Legal Counsel
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.
Requirements
- 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.
- Fluency in English and Russian, spoken and written.
Benefits
- Fully remote work, giving you the freedom to work from anywhere while being part of a world-class, high-performance team.
- Medical insurance coverage to support your well-being and peace of mind.
- Fully sponsored international team-building once per year in stunning destinations around the world.
Skills
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Basics
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Short answers (1)
- Where are you permanently located (city, country)?
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- The role requires strong communication in English. Would you say you are fluent or have professional working proficiency?
- This role involves communication in Russian. Is your Russian at a native or near-native level?
Written answers (2)
- What are your payment expectations (in EUR or USD, GROSS per month)?
- What is your nearest availability?