Associate / Senior Associate

Ascender Fund Partners

Luxembourg · On-siteAIFMFull-time

Feel free to share it About Ascender Fund Partners Luxembourg S.A. Ascender Fund Partners Luxembourg S.A. (“AFPL”) is an authorised independent Chapter 15 Management Company and Alternative Investment Fund Manager based in Luxembourg. Our mission is to deliver fair and unbiased advice, best-in-class ethical services, seamless execution, and long-term portfolio management — values that define our relationship-driven approach. We provide tailored fund solutions to Asset Managers, Investment Advisors, and Family Offices seeking to establish funds across a broad range of asset classes, including Listed Securities, Hedge Funds, Real Estate, Private Equity, Private Debt, and Fund of Funds. At Ascender Fund Partners Luxembourg S.A., our core values are deeply rooted in the principles that shape our actions and behaviours every day. Our teams describe us as ambitious, collaborative, empowered, entrepreneurial, professional, and committed to acting with integrity at all times. ROLE OVERVIEW As a Legal Officer within the Legal & Fund Implementation Department, you will support the legal, corporate, regulatory, and operational aspects of the lifecycle of Luxembourg investment funds and related structures managed or serviced by AFPL. The role sits at the intersection of legal advisory, fund onboarding, corporate governance, and operational implementation. You will contribute to the launch of new funds and structures, the preparation and maintenance of legal documentation, the coordination of internal and external stakeholders, and the implementation of ongoing fund lifecycle events. - Depending on your level of experience, you will either support or take ownership of selected legal and implementation workstreams. The position requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, responsiveness, and the ability to combine legal analysis with pragmatic and timely execution. KEY RESPONSABILITIES Fund Structuring, Launches and Implementation - Support the structuring, setup, onboarding, and implementation of Luxembourg investment funds and related entities across different asset classes and regulatory regimes. - Coordinate legal and operational workstreams relating to new fund launches, restructurings, and other implementation projects. - Liaise with clients, internal teams, external counsel, administrators, depositaries, transfer agents, auditors, notaries, banks, and other service providers. - Monitor implementation timelines, outstanding items, dependencies, and deliverables, and escalate material issues or risks where appropriate. Legal and Corporate Documentation - Draft, review, coordinate, and maintain legal and corporate documentation, including constitutional documents, board and shareholder resolutions, notices, agreements, prospectus, operating memorandum, and ancillary fund documentation. - Support the negotiation, review, and execution of agreements with investment managers, advisors, distributors, delegates, and other service providers. - Assist with the preparation and coordination of Board Meetings and General Meetings, including meeting materials, minutes, written resolutions, and follow-up of action points. Ensure that legal, regulatory, and corporate records are accurate, consistent, properly maintained, and audit-ready. Fund Lifecycle and Regulatory Support - Support the legal and practical implementation of ongoing fund lifecycle events, including amendments to offering and constitutional documents, governance changes, new share classes, mergers, liquidations, and service provider changes. -Assist with regulatory filings, registrations, notifications, and corporate formalities before the CSSF, LBR, notaries, and other relevant authorities or platforms. - Contribute to distribution-related matters, including registrations, platform onboarding, investor documentation, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders. Internal Coordination and Continuous Improvement - Provide pragmatic and solutions-oriented support in relation to day-to-day legal, client, governance, and operational queries. - Work closely with the Compliance, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Fund Governance & Oversight, Finance, and Business Development teams. - Contribute to the development and improvement of internal procedures, templates, trackers, controls, and documentation standards. - Participate in cross-functional and firm-wide projects aimed at strengthening operational efficiency, consistency, and service quality. - Depending on seniority, take ownership of selected workstreams, support junior team members or interns, and contribute to knowledge-sharing and best practices within the department. KEY REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATION Master’s degree in Law, Business Law, or an equivalent legal qualification. Relevant professional experience or internships in investment funds, corporate law, asset management, fund administration, a Management Company/AIFM, a financial institution, or a law firm. - Good understanding of the Luxembourg investment funds and corporate environment, with a strong interest in fund structuring, governance, onboarding, and implementation matters. - Experience with fund documentation, corporate governance, legal drafting, regulatory filings, onboarding, or service-provider coordination would be a strong advantage. - Excellent drafting, organisational, analytical, and follow-up skills. - Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage several workstreams and deadlines simultaneously. - Ability to combine legal reasoning with practical execution and a commercial understanding of client requirements. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, senior stakeholders, service providers, and external counsel. - Proactive, reliable, autonomous, and solutions-driven, with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility. Sound judgement, discretion, and awareness of legal, regulatory, operational, and reputational risks. - Fluency in English, both written and spoken; French is a strong asset. Any additional European language would be considered an advantage. Good command of Microsoft Office tools; familiarity with legal, operational, or document-management systems would be an asset. WHAT WE OFFER: - Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses. - A highly visible and hands-on role within an entrepreneurial and growing independent Management Company and AIFM. - Exposure to a broad range of investment funds, legal structures, asset classes, and regulatory environments. - The opportunity to develop both technical legal expertise and practical fund implementation experience. Direct interaction with clients, senior stakeholders, delegates, service providers, and external advisors. - A collaborative, international, and professionally demanding working environment. - A strong learning curve and meaningful opportunities for professional development. - The opportunity to contribute actively to the continued development of the Legal & Fund Implementation function and the broader organisation.

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François-Xavier

Head of Legal · Senior Legal Officer

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