(Senior) Investment Funds Lawyer

The European Investment Fund (EIF) is seeking to recruit for its Legal Department (LD) – Institutional Legal Affairs Division at its headquarters in Luxembourg, (Senior) Investment Funds Lawyer *. This is a full-time position at grade 4/5 (depending on experience) for which the EIF offers a permanent contract.

*Internal benchmark: (Senior) Officer

Panel interviews via videoconference are anticipated for November/December 2026

Purpose

Part of the EIB Group, the mission of the European Investment Fund (EIF) is to improve access to finance for SMEs and small mid-caps in Europe. We do this by supporting emerging and established fund managers with equity investments and by designing debt financing instruments that share the risk taken by financial institutions when they lend to or invest in small businesses. We bring this support closer to entrepreneurs through our extensive network of partners and financial intermediaries in all EU Member States and associated countries.

Operating network

Within the EIF Legal Department, the Corporate and Institutional Affairs (IA) Division provides legal advice on a wide range of institutional and regulatory matters, covering applicable EU laws and regulations, public procurement, state aid, the establishment of external corporate or fund entities, inter-institutional relations, and dispute procedures involving the EIF.

The Corporate and Institutional Affairs (IA) Division is composed of two units, the Investment Structures & Fundraising (ISF) Unit and the General Legal Affairs Unit (GLA).

The ISF Unit provides analysis and legal advice on corporate and regulatory matters relating to alternative investment fund structures developed and advised by EIF as well as EIF’s fundraising activities for different initiatives. The team also advises on a wide range of regulatory and institutional matters (e.g. laws and regulations applicable to EIF activities, internal policies and procedures).

You will be part of the Investment Structures & Fundraising Unit, and work autonomously under the supervision of the Head of Unit and in cooperation with the other Divisions within EIF’s Legal Service. You will also be in contact with other relevant EIF services and external stakeholders, such as the EIB, the European Commission, financial intermediaries, external legal counsel and service providers to the investment structures.

Responsibilities

At a level commensurate with your experience and seniority, you will carry out work relating to all tasks within the Unit’s remit, as well as legal work in relation with other tasks of the Division, subject to business needs.

In particular you will:

• Advise on legal matters in respect of fundraising activities, in particular the cross-border marketing and distribution of alternative investments funds mainly to professional and institutional investors across several jurisdictions (both within and outside the EU);

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• Provide advice on the legal structuring of investment vehicles (mainly multi-compartment structures in Luxembourg);

• Advise on day-to-day corporate law matters of investment vehicles, which may include support to corporate bodies of such vehicles on legal and regulatory matters and advice on general corporate governance best practices;

• Advise on regulatory frameworks applicable to EIF and/or its activities, including in the areas of EU policies (e.g. Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD), ESG regulatory framework, taxation and other national or international regulatory frameworks and international standards);

• Provide contribution to the EIF processes aiming at analysing, onboarding and applying Best Market Practices (BMP) relevant to EIF’s status and activities, notably as provider of asset management services;

• Participate in, and advise on, the negotiation and drafting of agreements and other legal documentation, when EIF acts either under mandate(s) (including negotiations with the EIB, the European Commission and EU Member States) or for its own account as an EU body;

• Advise on the application and interpretation of EIF's internal governance framework, including the EIF Statutes and Rules of Procedure, and other internal policies and procedures as well as on the implementation within EIF of best governance practices;

• Actively contribute to the development and maintenance of a legal and regulatory watch system;

• Keep abreast of legal, regulatory and technological developments, sharing updates across the team;

• Actively contribute to the development and implementation of the Legal Department’s AI strategy and legal tech projects;

• Represent EIF and the Legal Department where required at external meetings, conferences, workshops, committees, etc.

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Qualifications

• University degree in the law of one of the EU Member States, preferably at postgraduate level;

• At least three (3) years of post-graduation (after having obtained your initial university diploma) relevant professional experience preferably in a leading international law firm, a VC/PE fund manager, regulatory/supervisory authorities and/or an International Financial Institution.

• Solid experience and thorough knowledge in the fields of (i) alternative investment funds laws and regulations, (ii) ESG framework and/or (iii) corporate/M&A law;

• Very good understanding of the EIF's objectives, strategies, policies, products and services with the ability to understand its political, statutory and operational network;

• Excellent command of written and spoken English. Knowledge of other EU languages would be a significant advantage.

Behavioural Skills

Find out more about EIBG core behavioural skills here: Link

Additional role specific behavioural skills:

• Action Oriented: Readily takes action on challenges, without unnecessary planning; Identifies and seizes new opportunities; Displays a can-do attitude in good and bad times; Steps up to handle tough issues.

• Communicates Effectively: Is effective in a variety of communication settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels; Attentively listens to others; Adjusts to fit the audience and the message; Provides timely and helpful information to others across the organisation; Encourages the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions.

• Global Perspective: Looks toward the broadest possible view of an issue or challenge; Thinks and talks in global terms; Understands the position of the organisation within a global context; Knows the impact of global trends on the organisation.

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• Nimble Learning: Learns quickly when facing new situations; Experiments to find new solutions; Takes on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; Extracts lessons learned from failures and mistakes.

• Demonstrates Self-Awareness: Reflects on activities and impact on others; Proactively seeks feedback without being defensive; Is open to criticism and talking about shortcomings; Admits mistakes and gains insight from experiences; Knows strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and limits.

• Situational Adaptability: Picks up on situational cues and adjusts in the moment; Readily adapts personal, interpersonal and leadership behaviour; Understands that different situations may call for different approaches; Can act differently depending on the circumstances.

Technical Skills

• Legal services: Ability to provide legal solutions and advice on issues in a specific area and legally protect the organisation. Knowledge and understanding of the main legal concepts and documentation. Ability to draft, analyse and negotiate such documentation.

• Cooperation: Ability to facilitate the collaboration and coordination between diverse teams, ensuring effective communication, alignment of goals, and efficient execution of shared objectives.

• Cross-Functional collaboration: Ability to engage in cross-functional tasks that require good organisational understanding, managing conflict of interest, and identifying opportunities to connect competent stakeholders.

• Institutional and regulatory framework of Mandates: Knowledge of the organisational and regulatory constraints of mandates, including specific requirements associated to various kinds of mandates. Understanding of the specificities of a mandate as a partnership between the EIBG and third parties.

• Innovative problem-solving and Initiative: Ability to proactively identify organizational challenges and leverage creative thinking to develop effective, sustainable solutions. It involves a keen sense of initiative, where individuals take ownership of problems and seek innovative approaches to improve efficiency and drive organizational improvement.

• Legislation and regulation: Ability to analyse developments in legislation, regulations and jurisprudence pertaining to the relevant region or domain and assess their impact on the organisation, including the need to update internal regulations and guidance.

• Legal documentation: Knowledge and understanding of the main legal concepts and documentation relevant for EIBG business activities. Ability to draft, analyse and negotiate where applicable such documentation.

• Internal Framework Acumen: Understanding of the EIB Group's internal governance framework, policies, internal governance, and risk culture. It involves being familiar with political and institutional context, analysing the regulation applicable to the group and identifying possible enhancements.

• Client Communication: Ability to effectively communicate with internal clients, providing regular updates on the status of their requests. This ensures transparency, builds trust, and supports efficient collaboration by keeping stakeholders informed throughout the process.

• Negotiation skills: Ability to conduct negotiation by identifying and prioritising desired outcomes, making and assessing (counter-)proposals, taking into account the broad range of risks, in a cooperative effort to reach mutually satisfactory conclusions and results.

Deadline for applications: 5 November 2026

We are an equal opportunities employer, who believes that diversity is good for our people and our business. We encourage all suitably qualified and eligible candidates to apply regardless of their gender identity/expression, age, racial, ethnic and cultural background, religion and beliefs, sexual orientation/identity, disability or neurodiversity.

Applicants with specific needs are encouraged to request reasonable accommodations at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact the EIF Recruitment team (Recruitment@eif.org) who will ensure that your request is handled.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge the importance of maintaining the security and integrity of the Information of the EIB Group. In case of selection for the position, you agree to comply with all measures (policies, controls, document classification and management) implemented by the EIB Group to prevent unauthorized disclosure of any information or any damage to the EIB Group reputation.

Candidates are informed that pre-employment integrity screening is an integral part of the EIF recruitment process.

* Due to high volume of applications, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.