EU remote
Knowledge lawyer – Funds & Asset Management
About this role
The role This position is based in our Funds & Asset Management team. We advise the world's leading fund sponsors, asset managers and institutional investors on the formation and operation of a broad range of investment products, including closed-ended and open-ended funds, evergreen platforms, permanent capital vehicles, managed accounts and co-investment structures. Our practice spans all major asset classes, including private equity, private credit, infrastructure and real estate.
We advise clients on the full lifecycle of investment funds, from primary fundraising and fund formation through to secondary transactions, fund restructurings and other strategic asset management matters. Working closely with our tax and regulatory specialists across jurisdictions, we provide seamless, commercially focused advice on complex domestic and cross-border matters. Key responsibilities Conduct research on complex legal and regulatory topics relevant to investment funds and asset management, and provide tailored legal support to the team.
Draft legal memoranda, practice notes, client briefings and know-how materials, and contribute to internal and external publications. Prepare client communications and thought leadership materials showcasing Clifford Chance's expertise. Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the funds industry and disseminate key updates to the team. Contribute to lawyer education programmes and organise internal training sessions, meetings and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Gather, structure and maintain the team's know-how and contribute to the development of the department's knowledge resources. Maintain and enhance the template library, identify gaps, develop new precedents and update knowledge platforms. Ensure coordination and alignment of knowledge management initiatives within the Luxembourg office and across the global Funds & Asset Management practice. Actively participate in local and global knowledge management projects and initiatives.
Your experience Excellent academic background in law, with experience in legal research, drafting and publishing articles, and ideally supporting training sessions, presentations or conferences. Demonstrates strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams and stakeholders effectively. Interest/experience in investment funds, asset management and related regulatory developments.