Senior Paralegal and Compliance Officer

Arendt & Medernach is the leading independent business law firm in Luxembourg with over 800 professionals. The firm’s international team of more than 450 legal experts represents Luxembourg and foreign clients in all areas of Luxembourg business law from its main office in Luxembourg and representative offices in Frankfurt, Hong Kong, London, New York, and Paris.

Our service to clients is differentiated by the end-to-end specialist advice we offer, covering all legal, regulatory, taxation, and advisory aspects of doing business in Luxembourg.

Our firm advises international and domestic clients in all areas of business law relevant to their business activities, ranging from fund formation, banking, insurance, private equity, and real estate to corporate and tax matters.

Within Arendt, we uphold high standards. Our professionals work with clients on engaging projects, empowered from the start. With a strong local presence in Luxembourg and international reach, we support and train our team members to thrive in a culture of excellence. Specialised teams ensure the right skills are available, allowing for a focus on added value. Our leaders are approachable, providing support and mentoring. 

We offer a vibrant social life with numerous events, embracing sports and art, our culture encourages openness and discovery beyond the professional realm. With over 50 nationalities represented, Arendt is committed to the well-being of its staff, serving the best interests of its clients, protecting the environment, and supporting education.

Given the ongoing development of our firm, we are currently recruiting:

Senior Paralegal and Compliance Officer

Based in Luxembourg (Hamm)

As part of team of 6 evolving in a dynamic financial and investor’s environment run by experienced partners, you will manage part of the Private Equity operations (cash-flow management relating to Capital Calls & Distributions, investor onboarding) as well as all compliance matters (AML/KYC, applicable CSSF regulation) and paralegal matters. You will report directly to the Board to work on this wide range of subjects while supervising the Junior Corporate Officer.

Your role:

In the legal field you will be involved in :

• Company formation (from incorporation to liquidation), 
• Onboarding in investment funds (Subscription agreement – FATCA/CRS documentation),
• Contract preparation, 
• Preparation of legal documentation (organisation chart, W8 form, etc).
• AGM-AGE-CA preparation, 
• Filing and updating RCS / RBE.

In the Compliance field you will have the responsibility for :

• Managing the AML/KYC process in coordination with the third-party advisors
• Managing compliance with all applicable laws & regulation

In the Private Equity Operations field you will have the responsibility for :

• Administrating capital calls and disbursements to investors (cash flow management with investors),
• Administrating the yearly budgeting process for the AIFM and keeping continuous oversight on the financials of the AIFM,
• On-boarding new investors (incl. AML/KYC compliance),
• Coordination the accounting process with the third-party accounting provider,
• Management of the overall invoice and payment management,
• Managing relations with banks,
• Various administrative tasks,
• Supervision of the Junior Corporate Officer.

Your profile:

• You hold a bachelor’s degree in corporate legal affairs or a related field and have gained significant paralegal experience in your previous jobs as well as have already worked on compliance related topics,
• Exposure to Private Equity is an advantage,
• You are able to work with autonomy while you naturally feel at ease in connecting and interacting many stakeholders,
• Organisation and rigor are also strong assets that you have already demonstrated,
• You are fluent in French and English,
• You have strong Office pack skills.

We Offer:

• Excellent career development opportunities with tailor-made internal training focused on both technical and soft skills;
• An entrepreneurial work culture where we promote talent & ideas;
• Multicultural, diverse teams encouraging collaborative work;
• The opportunity to work and interact within a wide network of specialists; and
• A hybrid working environment offering flexibility and the possibility to work from home.

Arendt promotes equal opportunities and value each employee for what they bring to the community.

For more information, please refer to our diversity and inclusion policy on our website.

Interested?

Please get in touch.  All applications will be treated confidentially.

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About Arendt

Arendt & Medernach (A&M) is dedicated to providing top-quality legal services. Based in Kirchberg, A&M is the leading independent law firm in Luxembourg, representing local and international clients in all areas of Luxembourg business law.

Arendt Regulatory & Consulting (ARC) is a team of experts from a diverse range of fields. Based in Kirchberg, ARC offers the opportunity to advise asset managers and servicers on their fund regulatory matters.

Arendt Investor Services (AIS) acts as a regulated business facilitator. Supported by a team of experts in Hamm, AIS offers a full range of corporate, tax and funds services.