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. Reporting to the Senior Manager, this full-time and permanent position is based in Luxembourg and offers regional coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our department and its’ growth.

Key responsibilities:

• 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, with capital markets legal requirements as well as with internal Vistra processes, including AML/KYC
• Ensure in-depth knowledge of allocated files and related fee arrangements, assist with recoverability.
• Ensure Compliance with Luxembourg legislation and Capital Market legal requirements.
• Debt collection of outstanding invoices
• Coordinate activities 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 of shareholder and board meetings together with the Accountants and Corporate Secretarial Assistants
• Maintain effective and timely 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)
• Collect KYC documentation (as required)
• Record the working hours/client in the time billing system according to the objectives set
• New business development activities in potential organic growth
• Take up directorship mandates in client’s companies, if requested
• Coaching junior team members

Key requirements:

• Build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, clients and third parties including lawyers, bankers, tax advisors and notaries
• Be a team player and be supportive towards your colleagues
• Take initiative by proactively following up on daily matters
• Anticipate potential queries and issues. Address these queries in a timely manner by informing the responsible Senior Manager, Corporate Manager or Relationship Manager
• Ensure that client deadlines are met
• Adhere to internal procedures at all times
• Build up an in-depth knowledge of your portfolio of clients, i.e. background, purpose and structure
• Able to demonstrate a strong level of experience with a professional service firm
• Good knowledge of Luxembourg legislation
• Good communication and organisational skills in order to meet tight deadlines
• Proactive and flexible with a client service orientated attitude
• Able to multitask and prioritise
• Able to solve problems and work independently and as a member of a team
• Law, Economics degree or relevant ascertainable industry experience

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!