Senior Legal Advisor

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
• Define the scope of work and manage RFP processes for the selection of external legal advisers
• Liaise, acting as the main 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 7 years’ experience in investment funds and related areas of law, with a focus on Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)
• In-depth knowledge of the Luxembourg and European legal and regulatory environment applicable to Luxembourg management companies/AIFMs and related fund structures
• Knowledge of corporate governance matters, including board meetings and stakeholder relations
• Proven 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
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills, with meticulous attention to details
• Strong problem-solving mindset, with the ability to assess legal risks and propose pragmatic, business-oriented solution
• Experience in negotiating agreements with fund service providers (e.g., depositaries, administrators, investment managers, distributors)
• Experience in handling regulatory interactions with the CSSF (e.g., filings, queries, approvals)

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
• Ability to work autonomously
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and support younger colleagues in their professional development
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written in English; Italian, German or French would be considered as a plus

As part of GIL pre-hire background screening process, we apply a risk-based approach to determine the requirement of carrying out such checks on candidates, including criminal record checks. This role is judged to be sufficiently sensitive to warrant carrying out a criminal record check. By applying for this job, you are consenting to GIL completing background checks including criminal record checks.

Generali Investments Holding S.p.A