CMS is a future-facing law firm. With more than 90 offices in over 45 countries and 7,200+ lawyers worldwide, we combine deep local market understanding with a global perspective. Active in Luxembourg since 2011, CMS Luxembourg now counts more than 70 lawyers, recognised genuine experts in their respective fields. The Firm provides comprehensive legal support to local and international clients, both for their Luxembourg transactions and their day-to-day operations.

The role

Our Investment Funds practice is experiencing sustained growth, and we are looking to recruit a Managing Associate to further strengthen our team in Luxembourg.

You will join a high-performing team advising leading international clients across a wide range of fund structures and asset classes, acting on both lead and local counsel mandates.

The role combines fund structuring and transactional work, including funds regulatory advice, giving you exposure to a broad spectrum of Luxembourg investment fund matters. You will advise on private equity, private debt, real estate, infrastructure and other alternative investment structures, as well as regulated investment products and the Luxembourg and EU regulatory frameworks applicable to investment funds and asset managers.

You will play a key role in handling complex matters, interacting directly with clients and contributing to the continued development of the practice, in an environment where technical excellence, commercial awareness and autonomy are essential.

Your responsibilities

As a Managing Associate, you will:

Advise top-tier clients (asset managers, private equity houses, institutional investors) on Luxembourg investment funds structuring and related transactions
Deliver pragmatic, high-quality advice on complex legal and regulatory matters
Draft and review sophisticated legal documentation, including fund documentation and transaction-related agreements
Review and analyse financial products and fund structures under Luxembourg law
Be closely involved in structuring mandates, contributing to the design and implementation of tailored solutions
Act as a trusted point of contact for clients on day-to-day matters
Liaise with the Luxembourg authorities and regulators
Work closely with partners and across practice groups on cross-border matters
Supervise and mentor junior associates, contributing to their development
Contribute to team know-how and internal efficiencies
Support business development initiatives, including pitches and client relationships

You will work on diverse and often complex matters, requiring adaptability, sound judgement and a strong sense of ownership.

Your profile

Master's degree in Law (LL.M. or equivalent qualification is an asset)
Qualified lawyer with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in investment funds and investment management regulatory matters, ideally gained in Luxembourg or in a comparable international financial centre
Strong technical grounding in fund structuring and the Luxembourg and EU regulatory frameworks applicable to investment funds and asset managers, with demonstrated exposure to regulatory matters and, ideally, interactions with the CSSF
Broad exposure to alternative and regulated investment fund structures across different strategies and asset classes; experience extending beyond a predominantly UCITS-focused practice would be particularly valuable
Excellent command of English; French and/or German would be considered a strong asset
Strong analytical and drafting skills
Pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset
Ability to manage matters with increasing autonomy and attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Team player with a strong willingness to learn and develop
Interest in innovative ways of working, including the use of technology and AI as part of the evolution of legal practice

What we offer

Joining our firm means becoming part of a leading international platform where excellence, ambition and collaboration are at the core of everything we do
Benefit from a high level of trust, autonomy and direct client exposure, allowing you to take ownership of your matters
Evolve in a high-performance yet collaborative environment, where initiative and accountability are encouraged
Be part of a team where open communication, accessibility and team spirit are core to the way we work
Work on complex, high-value matters and build expertise across a wide range of fund structures
Benefit from continuous learning, structured training and mentoring opportunities
Leverage our strong international platform, with frequent cross-border interactions and opportunities for secondments
Build your career in a firm that supports long-term development, in a sustainable working environment

If you are interested please send us your CV to HR@cms-dblux.com.

Please note that, in the event of recruitment, a recent extract from a criminal record (casier judiciaire) will be required.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

CMS Luxembourg does not work with recruitment agencies or headhunters for this position. Candidates interested in joining CMS Luxembourg should apply directly

Funds | Managing Associate

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