The Legal and Corporate Affairs department provides comprehensive legal support to the Company covering the full spectrum of activities required for the proper functioning of a Luxembourg Super Manco (structuring, launch and ongoing management of both UCITs and AIFs, drafting, reviewing and negotiating contractual frameworks, corporate governance matters), interacting with the relevant internal functions on an ongoing basis. The team is also in constant contact with the corresponding functions of the other entities belonging to the Generali Group.
- Provide legal advice on the structuring, launch, and lifecycle management of AIFs and UCITS
- Draft and review fund documentation (e.g., offering memoranda, prospectuses, service agreements)
- Draft and negotiate agreements with funds’ service providers (e.g., depositaries, administrators, investment managers, distributors, etc.)
- Draft and negotiate corporate agreements and support general legal matters of the Company
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Product, Operations, BRM, etc. ), as well as with stakeholders at Group level, on fund-related initiatives and on the ones concerning the Company
- Monitor and interpret regulatory developments (e.g., AIFMD II, ELTIF 2.0, SFDR, CSSF circulars) regarding the funds and the Company and advise about their interpretation
- Contribute to defining the scope of work and manage RFP processes for the selection of external legal advisers
- Liaise, acting as a point of contact, with external counsel and regulatory authorities (CSSF) as required
- Contribute to internal legal knowledge sharing
- Support corporate governance and board-related legal matters for both Fund entities and the Company
- Master’s degree in Law
- Minimum of 2 years of experience with a focus on investment funds and related areas of law
- In-depth knowledge of the Luxembourg and European legal and regulatory environment applicable to Luxembourg management companies/AIFMs and the various funds’ structures
- Knowledge of corporate governance matters, including board meetings and stakeholder relations
- Track record in structuring and launching investment funds across various asset classes and investment strategies
- Deep understanding of fund formation, regulatory compliance, and governance matters impacting investment funds
- Drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills, with meticulous attention to details
Soft Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients and internal stakeholders, Group counterparts, external counsel and regulatory Authorities
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high‑quality work within tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
- Commitment to upholding the highest standards of ethics, professionalism, and client service
- Strong problem‑solving mindset, with the ability to assess legal risks and propose pragmatic, business‑oriented solution
- Problem‑solving mindset, with the ability to assess legal risks and propose pragmatic, business‑oriented solution
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written in English; Italian, German or French would be considered as a plus