In-House Legal Counsel Senior Officer

ABOUT US 

We are Alter Domus. Meaning “The Other House” in Latin, Alter Domus is proud to be home to 85% of the top 30 asset managers in the alternatives industry, and more than 5,000 professionals across 23 countries. 

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take. 

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com  

For our office in Luxembourg, we are currently looking for an In-house Legal Counsel Senior Officer. We offer a dynamic, and international corporate atmosphere as well as the benefit of customized training adapted to your needs throughout your career.

YOUR FUTURE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing key support and advice to senior management and business lines in Luxembourg and other Civil Law countries in EMEA and APAC. The selected candidate would be working with the in-house Legal department and directly reporting to the Head of Legal Europe & APAC.
• Operate as primary point of contact for the business to assist on advisory and contentious matters, and strategic and mitigation risk strategies.
• Advising senior management and business lines in Luxembourg and Continental Europe on:
  • formal responses to client queries;
  • legal consequences of corporate and commercial documents;
  • generally act as trusted advisor to the Group’s senior management; and
  • assist with delivery of in-person training to upskill senior management and raise awareness or flag risks on liability and dispute related topics.
• Working closely with the Legal team and the Head of Legal to:
  • advise on client related matters, canvassing, advising and supporting stakeholders;
  • maintaining a matter management database, preparing reports for internal and audit purposes, and building a risk escalation framework for efficient tracking and better management of matters and outside counsel;
  • instructing and managing external counsel on advisory/contentious matters, including critical analysis of counsel recommendations, and help managing fee budget and reserve setting;
  • promoting a cross-function approach and partnering with key control functions when advising Group senior management and business lines on contentious matter;
  • ensuring compliance with internal policies, procedures and standards as well as Alter Domus’ standard contracting process.

YOUR PROFILE:

• University degree in law, completed by postgraduate studies in corporate or commercial law;
• Three to five years relevant post-qualification experience in a leading law firm or in-house in a financial services provider;
• Experience in commercial contract negotiations within the Financial Services sector, and proven track-record in dispute management;
• Fluency in both spoken and written French and English is essential; other languages, in particular German, would be an asset;
• Experience in any of the following areas would be beneficial, but not essential: financial services regulations and financial crime;
• Experience in using legal technology platforms would be a distinct advantage;
• Excellent verbal communication and drafting skills;
• Excellent legal risk awareness and ability to work collaboratively with the business to deliver pragmatic outcome-focussed solutions to legal issues, without compromising on Alter Domus’ policies, protection and values;
• Ability to represent views clearly and succinctly, and to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation;
• Willingness and ability to develop expertise in new technical areas to consistently high standards.

WHAT WE OFFER:

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you. 

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning. 

Our global benefits also include:

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave 
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, birthday leave
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression 
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices 
• Support with mental, physical, emotional and financial support 24/7 from our Employee Assistance Program 
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan 
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location 

Equity in every sense of the word

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong. 

We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. Thanks to the work of our Group DE&I Committee and network of DE&I Champions, we empower all of our people to be truly invested in the alternative.  

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruiting and onboarding process. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you. 

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