Head of Legal - M&A, Transactions & Corporate Governance
Corporate & Administration — Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Job reference:
AV344
Job Location:
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Discipline:
Corporate & Administration
Legal
Job Type:
Full time
Posted:
22 day(s) ago
Bonus
Introduction
Are you a seasoned legal professional looking for a strategic role in an international financial group? Our client, a well-established European leader in financial asset management, is seeking a Head of Legal to oversee its Luxembourg operations.
As part of the management team, you will play a key role in guiding strategic decisions on M&A transactions, portfolio acquisitions, and corporate governance, while ensuring the company's operations remain fully compliant with Luxembourg law.
Why join this organization?
- International impact: Be part of a dynamic, pan-European financial group that manages complex cross-border transactions.
- Strategic influence: Work closely with the Luxembourg Managing Director and Group Legal, directly shaping investment strategies and operational growth.
- Empowered leadership: Full autonomy in managing legal strategy, external counsel, and corporate governance.
- Collaborative culture: Join a multicultural team where high standards, integrity, and innovation are at the core of the business.
- Career growth: Exposure to high-value M&A and NPL (Non-Performing Loans) transactions that will broaden your expertise.
Responsibilities
Your key responsibilities
- Advise the management team on legal and regulatory matters impacting Luxembourg operations.
- Draft, review and negotiate transaction documents, shareholder agreements, NDAs, and various contracts.
- Oversee corporate governance processes and ensure compliance with company law.
- Support M&A projects and portfolio acquisitions, including strategic structuring and external negotiations.
- Collaborate with Group Legal and investment teams across Europe to drive business objectives.
- Manage and coordinate external legal counsel when required.
Profile
Your profile
- Law degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience, ideally from a top-tier law firm or in-house within asset management, debt collection, or financial services.
- Solid knowledge of Luxembourg law, with proven experience in contract law, banking & finance, corporate law, and M&A transactions.
- Familiarity with NPL transactions is a strong plus.
- Fluent in English (French is an advantage).
- Highly organised, autonomous, and business-minded, with excellent communication skills.
Job Offer
Offer
- A competitive package aligned with your skills, experience, and expertise
- The chance to build and lead a legal team in Luxembourg
- A key leadership role driving the company's strategic growth
- Involvement in major, high-impact transactions within a global environment
- Full autonomy to design legal frameworks and partner directly with the group's executive management
Location: Luxembourg (with hybrid working options)
You will report to the Luxembourg Managing Director and collaborate closely with the group's senior international leadership.
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