Legal Expert

Legal Counsel | Investment Funds, Financial Regulations, Commercial Contracts

Investment funds legal counsel with 12+ years of experience in Luxembourg and France, advising asset managers on UCITS, AIFMD, PRIIPs, SFDR and cross-border distribution. Strong background in drafting and reviewing fund documentation, regulatory compliance, fund lifecycle management, and liaising with regulators, depositaries and third-party providers. Experienced in remote, international environments and in managing multiple workstreams with accuracy and speed. Interested in the intersection of traditional finance, tokenized assets, and blockchain-based financial structures.


Experience: 7 years

Yearly salary: $90,000

Hourly rate: $200

Nationality: 🇫🇷 France

Residency: 🇫🇷 France


Experience

Legal Counsel
Natixis Investment Managers International (Paris)
2021 - 2022
Maintained and monitored a Luxembourg SICAV with 35 sub-funds and one Luxembourg FCP. Prepared and reviewed key fund documentation and coordinated international registrations. Provided legal support to various departments on contracts and regulatory issues.
Legal Counsel
Groupama Asset Management (Paris)
2016 - 2021
Maintained and monitored UCIs including one Luxembourg SICAV with 20 sub-funds and French FCPs. Prepared and reviewed KIDs, prospectuses, investor disclosures, board minutes and related fund documentation. Handled foreign registrations across 8 EU countries and Switzerland and reviewed contracts with paying agents, representatives, data providers and research providers.
Legal Counsel
Crédit Andorrà Asset Management (Luxembourg)
2015 - 2016
Maintained and monitored 3 Luxembourg UCIs, including fund launches, mergers, liquidation of sub-funds and share classes. Participated in the development of an AIFM license application with the CSSF and in the implementation of UCITS V requirements. Assisted in drafting remuneration policy and reviewing depositary agreements.
Junior Legal Counsel
Casa4funds (Luxembourg)
2014 - 2015
Maintained and monitored Luxembourg UCIs with a total portfolio of 20 UCIs. Handled contractual relations and regulatory issues related to fund distribution in EU countries and Switzerland. Worked with brokers, depositary banks, regulatory authorities and third parties.
Analyst Fund Registration Services
Deloitte (Luxembourg)
2014 - 2014
Registered and maintained UCIs, updated KIDs and prospectuses, and monitored fund distribution rules in the United Kingdom and Switzerland. Liaised with regulatory authorities and external legal and operational counterparts. Managed a portfolio of 3 clients.

Skills

defi
finance
legal
english
french