Legal Counsel

Overview We are seeking a highly motivated and versatile Legal Counsel to join the dedicated team of a prominent Ultra High Net Worth Individual (UHNWI) in a dynamic family office environment. This is an exceptional opportunity for a generalist legal professional to work closely with the family on a diverse range of complex and stimulating matters, offering unparalleled exposure and direct impact. Role As a Legal Counsel within our family office, you will be a key legal advisor, operating in close proximity to the UHNWI, his family and their advisors. Your responsibilities will span a wide array of legal disciplines, requiring a pragmatic, commercially astute, and solutions-oriented approach. Key responsibilities Commercial Contracts: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad spectrum of commercial agreements, including service agreements, NDAs, supply contracts and bespoke commercial arrangements. Corporate and Tax Structuring: Assisting with the legal aspects of corporate structuring, reorganizations, and tax-efficient planning, working collaboratively with external advisors. Real Estate: Providing legal support on real estate acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and property management matters, both commercial and residential. Employment Matters: Advising on employment contracts, HR policies, terminations, and other employment-related legal issues for family office, household and business ventures staff. Intellectual Property (IP): Assisting with IP registration, protection, and licensing, where applicable to the family\'s interests. General Legal Advisory: Providing ad-hoc legal advice on a wide range of legal queries that arise in the context of a UHNWI\'s global activities, including but not limited to litigation oversight and personal legal matters. Legal Research and Analysis: Conducting comprehensive legal research to provide well-reasoned and practical advice on complex legal issues across multiple jurisdictions. Stakeholder Management: Effectively liaising and managing relationships with external legal counsel, financial advisors, tax experts, and other professional service providers. Getting things done: Ensuring that legal documentation is well-organised and securely stored in accordance with data protection and confidentiality standards Required Qualifications Legal Qualification: NQ or up to 3 years PQE , qualified to practice law in one of the following jurisdictions: European Union member state, United Kingdom, United States, Hong Kong, South Africa or Singapore. Education: Law degree from a reputable university earned with distinction. Experience: Prior experience working in a high-paced international environment, demonstrating an ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure. Core Competencies: Exceptional attention to detail. Strong focus on results and outcome-oriented approach. Demonstrable commercial acumen with a practical understanding of business objectives. Highly independent and a self-starter, capable of working autonomously with minimal supervision. Excellent legal research and analytical skills. Outstanding people skills, with the ability to build rapport and manage diverse stakeholders effectively. Languages: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills. Proficiency in one or more other European languages is highly advantageous. Desirable Qualifications Family Office Experience: Demonstrable experience having worked in a family office or a similar private wealth structure. Commercial Contracts Expertise: Proven and demonstrable experience with commercial contract work and/or employment law, either gained at a top-tier law firm or within a highly reputable in-house legal department of a significant company. Cross-Jurisdictional Exposure: Experience working on legal matters across multiple jurisdictions. Private Client/Wealth Management Knowledge: A foundational understanding of private client, wealth management, or trust law principles. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain invaluable experience at the nexus of business, law, and private wealth. If you are a proactive, commercially-minded lawyer with a strong work ethic and a desire to make a direct impact, we encourage you to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr