Senior Legal Lux Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel – Funds & Luxembourg Structures

Location: Madrid, Spain | Languages: English & Spanish (required) | Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel with deep expertise in investment funds and Luxembourg regulatory frameworks to join our team in Madrid. The ideal candidate will bring a strong transactional background, sharp commercial instincts, and the ability to operate seamlessly across jurisdictions — particularly between Spain and Luxembourg.

Key Responsibilities

Funds & Structuring

• Advise on the structuring, formation and ongoing operation of investment funds, with a focus on Luxembourg vehicles (SCSp, SICAV, RAIF, SIF, etc.)

• Draft and negotiate fund documentation including LPAs, PPMs, subscription agreements and side letters

• Coordinate with Luxembourg counsel, depositaries, administrators and other fund service providers

Regulatory & Compliance

• Advise on AIFMD compliance and related AIFM authorisation and delegation matters

• Monitor and interpret regulatory developments in Luxembourg, Spain and at EU level

• Liaise with regulators (CSSF, CNMV) as required

Investor Relations & LP Matters

• Support LP onboarding, KYC/AML processes and ongoing investor communications from a legal perspective

• Negotiate LP-specific terms and manage side letter processes

• Advise on investor reporting obligations and fund governance matters

Corporate Restructuring

• Advise on corporate restructuring transactions involving fund vehicles and holding structures

• Draft and review transaction documents including SPA, SHA and ancillary agreements

• Coordinate cross-border legal workstreams with external counsel

General Legal Support

• Provide day-to-day legal support to investment and operations teams

• Manage relationships with external law firms across relevant jurisdictions

• Contribute to the development and improvement of internal legal processes and templates

Requirements

Essential

• Law degree; preferably with an LLM or specialisation in finance, funds or EU law

• Minimum 6–8 years of experience in a law firm and/or in-house role with significant funds exposure

• Solid knowledge of Luxembourg fund structures and the Luxembourg legal and regulatory framework

• Strong command of AIFMD and the broader EU funds regulatory environment

• Fluent in English and Spanish (written and spoken, both at professional level)

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple workstreams simultaneously

• Based in Madrid or willing to relocate; no remote-first arrangements

Highly Valued

• Direct experience with AIFM authorisation, structuring or oversight

• Experience managing LP relationships and negotiating side letters

• Background in corporate restructuring, M&A or distressed transactions within fund structures

• Knowledge of French or Luxembourgish (a plus, not a requirement)

• Familiarity with real estate, infrastructure or private equity fund strategies

• Prior exposure to the hospitality, leisure or alternative assets sector

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: 60k, commensurate with experience.

• Variable bonus: up to 20% of base salary, subject to individual and company performance objectives

• Competitive benefits package

• Madrid-based position with occasional travel to Luxembourg and other jurisdictions

• Direct exposure to complex cross-border transactions and fund structures

• Collaborative environment with access to leading external counsel