Legal Counsel (M/F) – Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

About us

ATOZ is a high-end independent advisory firm offering a comprehensive and integrated range of tax and financial advisory services. We are a firm of seasoned partners and hand-picked professionals, and our team has in-depth experience in advising on and delivering solutions for sophisticated local and global players.

Through TAXAND, ATOZ has relationships with specialized firms in all major jurisdictions and can deliver rapid and accurate advice on international transactions.

The collective industry expertise of our professionals includes local and global companies in the following sectors: Banking, Capital Markets, Communications, Consumer Goods & Services, Energy, Financial Services, Insurance, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate, Steel and related products, Private Equity, Venture Capital.

Our areas of expertise comprise of corporate and international tax, indirect tax, corporate implementation and compliance services, corporate finance and structuring.

In order to support our expansion, we are currently looking to recruit a:

Legal Counsel (M/F) – Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

Job description

Your main responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day corporate legal matters of the ATOZ Group, including corporate structuring, governance, regulatory compliance & risk, and drive continuous improvement through the implementation of best practices
• Prepare corporate documentation and follow-up on execution (i.e. formation/transformation of companies (incl. merger/demerger), transfer/sale of shares, appointment, removal of directors, approval of annual accounts, board/general minutes drafting, etc.)
• Support M&A transactions and integration of potential targets in the ATOZ Group
• Oversee the maintenance of corporate records and ensure that they are accurate, up-to date, properly safeguarded and fully compliant with applicable laws and regulatory requirements
• Ensure the implementation and ongoing maintenance of high corporate governance standards and proactively advise on improvements where required by changes in the regulatory framework or best practices
• Harmonize corporate processes and internal policies within the ATOZ Group
• Oversee professional indemnity and D&O insurance coverage, ensuring it remains adequate and is updated in line with the ATOZ Group's growth, structural changes and geographic expansion
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting, or likely to affect, the business and the ATOZ Group's internal corporate governance
• Manage day-to-day questions related to the ATOZ Group's main agreements (e.g. non-disclosure agreements, engagement letters, general terms & conditions, reliance and non-reliance letters, license agreements, etc.)
• Review commercial contracts with suppliers and service providers to ensure consistency with the ATOZ Group policies before execution by the Managing-Partner
• Review, maintain and when necessary, implement intra-group agreements
• Manage/supervise claims in coordination with external counsels, and where applicable manage/supervise cash collection/related litigation
• Play an active and advisory role in the ATOZ Group's strategic projects on all aspects related to legal and regulatory matters
• Provide ad-hoc support to the business

Your profile:

• You have an excellent academic path with at least a 5-year Master's degree in Business Law or Corporate Law. An LLM or any international study program would be considered as an advantage but is not mandatory
• You have gained at least 5 years of relevant professional experience within a law firm and/or an in-house legal department, with a strong focus on corporate matters and contractual negotiation
• You have a strong command of Luxembourg corporate law and local regulatory requirements
• You have solid knowledge of Luxembourgish corporate and investment fund structures
• You are creative and able to spot legal and technical opportunities
• You have a good knowledge of market practice and portfolio industries
• You demonstrate strong analytical skills with a solution-oriented pragmatic mindset
• You are described as pro-active, well-organized and detail-oriented
• You can stretch yourself, adapt to change, have an interest in business development, finance, human resources, and management
• You demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with individuals at all corporate levels and to articulate and defend positions while remaining open to and accepting differing points of view
• Dynamic, open-minded, informal, flexible, impacting and business-oriented, you demonstrate extraordinary commitment to provide excellent service, self-initiative and team spirit
• You are result-oriented with the ability to multi-task, prioritize work effectively, plan efficiently and manage deadlines
• You have a secure and self-confident manner, are reliable, sociable, and are a genuine team member with diplomatic skills
• You have a high sense of confidentiality/discretion and demonstrate a high level of professionalism and integrity
• You have an excellent command of English and French

We offer:

• An interesting and challenging position in an exceptional and stimulating work environment
• Support in your personal and professional development through well-tailored local and international training
• A competitive remuneration package in line with your motivation, skills and experience