Job Description
Brief Company profile:
Generali is a major player in the global insurance industry – a strategic and highly important sector for the growth, development and welfare of modern societies. Over almost 200 years, we have built a multinational Group that is present in more than 60 countries, with 470 companies and nearly 80,000 employees. Our Group aims to become the standard bearer and industry leader in the European retail insurance market, building on our existing base of 50 million retail clients, out of an overall total of 72 million. The Generali Group is one of the most significant players in the global insurance and financial products market. It is characterized from the very outset by a strong international outlook and now present in more than 60 Countries.
Generali Investments Luxembourg S.A. manages investments on an international scale with the experience and professionalism of the team of experts at the Generali Group, in addition to the world-class investment firms available through its funds’ offerings.
Brief Unit description:
The Legal and Corporate Affairs department provides legal support on a wide range of subjects (from the structuring of investment scheme, to the definition of the contractual framework) 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.
The team is currently composed of four legal advisers, with a different level of expertise in investment funds area (both UCITS and AIFs) and in corporate topics and operates under the responsibility of the Head of Legal and Corporate Affairs and of the General Counsel.
Main Tasks:
- support the structuring, formation, and documentation of investment funds, including both UCITS and AIFs;
- draft, review and negotiate fund documents, including articles of incorporation, management regulations, prospectuses, private placement memoranda (PPMs), limited partnership agreements (LPAs), subscription agreements, and side letters;
- negotiate/draft various agreements, with Company’s and funds’ delegates (depositary agreement, central administration agreement, investment management agreement, distribution agreement, limited partnership agreement, etc.), investors, potential counterparties, etc.;
- provide guidance and support on regulatory matters impacting investment funds;
- oversee the corporate matters of both the Company and the managed funds;
- stay abreast of industry developments, legislative changes, and best practices in investment fund law and regulatory compliance;
- collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including external lawyers, service providers, distributors, investment managers, etc.;
- engage in local and global group projects.
Requirements (degree, years and type of experience, technical skills, languages):
Must have:
- master degree in Law;
- minimum of 7 years of experience with a focus on investment funds and related areas of law;
- in-depth knowledge of the Luxemburgish and European legal and regulatory environment applicable to Luxembourgish management companies/AIFMs;
- 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 affecting investment funds;
- strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills, with meticulous attention to details;
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients and internal stakeholders;
- demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively;
- commitment to upholding the highest standards of ethics, professionalism, and client service.
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.
Skills (soft skills):
- team-player with a real motivation to succeed;
- excellent communication skills, both verbal and written in English; Italian, German or French would be considered as a plus.