Associate, Fund Legal and Governance

We are looking for a smart, hands-on and determined professional to fulfill a critical position within our Fund Legal and Governance Team. You will showcase your success through collaboration, ownership and innovation. Your expertise in emerging trends and practices will evoke stimulating discussions around optimization and change to help keep our competitive edge. This rewarding opportunity will enable you to make a big impact in our organization, so if this sounds exciting, then PGIM might be the place. 

The Fund Legal and Governance team sits within the Fund Operations team and currently consists of seven individuals in addition to this role. As a new member, you will closely work with a Manager in the team on series of alternative investment funds with different investment profiles.  

• Supporting day-to-day legal and corporate administration of the assigned alternative investment funds 
• Drafting and reviewing various legal documents in a fund and/or company’s life cycle: incorporation deeds, board and shareholder resolutions, power of attorneys, share registers, internal funding documents (115 contribution, shareholder loans), UBO declarations, engagement letters, liquidation documentation, capital calls and distribution documents, etc.; 
• Organising quarterly and ad-hoc board, investment and/or advisory committees’ meetings for Luxembourg AIFs and SPVs: convening notices, agendas, meeting materials, preparation and execution of respective meeting minutes  
• Supporting and coordinating execution of various legal documents by authorised signatories in electronic and wet-ink version 
• Collaborating efficiently and effectively with various internal teams as well as third party stakeholders 
• Supporting transactional activity (acquisitions, disposals, financings) 
• Supporting fund investors’ related activity (closings, capital calls, distributions, transfers) 
• Handling AML/KYC requests 
• Assisting for timely registrations at the Chamber of Commerce and other obligatory registrations and filings 
• Maintaining internal databases and corporate calendars 
• Involvement in internal projects towards standardisation and rationalisation of existing processes 

• Strong academic background: relevant degree in law, business administration or similar  
• At least three years of relevant work experience (e.g. in a law firm, service provider or fund manager) 
• Experience in working in an international and multicultural environment and having a global mindset  
• Enthusiastic, Strong capacity for teamwork, motivation and reliability, resilience as well as service-oriented approach 
• Ability to develop solutions independently 
• Good interpersonal skills, capability to interface professionally with various internal and external stakeholders 
• Strong planning and organisation skills with excellent personal time management and communication skills 
• Good Microsoft Office skills, competence with other applications is an asset 
• Fluent in English with clear and strong verbal and written communication skills required; French, German or Italian is an advantage  

• General understanding of European financial regulations, investments, financial markets, AIFMD 
• Ability to work on cross border structures and to collaborate with colleagues from offices in Germany, UK, France, Italy, U.S. and Asia. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with flexibility to adapt 
• Proactive hands on mentality / can-do attitude / inquisitive and self-motivated 
• Integrity and reliability, with a commitment to Diversity & Inclusion 

• Ambitious mindset: join a dynamic company constantly seeking for new growth avenues and fostering an environment where all ideas are welcomed and encouraged. 
• Offering Flexibility and individuality, our opportunities align with the unique needs of our work, clients, teams, and lives. 
• We understand that every role has its distinct requirements, so our managers treat their team as individuals, finding the way that works best for them to perform at the top of their game.  
• We're not just talking about family friendliness! The majority of our employees have families; we enable flexible working hours while maintaining an in-office culture at the centrally located workplace in the heart of Luxembourg which is accessible with buses or tram. 
• Fair remuneration is important to us. You will receive an attractive, performance-oriented salary and pension scheme benefits. 
• Work is not everything. We regularly organize informative office events, summer and year-end parties. In addition, we offer 30 days of vacation per year and non-working days on Christmas and New Year's Eve to switch off. 
• We support you in all situations! Together with partner companies as well as mental health first aiders, , we offer life coaching, child and emergency care and individual assistance in challenging life situations. 
• We are aware of our responsibility! The real estate industry is responsible for a large part of the global CO2 emissions - PGIM has set itself ambitious goals to change something and you can make your contribution!