Legal Counsel
Job Description
About us
We are a private UHNWI Family Оffice supporting a family and its business and personal assets across several jurisdictions: holding and operating companies, real estate and other private assets, and household operations. We are an international team, working remotely.
About the role
We are looking for a motivated Legal Counsel to join our growing Global Legal Team. Working alongside ambitious experts in legal and financial field, you will be involved in a wide range of matters.
You will report directly to the Head of Legal.
This is a fully remote job.
We collaborate in Сentral European time zone (CET) or UK hours.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage complex, cross-border legal projects across LATAM, Europe, South Africa, and the Middle East, coordinating with external counsels and advisors to ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts and agreements across multiple jurisdictions.
- Assess legal risks and develop mitigation strategies in close collaboration with senior management.
- Monitor and ensure regulatory compliance across all operating markets.
- Manage disputes and conflict resolution processes, advising internal stakeholders on exposure and strategy.
- Work alongside specialists in legal and finance to support the business across a wide range of matters.
- 5+ years of experience in legal, ideally in international law firms/consulting.
- M&A and/or dispute resolution experience will be an advantage.
- Education: Bachelor degree in law; Master degree in law from a foreign university (LLM) (including pending) - students during their LLM studies could also be a good fit.
- Full professional proficiency in English.