Legal Manager (f/m/d)

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Mission

With 541 employees in France and abroad, LaFrançaise manages €50 billion in assets (as of 31 / 12 / 2022). Organized around the two pillars of "financial assets" and "real estate assets", La Française deploys a multi‑boutique model for institutional and wealth management clients in France and abroad through its offices in Paris, Frankfurt, Geneva, Hamburg, Hong Kong, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Milan, Seoul and Singapore.

The La Française Group has a strong shareholder base as a subsidiary of the Caisse Régionale du Crédit Mutuel NordEurope (CMNE), which is now part of Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale. This merger between CMNE and CMAF will strengthen existing synergies for clients and should open up new development opportunities for La Française.

Profile

Your mission at La Française

La Française Systematic Asset Management GmbH is looking for a Legal Manager (f / m / d) in Frankfurt am Main. You will be working hand in hand with the Compliance Officer in an ambitious team. You will be responsible for fund‑related and KVG‑related legal issues in cooperation with Compliance.

The role will include

Coordination and legal support of all technical fund projects such as launch of new funds / share classes, mergers, fund liquidations, etc. in cooperation with the Compliance Manager
Drafting and amending all legal documents related to fund projects and other initiatives (sales prospectuses, PRIIP KIDs, investor publications, merger plans, webpage publications, etc.)
Coverage of ESG‑related topics and implementation in fund documents and other publications in cooperation with the Compliance Manager
Contract management and contract negotiation of fund and company related contracts
Responsible for updating or expanding the data in the transparency register
Coordination of KYC requests and support of the relevant departments
Participating in ad hoc projects, internationally and locally
Close cooperation and exchange with colleagues from Groupe La Française in Paris
Supporting the Compliance Officer / Manager

Required skills

University degree with a focus on law or comparable experience and skills
2-5 years of professional experience (e.g. at a KVG, an asset manager, Big4, or as a lawyer)
Fluency in English and German (spoken and written) is essential, French is an advantage
Knowledge of German asset management and capital markets law as well as basic knowledge of German corporate law
Strong ability to identify and diagnose legal issues and ability to participate in and lead complex, cross‑departmental and cross‑functional projects
Strong sense of responsibility and good decision‑making skills
Dedication, passion for the business and commitment to results
Effective communication skills; open‑mindedness / curiosity
Excellent time management and self‑organisation skills

You don’t meet all the requirements? No problem!

LaFrancaise is committed to ensure an open environment for diversity and inclusion. Even if your experience does not meet the requirements listed in the job description on all levels, we strongly encourage you to apply anyway.