Legal Counsel AM - Investment Funds Lawyer

Legal Counsel AM - Investment Funds Lawyer

Luxembourg

Legal

Group Functions

Key responsibilities

• Are you interested in launching investment funds for one of the world’s largest asset managers? Do you have expertise in advising the management companies of EU and Swiss funds on a wide range of legal issues and practical experience drafting fund documents in both English and German?

We're looking for someone like that to join our team to:

• Provide expert in-house legal counsel on fund management (UCITS/AIFs/SFDR), investment management, and corporate law matters, delivering clear and concise advice to business stakeholders and internal control functions.

• Draft legal documents in English and German, including prospectuses, fund contracts, agreements, board resolutions/minutes, management regulations, and articles of incorporation, coordinating with external counsel and service providers as needed.

• Advise on and support product launches, product changes, and strategic initiatives and projects, thinking strategically and making decisions that have real impact on the business.

• Monitor and assess legal and regulatory developments in Germany, Luxembourg, and across Europe, analyzing their impact on the business and clients.

• Contribute to implementation projects arising from new regulations, collaborating with internal control functions and business stakeholders to translate regulatory change into practice.

• Manage regulatory interactions, including preparing submissions, arranging filings, and acting as a point of contact for regulators and external counsel.

• Collaborate with senior colleagues, business functions, external counsel, service providers, and internal control functions, negotiating with third parties and supporting strategic projects across the organization

• Job Reference #

• 343236BR

• City

• Luxembourg

• Job Type

• Full Time

• Your Career Comeback

• We are open to applications from career returners. Find out more about our program on ubs.com/careercomeback.

• The team

• You'll be working in the AM Legal Client Coverage & EMEA team in Luxembourg or Poland. As a collaborative, multi-location team we support UBS with the legal and regulatory obligations related to the funds they manage in particular Swiss and Luxembourg funds (third party sponsored funds and captive funds). We’re notably responsible for advising colleagues in UBS Asset Management which is a leading fund house in Europe, the largest mutual fund manager in Switzerland and one of the largest fund of hedge funds and real estate investment managers in the world with over USD 1 trillion in invested assets. We also advise colleagues in the product development and management team of Global Wealth Management.

• Your skills and experience

You have:

• a Master's degree in Law and qualification to practice law in Luxembourg or another European jurisdiction
• At least 3 years of relevant post-qualification experience gained within an international law firm, investment management company, financial institution or in-house legal department
• excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and German
• in-depth knowledge of Luxembourg/EU fund regulation and corporate law requirements
• proven skills in drafting and negotiating legal agreements in both English and German

You are:

• a clear communicator with strong interpersonal and analytical skills, comfortable working with colleagues at all levels

• calm under pressure and able to explain legal boundaries clearly to internal stakeholder

• fluent in English and German; French or other languages are a plus

• known for hitting deadlines with good judgment and common sense

• focused on detail and organized

• highly responsive and responsible

• a team player who is curious to learn, takes initiative and keen to help

• comfortable working in a dynamic environment and handling multiple tasks

• result-oriented and assertive (you don’t shy away from challenging situations)

• happy to carry out administrative tasks alongside complex legal work

• You’re curious to explore how AI can improve how we build, deliver, and optimize workflows. You do this with sound judgment – validating outputs and aligning with policies, risk standards, and ethical use.

• About us

• UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.

• We know that great work is never done alone. That’s why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers.

• Join us

• At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.

• We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.

• Contact Details

• UBS Business Solutions SA

• UBS Recruiting

• Disclaimer / Policy Statements

• UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.

• When applying for this role, please note that additional background checks may be carried out and an original of your criminal record may be requested.

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