Overview Linklaters LLP is a law firm which specialises in advising the world’s leading companies, financial institutions and governments on their most challenging transactions and assignments. With offices in major business and financial centres, we deliver an outstanding service to our clients anywhere in the world. As a result of expansion and growth across the region, we at Linklaters Luxembourg, are looking for a passionate, curious and driven experienced associate to be a part of our Investment Funds team. In this Associate role, you will be involved in drafting and negotiating a wide range of structuring, formation, investment and regulatory questions relating to all types of investment vehicles. Our work covers all types of asset classes including alternative asset classes such as real estate, debt, derivatives and other alternative financial instruments, private equity, infrastructure and green energy type investments as well as more traditional asset classes. Experienced Investment Funds Lawyer Key Responsibilities and Challenges Technical Assist clients on complex structured matters involving numerous participants and jurisdictions; Drafting and review of documentation, demonstrating deep knowledge of latest trends, precedents and market standards; Research, due diligence and knowhow management; Communicating and negotiating on behalf of client, leading where appropriate. Client Relationship Management Building rapport and establishing credibility with client; Ensuring top quality and highest level of service to clients. Management Involving junior staff in different types of work to cascade learning and broaden experience; Developing and participating in group projects and initiatives including marketing and know-how projects. Business Development Keeping up-to-date with client industry developments and their implications. Legal Skills and Character Excellent technical and writing skills, including drafting and legal analysis; An ability to understands commercial needs and synthesize and adapt legal and regulatory developments and issues to our clients’ business needs; An ability to develop knowhow and training of practical and commercial application; Excellent organisational and project management skills, including the ability to manage time effectively and to prioritise; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work as part of a team, sharing responsibilities with team members in a cross-border team, ensuring a seamless service for the practice; Energy and commitment, with a flexible and proactive approach; Self motivation, resilience and discipline; Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to apply law and regulation in a practical way to ’real-life’ scenarios; Engaging speaker with the ability to deliver training clearly, precisely and at a level matched to that of the audience; Interest in learning and knowledge engagement; Interest in knowhow systems, technology and applications. Education / Qualification Law degree with outstanding academic qualifications; European qualified lawyer. Practical experience European qualified lawyer with 5 to 6 years of experience as well as outstanding academic qualifications; Has experience of evaluating profitability of matters; Experience of presenting effective and successful beauty parades/pitches; Has experience of managing junior lawyers. Language skills Fluent in written and spoken English and French, German and/or Luxembourgish would be an asset. Office skills Ability to leverage IT tools and resources to further the exchange of high-quality know how. Commercial Skills Experience of client/business relationships.  We offer you The opportunity to work for an ambitious firm with a clear sense of direction; Integration in a leading global investment funds team working on cutting-edge deals across all continents; Intellectually challenging and rewarding work; Top-quality training and career development. This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required. Job Offer Scams Be alert to fictitious job opportunity posts and offers of employment which claim to be in the name of Linklaters. We have been made aware of various recruitment-related scams which ask for upfront payments, for example, for office equipment and promise start up bonuses and reimbursement in return for such payments. These scams often involve the use of email addresses similar to a genuine domain name. Genuine emails from Linklaters only use the domain of ’@linklaters.com’. We will never ask you to make payments for office equipment or otherwise as part of our recruitment process. If you are in doubt about a job opportunity that appears to relate to our firm, please get in touch using the contact details on our careers website at www.linklaters.com/careers. Pre-joiner screening In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability and references from previous employers. Your offer will be subject to the successful completion of these checks which will be initiated following your consent. Equal Opportunities As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We know that diversity makes us a better law firm and helps us attract the best talent, drive innovation with diversity of thought, and deliver the best experience to everyone who comes into contact with us. We recruit on the basis of merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Selection decisions, and the reasons for those decisions, are recorded at each stage of the selection process. Selection criteria and, where appropriate, technical skills tests are in place to measure an individual’s ability for the safe and effective performance of a job. Those involved in recruitment and selection decisions and processes are also provided with guidance on diversity issues. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance. Specific experience requirements advertised on a role do not intend to preclude applications from candidates who may have more or less experience. Our intention is only to indicate a guideline as to the necessary skills for the role as described.