ranging banking and finance transactions – providing variety in your day and the opportunity to learn new skills
● liaising with leading institutions and colleagues across the other jurisdictions autonomously – building your commercial understanding and international network

The Requirement:

As a result of the unique opportunity available and the daily duties surrounding interesting and varied workloads, you will need to have:

● a real desire to take responsibility within the workplace and benefit from an autonomous environment
● an enviable and directed educational background which allows you to work on matters with a robust academic/legal understanding
● have a curious, ambitious, and self-motivated personality that can adapt well to differing demands
● solid legal Banking Finance exposure borne from a Law Firm which will allow you to become an effective team member quickly
● strong linguistic abilities (including English and French) to allow you to interact with clients and colleagues effectively

Overall, this opportunity will add a substantial and credible technical knowledge to your career, while offer you the chance to work with some of the leading Partners in the Luxembourg market – so for more information contact Fraser Turnbull as soon as possible......CONFIDENTIALITY ASSURED.

Legal and tax counsel for an insurance company, Luxembourg chez Huxley Associates Luxembourg

2012-04-18T14:29:45Z

Do you want to join an international environment?
Do you speak fluently English, French and Dutch?

My client is a well-known insurance company. They are specialised in wealth management in particular. Due to an expansion of their activities, they are currently looking for a legal and tax counsel to reinforce the team. You will be in charge of legal and tax activities support for the company.

Your responsibilities:

- Support in tax and legal matters
- Liaising with all internal departments but also external parties
- Review the client’s and provider’s contracts
- Involved in changes of the organization if necessary
- Monitoring all tax and legal matters and report to the head of legal and tax

Your profile:

- University or Bachelor education in law or tax oriented
- A first experience will be considered as an asset but it’s not mandatory
- Team player
- Good communication skills and solution oriented mindset
- Fluent in English, French and Dutch

JURISTE SPÉCIALISÉ EN FONDS D'INVESTISSEMENT/ASSET MANAGEMENT (M/F) LBIA502325 chez Michael Page International

2012-04-17T11:11:44Z

Notre client est un family office réputé de la place. Dans le cadre du développement de son activité, notre client recrute un juriste spécialisé en fonds d'investissement.

Description du poste

En tant que membre de l'équipe juridique, vos responsabilités seront les suivantes :

> Rédiger les documents juridiques relatifs à la structuration de fonds de placement luxembourgeois (prospectus, KIID, contrats, avis aux investisseurs) ainsi que les documents juridiques liés à la commercialisation de fonds de placement, tels que des contrats de collaboration, contrats de distribution, side letters.
> Gérer la vie quotidienne des fonds (droit des sociétés).
> Gérer la veille réglementaire
> Assurer un rôle d'interface avec les avocats, les notaires, la CSSF et les intervenants extérieurs en matière juridique.

Porfil recherché

- Vous êtes titulaire d'un diplôme universitaire en droit (fiscal, économique, juridique et/ou financier)
- Vous avez une excellente connaissance des fonds d'investissement et produits financiers avec une expérience de 4 minimum dans une fonction similaire à Luxembourg.
- Vous disposez d'une bonne connaissance en droit belge
- Vous êtes autonome, rigoureux et savez prendre des initiatives au sein d'une petite équipe.
- Vous maîtrisez parfaitement le français et l'anglais (écrit et parlé), la connaissance du néerlandais et/ou de l'allemand est considérée comme un grand avantage.
- Excellentes capacités relationnelles et rédactionnelles.

Ce que ce poste vous apoporte

> Vous intégrerez une étude dont le savoir-faire est reconnu au niveau international où vous travaillerez sur des dossiers variés en collaboration avec deux autre juristes.
> Notre client souhaite établir une relation de travail à long terme avec ses collaborateurs.

Responsable Juridique et Fiscal (M/F) LBIA502312 chez Michael Page International

2012-04-16T17:05:02Z

Notre client est un groupe familial industriel français qui emploie près de 1000 personnes. Dans le cadre de l'extension de ses activités, notamment au Maroc, en Italie et en Chine, notre client met en en place sa holding au Luxembourg et y crée un poste d'Auditeur Interne Groupe.

Le poste

En collaboration étroite avec la Direction Générale du Groupe, vous serez le garant de la conformité légale et fiscale des opérations du groupe. A ce titre, vos responsabilités porteront sur les domaines suivants :

> Gérer la vie quotidienne des sociétés du groupe (création de sociétés, montages juridiques liés à la reprise ou à la transmission d'entreprises, etc.) et les problématiques fiscales liées aux opérations de transmission et de restructuration d'entreprises
> Assurer l'élaboration du budget et clôtures comptables sur l'ensemble des points touchant à la fiscalité (politique et documentation des prix de transfert, impôt sur les sociétés, crédit d'impôt recherche, etc.)
> Suivre les dossiers contentieux
> Gérer la veille réglementaire
> Assurer un rôle d'interface avec les avocats, les notaires, la CSSF et les intervenants extérieurs en matière juridique

Le profil recherché

> Vous êtes issu(e) d'une formation supérieure en droit / fiscalité (DESS, DEA, DJCE, etc.)
> Vous justifiez d'au minimum 6 années d'expérience dans une fonction similaire
> Vous disposez d'une double compétence en matière de droit français, droit luxembourgeois.
> Vous parlez français et anglais couramment. La pratique de l'italien est un atout.
> Vous êtes autonome, organisé et rigoureux.
> Vous êtes diplomate et avez le sens de la confidentialité

Experienced Legal Secretary (m/f) - fixed term contract (1 year) – German and English speaking chez Tempo-Team HR Services

2012-04-13T17:34:09Z

We are currently looking for an Experienced Legal secretary (m/f) for one of our clients to provide a comprehensive and confidential secretarial service to the Luxembourgish entity.
Even if a full time basis is preferred, a part time basis can be offered for this open position.

The Mission:
The suitable candidate will be in charge of the following responsibilities:

Office administration
• Ensuring a sufficient service level for the office infrastructures and liaising with all related service providers (cleaning, security etc);
• Responsible for all IT issues and requests centralization;
• Providing HR administration support such as vacation reporting & administration of holiday plan and absence, administration of HR benefits;
• Providing financial support such as billing, financial control and basic accounting tasks.

Corporate Secretary
• Administration for branch reporting and queries from branches regarding documents, registration etc;
• Preparation of Board Meetings/General meetings; taking Minutes for various meetings;
• Assisting with the preparation of Board Meetings for Luxembourg based funds and acting as secretary of the Board Meetings;
• Administration of electronic drives;
• Administration of the legal database and coordination with the Legal Documentation Team and providing regular reporting to the Compliance department,
• Filing/Archiving of any documentation,
• Maintaining updated all contracts and legal documents of all legal entities of the group and the Luxembourg based funds.

Your profile/requirements:
• 4-6 years of secretarial experience within a legal or financial services environment,
• IT Literate across Microsoft Office suite;
• Committed, self-motivated, pro-active and highly professional;
• Accurate skills with attention to detail;
• Administrative and document management experience;
• Superior organizational skills, with a disciplined approach to documentation
• Excellent interpersonal skills together with a demonstrable ability to handle a multitasking role.

Manager Fund Industry (M/F) LBIA502205 chez Michael Page International

2012-04-11T09:53:48Z

About our client

Our client, an international actor of Luxembourg, is looking for a Manager fund Industry to reinforce its team.

Job description

Within the investment fund team, your responsibilities will include:

- The structuring, the setting up and the legal follow-up of Luxembourg investment funds established as common funds or investment companies (including private equity vehicles, real estate, microfinance, alternative investments...)
- Commercial development
- Direct and daily contact with clients

Who we are looking for

> You hold a degree (at least Bac + 5) in law
> You have 5 years experience in a similar role and you have good knowledge and field experience on the Luxembourg market.
> You have a good knowledge of fund industry
> You are fluent in English and French,
> You have strong communication skills
> You demonstrate the ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
> You act as a team player

Tax compliance officer chez Loyens & Loeff

2012-04-04T14:28:39Z

Profile:

You are fluent in English, additional languages skills such as French, German, Luxembourgish and/or Dutch are an advantage;
You have at least 2 years of experience;
You have a strong ability to analyze and summarize information;
You are able to work in autonomy and to take initiatives;
You can communicate effectively and act as a team player;
You are organized, flexible and able to manage several files.

Responsibilities:

You will be in charge of the preparation of corporate tax returns, the computation of annual tax accruals and the review of tax assessments, in a manner integrated with our international team specialized in global, direct and indirect tax.

Funds Lawyer: needing work place variety? chez Badenoch & Clark

2012-04-04T11:12:19Z

Would you like to use your strong Investment Fund set-up/structuring knowledge in a team that allows all Lawyers to work on mixed investments transactions?

Do you have a professional spirit of creativity that needs fulfilled?

Is it time for you to manage the daily activities a dedicated team and report directly to an available and inspiring Partner?

The Opportunity:

A European Law Firm with a growing and sociable mixed-funds team in Luxembourg is seeking a Lawyer who believes in the ethics of team-input and client service to join them – is that you?

In the role, you will have the opportunity to:

•Have a mixed portfolio of files and clients to work with – allowing you to use existing technical skills while developing other areas of expertise for international success (i.e. regulated and alternative funds with a global client portfolio)

•Act as a key point between the dedicated team of junior lawyers and forward thinking, supportive Partner – which will allow you to grow your commercial skills and management expertise with full internal support

•Join a firm with multi-jurisdictional expertise and an overall size where you can continue to have a daily impact – providing you with the ongoing satisfaction of growth and success

The Role:

As a Senior member of the team, you will be tasked with:

Providing a range of advisory and complementary funds services to various Asset Managers, Institutional Clients, Financial Services providers and other associated parties in a front-line capacity – i.e. taking control for wide ranging high-profile client instructions
Overseeing the legal output for the team with the guidance of the Partner – i.e. having delegation responsibility for the lesser experienced team members while having a clear line of support for more complex files
Handling files ranging from regulated fund set up through to the liquidation of private equity structures – i.e ‘cradle to grave’ service provision across a wide range of the funds marketplace

As such, this mix of technical output, managerial expectation, and commercial duties will quickly allow you to establish yourself as a key member of the ongoing development of this department.

The Requirement:

In order for you to secure this exclusive and international role for your next career step, you will have to be able to demonstrate:

Strength of character to oversee the output of a functioning team while being able to take the initiative on certain matters when complex situation arise
An honest, diligent and adaptable personality which focussed on long-term relationships with clients and building trust with colleagues
Practical exposure in the Luxembourg regulated and/or alternative funds industry for 3-to-6 years - this will allow you to fit efficiently with the ongoing files in this team
Strong linguistic abilities (French, German and English) to enable you to converse with the wide range of international clients this unit handles

Overall, if you have a burning passion for succeeding in the Funds industry here in Luxembourg; you are keen to obtain a substantive role in a sociable and ambitious team; and you can see files through from start to finish in an organised and diligent manner – then you should contact Fraser Turnbull directly for more information and/or email your CV urgently to ensure you are included in the process!

Corporate Officer (M/F) LBIA 502276 chez Michael Page International

2012-04-02T12:32:59Z

About our client

For our client, a well established financial structure, we are currently looking for a Corporate Officer, eager to join a multicultural and dynamic company.

Job description

Reporting to the Head of Luxembourg Company Secretariat, the job holder will have the responsibility of providing Company Secretarial and Legal support by :
- Ensuring the correct operation of the Luxembourg-domiciled Funds and Companies within Luxembourg corporate laws and regulations
- Enhancing the corporate governance frameworks to keep in line with regulatory and structural changes
- Working closely with other departments in Europe, Asia and Bermuda including legal, fund accounting, compliance, finance, performance measurement and statistics and product development, as well as external advisers including auditors and legal advisers
- Ensuring timetables are followed and that Board papers are prepared and issued
- Reviewing agendas and resolutions to ensure they are accurately drafted
- Ensuring efficient process of all administrative tasks related to the corporate life of a company
- Participating in certain projects which impact Luxembourg domiciled Funds and Companies

Who we are looking for

- A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience as a company secretary
- The Chartered Secretary qualification from the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) is a very strong asset
- Knowledge of local laws and regulations
- Fluent in English and French, German would be an advantage
- Experience of dealing with investment funds
- Autonomous, dynamic and team player
- Excellent communication and management skills
- Good resistance to stress
- Excellent attention to detail

URGENT : Legal Officer –Trust ( 2/3 years experience ) chez Huxley Associates Luxembourg

2012-03-30T15:59:42Z

Are you ready to change for Easter?
Are you a real team player?

My client is a financial service firm which is specialized in Trust services. The client portfolio is composed of large multinational companies, wealthy individuals and private equity and real estate firms. Due to the increase in workload they want to strengthen their legal department and the main reason for this recruitment is serving the clients and providing them with the best quality in domiciliation services including advisory in tax structures in Luxembourg.

You will also join an exceptional team ready to share their knowledge and you’ll feel as a part of great family member.

Education

• University degree in law .
• 2 -3 years experience as Trust legal officer

Qualification:
• Responsible, reliable and ability to work within a team
• Analytic skills
• Fluency in English and French are mandatory. Italian would be an asset

Main tasks are:
• Responsible for all legal and corporate matters.
• Liaise with tax advisors, lawyers, notaries,
• Liaise with other professionals, government institutions
• Organization of Board Meetings
• Organization of AGMs and EGMs
• Prepare AGM and EGM packs (notice to shareholders, proxy forms)
• Drafting board minutes and board resolutions
• Preparing contracts and agreements
• Registration of corporate documentation with the commercial register
• Ensure notices are published in relevant newspapers
• Participation in a high number of projects inherent to the management company, the life cycle of the funds, compliance, operations, etc.

URGENT-URGENT: Senior Employment Lawyer /German or Luxembourguish speaker chez Huxley Associates Luxembourg

2012-03-30T15:47:04Z

Are you Senior Lawyer looking for a change in Easter period?
Are you looking for a challenging job in a famous law firm in Luxembourg?
Are you perfectly fluent in German or Luxembourguish?

If you answer YES to those questions, I think that we need to talk AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!!

My client is a famous Law firm. Currently looking for an experienced Lawyer specialised in employment.

You will have the opportunity to work for an ambitious firm providing you with a top quality training and career development with intellectually challenging and rewarding work .

Qualification and Education :

• Qualified lawyer with at least 6 years of work experience in Employment law and outstanding academic qualifications.
• Fluent in written and spoken English, French and German or Luxembourgish would be an asset.
• Good team player but capability to work independently.
• Client and solution oriented.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and writing skills

Main tasks are:
• Participate in projects covering all areas of both collective and individual employment law, pensions and benefits with a strong background in civil and commercial law.
• Assist in drafting and terminating employment contracts, collective redundancies and employment aspects of corporate restructurings
• Be one of the key contact person with both the legal and HR departments of the clients
• Be entrusted with a mix of transactional, advisory and litigation work in the employment field.
• Manage the out-of-court assistance, but also the litigation aspects before the courts.
• Work closely with other departments.

URGENT NEED: Junior Employment Lawyer / French-English-German or Luxembourguish speaker chez Huxley Associates Luxembourg

2012-03-30T15:30:40Z

Are you Junior Lawyer?
Are you looking for a change in your life in Easter?
Are you looking for a challenging job in exiting environment?

If you answer YES to these 3 questions then apply

Join my client which is a famous Law firm. He specialising in all areas of business and financial law.

To sustain their continuous development, they are currently seeking Lawyers specialised in employment to join their corporate team in Luxembourg

You will also join an exceptional team ready to share their knowledge and you’ll feel as a part of great family member.

Qualification and Education :
• Qualified lawyer with 2-4 years of work experience in Employment law and outstanding academic qualifications
• Fluent in written and spoken English and French; German and/or Luxembourgish would be an asset.
• Good team player but capability to work independently
• Strong analytical skills
• Good drafting skills
• Reliable and committed

Main tasks are:
• The opportunity to work for an ambitious firm with a clear sense of direction
• Intellectually challenging and rewarding work
• Top-quality training and career development
• A network of offices to provide you with the high standards and consistency you require across the Americas, Europe, Asia and the Middle East

Responsibilities:
• Participate in projects covering all areas of both collective and individual employment law
• Conduct legal research (and analysis of case law) in employment matters including litigation subjects
• Prepare internal and external notes in relation to employment law, pensions and benefits with a strong background in civil and commercial law.
• Attend court hearings and pleadings
• Prepare written court arguments
• Work closely with other departments

HEAD OF COMPLIANCE FOR AN ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY ( M-F) chez DO Recruitment Advisors

2012-03-30T14:36:36Z

THE ROLE:

Co-ordinate and direct Compliance activities in Luxembourg, enabling our client to adhere to relevant Regulatory, Group & Industry requirements.

Establishment of Compliance Function

- Establish and maintain, in conjunction with Global Product Range Head of Compliance, a Compliance Function within Luxembourg.

- Evaluate requirements for the efficient and effective discharge of responsibilities within the Function.

- Identify departures from Regulatory requirements and provide a warning mechanism to functional and business management to ensure that gaps are identified and closed.

- Communicate with the GPR Head of Compliance in an efficient and timely manner.

- Deputise for the GPR Head of Compliance, as appropriate.

Provide Support for GPR Compliance

- Provide input and keep up to date on any issues or initiatives/projects as required.

- Provide support to Compliance Projects.

- Identify and interpret impact of upstream regulatory risk generally and legislative and Regulatory provisions relating to UCITS and non-UCITS products

- Assist delivery of the Compliance Strategy & Programme.

- Provide support to the Compliance Department's Compliance Monitoring Programme.

- Liaise with, and support, other members of the GPR Compliance Management Team.

- Assist in the provision of Compliance Training, especially in relation to Luxembourg-specific Regulations.

Business Support

- Provide Compliance support to our client's Boards, Committees and Senior Management.

- Advise local and functional management on EU and Luxembourg Regulatory and Industry requirements, their relevance and implementation within the local business.

- Liaise with Conducting Persons & GPR Legal, as appropriate.

- Ensure that local Compliance policies, procedures and standards meet best market and IVZ practice and that they are communicated in a clear and effective manner.

- Assist in the provision of support to Business Projects.

- Provide support to the GPR in conjunction with colleagues in the Dublin Office and elsewhere.

- Assist in the coordination of responses to broader Regulatory enquiries and Industry consultations.

External Liaison

- Management, in conjunction with GPR Head of Compliance, of all Luxembourg Regulatory relationships.

- Liaise with professional advisers as required.

- Liaise with service providers, Trustees, Industry associations, where necessary, in coordination with the GPR Head of Compliance.

THE CANDIDATE PROFILE:

- Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Compliance role within the Funds Industry in Luxembourg. Such experience may have been gained in a Legal or Auditing firm.

- Experience in the interpretation of relevant legislation and Regulation and in providing training and advice on technical and policy matters to a diverse audience.

- Experience in dealing with the CSSF and other Regulators.

- Excellent understanding of the laws and Regulations relevant to the Funds Industry in Luxembourg, with particular emphasis on delegated functions.

- Excellent understanding of the Financial Services Industry in Luxembourg.

- Excellent understanding of the general Regulatory environment in Europe and internationally.

- Excellent knowledge of AML, Data Protection and Consumer Protection-related regulation.

- Business / Finance / Law or related third-level graduate or equivalent.

Other Personal Attributes Required

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Excellent communication skills in both English and French.

- Analytical focused and self-motivated.

- Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team.

- Good task/project management skills.

- Excellent time management skills.

- Ability to work under pressure.

- Good organisational skills.

- Computer literate (especially Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook).

THE CLIENT:

Our client is a " start up " management company based in Luxembourg. They manage their own funds and they are part of a well-established and growing financial group.

Juriste Contentieux Bancaire (H/F) LBIA502275 chez Michael Page International

2012-03-29T14:53:05Z

Notre client est l'un des principaux établissements bancaires basé à Luxembourg. Dans le cadre de son développement, cette banque recherche un(e) Juriste spécialisé(e) en contentieux bancaire qui sera directement rattaché au Directeur des Affaires Juridiques et Contentieuses.

Description du poste

- Conseiller les différents départements sur toute question juridique
- Gérer les dossiers complexes traités par le service juridique et contentieux
- Collaborer avec les avocats, huissiers, notaires et sociétés de recouvrement
- Participer au recouvrement des montants dus à la banque par des procédures amiables ou judiciaires
- Analyser les conventions de crédit
- Gérer les saisies et sommations
- Exécuter les garanties (saisies immobilières ou ventes forcées, saisies & cessions sur salaires, cautionnements, nantissements, garanties bancaires)
- Garantir une gestion efficace et une qualité du service en mettant en place de nouveaux outils de travail

Profil recherché

- Etudes supérieures en Droit
- Minimum 5 années d'expérience en tant qu'avocat ou juriste contentieux
- Excellentes connaissances en droit bancaire, droit des sûretés et droit de la consommation
- Maitrise des produits financiers bancaires et capacité à défendre les intérêts de l'entreprise dans les contentieux y afférent
- Gestion des priorités, avec de bonnes capacités d'adaptation à un environnement exigeant et évolutif
- Autonome, rigoureux et diplomate avec un très bon relationnel
- Courant en français, anglais et allemand, le luxembourgeois est un plus

Fund Compliance Officer FTC 1 YEAR (M/F) chez DO Recruitment Advisors

2012-03-21T16:58:49Z

THE JOB:

The Senior Fund Compliance Representative performs various tasks and reviews to ensure that the Funds are in compliance with the Luxembourg Funds industry framework and compliance reviews/client reports are performed timely and accurate. The contract is for one year.

Key Responsibilities

Review regular checks to ensure that all funds are in compliance with Luxembourg funds industry regulatory framework, including UCI legislation and the constitutional and contractual documents of the fund.
Review client’s notification of investment compliance breaches and monitor to ensure that corrective action is taken in a timely manner.
Provide clients & internal management with regular reports on the status of all compliance issues on funds
Ensure all unresolved compliance issues are followed to ensure prompt resolution.
Ensure that all compliance checks and related correspondence with the client are comprehensively documented on
file.
Perform or review calculations on the impact of active breach and agree with the client.
Review the draft of the active breach CSSF notification letter and agree with the client
Create compliance monitoring procedures & checklists for new funds.
Train / Coach Compliance Representatives and new hires.
Be actively involved in (at least) one of the Fund Compliance department projects

THE CANDIDATE PROFILE:

University degree or relevant professional qualifications
A minimum of 3 to 5 years working experience within the funds industry (possibly custody, fund accounting, etc.), preferably direct working experience within a compliance monitoring role
Must be highly organized, detail oriented, and self motivated.
Must possess good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Must possess the ability to work as part of a team in a client focused, high quality service environment
Good technical understanding of financial instruments (derivatives, bonds, equities, funds of funds, etc.).
Excellent knowledge of the English language is mandatory, German is considered a plus

THE CLIENT:

Our client is an international financial institution from wellknown reputation active in the custodian, transfer agency and fund administration business.
It's a very stable and dynamic company which is growing well in Luxembourg.

Lawyers Specialized in Investment Funds (M/F) LBIA502186 chez Michael Page International

2012-04-02T12:24:01Z

About our client

Our client - a prestigious law firm with offices on each of the five continents - is actively seeking for an experienced lawyer to accompany the development of the Corporate and M&A law department of their growing Luxembourgish offices. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a prestigious Law Firm with a reputation for excellence.

Job description

Within the Investment Funds practice: your main activities will involve:

Advising in the structuring, setting-up, formation, regulation and fundraising process of regulated investment funds of all types: from PE Funds to Hedge Funds, RE Funds, etc...

Drafting of prospectus, agreements, distribution contracts, etc.. for a number of international private clients. Liaison with CSSF and Regulation authorities.

Who we are looking for

- Academic excellence : you possess a Law Degree (LL.M and/or MAS and/or J.D. degree or equivalent such as HEC - ESSEC - EDHEC - DJCE - Magistère ) and are an Attorney at court.

- You have at least two years of experience in a Law Firm

- You are enthusiastic to work in a dynamic and multi-cultural environment

- You possess excellent technical skills, client focus and commercial awareness.

- You are excellent in both written and spoken English and French ; German is also highly valued.

- You have a detailed understanding of the legal and commercial markets in Europe.

All applications are welcome and are handled with great confidentiality.

Investments Lawyer - accelarate your career... chez Badenoch & Clark

2012-03-22T08:34:53Z

The Opportunity

Our globally focussed Investments/Funds Team, set within an impressive and inspiring Law Office of Luxembourg, is seeking a Lawyer join their highly regarded unit – this is a unique opportunity to truly take a step up in your career (no matter of current level of seniority!!) and benefit from the prestige and learning opportunities afforded from working with technically gifted, internationally respected Partners on a daily basis!

The Responsibility

You will have the chance to operate daily on diverse and interesting structures from across the world; will have the opportunity to work on market-leading matters in a consistent and supported manner; and shall be afforded the freedom to manage your time and workloads according to your own thoughts.......and as this team is growing in terms of workload and client demands, there is also a view of growing your own portfolio for the right candidate!

On a daily basis, this role can allow you to benefit from:

working on a range of investment matters in a range of areas – thus providing you with variety in tasks and responsibilities
gaining exposure to international clients and matters – and as such expanding and deepening your knowledge of the industry
entering a firm that prides itself on strong client relationships which are managed in a front-line capacity – therefore affording you the chance to build your commercial skills along with the technical ability

The Requirement

In order to be considered the best fit for this current demand, you should:

thrive when working in a team environment to achieve a common goal – to fit with the current legal minds in the unit
truly embrace the notion that high quality client interactions combined with superior legal output is paramount in a firm’s ongoing success
excel when working autonomously within the workplace and taking responsibility for clients and team instructions
posses robust technical competences (both from strong working experience and focused academic achievements) gained in the Luxembourg juristiction

In order to be included in this recruitment process; to find out more information on this role; or to discuss our other Legal Opportunities, do contact Fraser Turnbull in complete confidence

Dutch Speaker Fiscalist (M/F) LBIA501985 chez Michael Page International

2012-04-16T11:53:51Z

About our client

Our client is a dynamic and well-established trust company. Located in Luxembourg, this human-sized company is looking for great professionals to join them.

Job description

Your main responsabilities will be:
- You will provide with fiscal advises to clients
- You will develop a portfolio of national and international clients
- You will be the main point of contact for clients, tax authorities, legal and/or finance experts
- You wil help clients in optimizing client's profitability through efficient tax planning

Who we are looking for

- You hold a Master Degree in Law or Economics, with a specialization in Tax
- You have a previous significant experience in a tax department of a corporate, trust or in a lawyer firm
- You have excellent communication skills
- You are interested in business developpement
- You are fluent in English and in French, German or Dutch are an asset
- You are team-spirited
- You are flexible, very organized and trust-worthy

Juriste (H/F) - Allemand et Français chez Kalize

2012-02-23T12:56:09Z

Pour une importante société luxembourgeoise active dans le domaine de la logistique et du transport.

Proche collaborateur de la Direction Générale de la société, vous aurez pour mission de :

• apporter conseil et assistance à la direction dans sa mission,
• organiser, préparer les réunions internes et externes,
• établir les procès verbaux des réunions,
• suivre et préparer les dossiers juridiques en étroite collaboration avec le service juridique central et/ou avec des cabinets externes,
• rechercher les informations nécessaires permettant une vue exhaustive et claire des dossiers,
• rédiger les synthèses des dossiers traités par la Direction Générale,
• répondre aux questions juridiques courantes,
• formuler des avis juridiques sur les dossiers traités
• assurer une veille métier au niveau national et international.
Votre profil :

• formation supérieure en droit, minimum Bac +4
• excellentes qualités rédactionnelles en allemand et en français,
• expérience de 2 à 3 ans au sein d’un cabinet d’affaires ou dans un poste similaire au sein d’un grand groupe,
• un goût pour la pluridisciplinarité est essentiel pour cette fonction variée et polyvalente,
• capacité à travailler de manière autonome,
• enthousiaste, sens du relationnel.

Senior Legal Counsel Fund Industry LBIA501521 chez Michael Page International

2012-05-08T11:09:26Z

Our client, an international bank and one of the world's most well known providers of funds and securities services, is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel, who will report directly to the Managing Director, to join their Luxembourg office.

As Senior legal cousel, you will report directly to the Managing Director and functionally to the Head of Legal in London. Your responsibilities will include:

-Providing Commercial Legal advice to all of our client's staff as needed;

-Drafting legal documentation, including agreements, and drafting, revising and reviewing prospectuses;

-Keeping track of changing regulations that are relevant to the business commercially, and ensuring that the necessary people are informed of these changes;

-Participating in the introduction and on-boarding of Luxembourg based investment schemes as well as its off-shore alternative vehicules; and providing necessary legal advice;

-Advising about the legal risks associated with such investment schemes;

-Acting as a point of contact with clients and external actors, as well as communicating with clients and colleagues about all commercial-related activity;

-Assisting in drafting and revising legal documents with external parties or service providers, and ensuring that administrative legal documents are updated.

Who we are looking for:

-You possess a degree in law; a graduate degree would be an advantage;

-You have at least 7 years of experience in the Luxembourg funds services industry;

-You have previously worked in a law firm;

-You possess thorough knowledge in financial law, banking law and general corporate law;

-You are organized, detail oriented and possess excellent communication skills, including the ability to synthesize and explain difficult subjects;

-You are dynamic, proactive and business minded;

-You display a capacity to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;

-You are fluent in written and spoken English.