Senior Corporate Counsel

It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.  

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction. 

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.  

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Senior Corporate Counsel, based in our Luxembourg office.

Key responsibilities:

Client servicing through means of an in-depth knowledge of client files, client communication and internal procedures:

• Draft/review of legal documentation in terms of incorporation of companies, day-to-day operations, liquidation
• Monitor the various steps of the transactions, ensure adherence at all times with Luxembourg law as well as internal processes
• Debt collection of outstanding invoices
• Coordinate with central operations team to resolve issues concerning taxes, administration and banking of client companies
• Detect possible corporate and tax issues
• Handle client requests regarding transactions/statutory and outflow
• Work in close collaboration with team members, law firms, auditors, tax advisors and other relevant parties
• Organise the preparation shareholder and board meetings together with the Accountants and Corporate Secretarial Assistants
• Maintain communication with clients, including the planning of the Corporate Calendar
• Monitor completeness of client files
• Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of Luxembourg market/regulations (legal, tax, accounting, reporting, market developments)
• Take up directorship mandates in client’s companies, if requested
• Take up client payroll, if requested
• Collect KYC documentation (as required)
• Record the working hours/client in the time billing system according to the objectives set

As a senior, we expect you to coach, develop and serve as a role model for members of your team:

• Share your knowledge and experience with your colleagues
• Coach and review the work of other team members
• Be a buddy for new joiners in the team, in order to train and guide them

Key requirements:

• Law, Economics and / or Tax degree
• Strong knowledge of Luxembourg regulation
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with a professional services firm
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to solve problems, work independently and as a member of a team

Company Benefits:

At our Luxembourg office, we believe in putting our employees’ well-being first!  We have a challenging position in an ambitious organization where no day is the same. A company with a view to the future where you can grow together with and, above all, put your own stamp on.
In addition, we offer:

• Bonus Plan, based on Group performance and individual performance
• 232 hours of holidays (29 days), plus public holidays;
• Lunch vouchers for the amount of 10.80 EUR (18 per month);
• Additional AXA Health Insurance of which pays 50% (Axa VitalPlus scheme);
• Participation in Pension Scheme, after 6 months as a employee;
• Reimbursement of your public transport costs up to the amount of 75 EUR per month for cross borders.
• Sympass card discount www.sympass.lu (Sympass gives you access to exclusive discounts on your purchases and leisure activities in Luxembourg and the Greater Region). Concierge Services available by using the SYMPASS application.
• Subsided gym membership www.factory4.lu  (Factory 4 the largest Fitness space in Luxembourg)
• Remote and adaptive work arrangement (maximum 3 days per week work from home and minimum 2 days per week work from the office after the adaptation period)
• Learning and training, i.e., via our digital learning environment ‘Skills Platform’
• Support for professional qualificative eg ACCA
• Regular social events
• Free coffee, tea and fresh fruits in our office

We supports employees’ charitable efforts by encouraging engagement in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives and projects to improve our impact as a company. 

If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members. Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!