Join a dynamic and forward thinking family office dedicated to preserving and growing wealth across generations. 

As the In-house Legal Counsel, you will serve as the cornerstone of the legal function, overseeing all legal matters and providing strategic guidance to the executive team.

Our client offers a competitive salary and benefits package, a supportive and collaborative work environment alongside the chance to make a meaningful impact and shape the future of the organisation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide high level legal advice to the UBO and Head of the Family Office
• Organise board meetings and AGMs including the drafting of all related documentation
• Build and maintain the legal filing system
• Ensure all trust and fund entities, remain compliant with legal obligations
• Work with law firms across common law and civil law jurisdictions on various legal matters including employment matters, contracts, ad-hoc agreements, lettings, purchase and sale agreements and trust related matters
• Provide written advice and recommendations
• Review legal documentation including contracts, agreements, NDAs etc
• Draft legal documentation including minutes, agreements, NDAs etc
• Assess likely risks and articulate them and related mitigation strategies

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Familiar with trust and SPV structures used by Family Offices to hold different asset classes (real estate, yacht, plane, art collection etc)
• Purchase and letting of privately held real estate
• Familiarity with offshore concepts such as substance rules and transfer pricing
• Knowledge of civil law concepts like Foundations would be advantageous
• Experience in drafting corporate minutes and related documentation
• Transaction and dispute resolution / litigation experience

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Unwavering commitment to integrity, ethics, and professionalism in all aspects of your work
• Ability to prioritise a large number of tasks