An incredibly rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious, results-driven and detail-orientated Lawyer to join a well-established Single Family Office in London.

Our client is seeking a UK Corporate/ Tax Lawyer with experience in construction or real estate to join them on a 12 month contract with a view of becoming a permanent employee.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of Legal who is based overseas and take on a varied role which will involve written and verbal communication in Russian.

Requirements:

  • Strong technical drafting skills, capable of drafting complex English Law transactional documents in M&A and debt finance transactions
  • A good understanding of construction and real-estate
  • Good research skills, capable of conducting efficient research on matters of law beyond their specialism
  • Prior experience in corporate governance, HR and compliance matters, capable of designing and drafting internal policies and procedures
  • The ability to manage transactions with minimum supervision under tight deadlines
  • Prior experience at a Family Office/ Asset Management or Private Equity Firm

Responsibilities:

  • Legal Support and Co-ordination of ongoing restructuring projects including the restructuring of various assets overseas
  • Managing outside counsel, review of documentation and assistance with structuring issues
  • Assisting and Co-ordinating projects including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and other investments and disposals
  • Liaising with stakeholders, shareholders and service providers across the world
  • Assisting with the incorporation and registration of companies in various jurisdictions
  • Drafting relevant documentation and supervising the maintenance of legal documentation,
  • Assisting with he transfer of ownership of companies
  • Assisting stakeholders with all legal matters required, relevant to their personal and professional life such as marriages, birth, succession planning
  • Analysing legislation and preparing legal memorandum on set issues, prepare and review contracts
  • Review of legal and tax memorandum and tax rulings prepared by external specialists
  • Analysing tax legislation relating to certain jurisdictions
  • Assisting with the preparation of lease agreements and preparing general contractors and service agreements for the construction and maintains of real estate assets
  • Adhoc legal support to charitable foundations managed by the Family Office
  • Regular participation in Family Office meetings and assistance to other Family Office teams when required
  • Fluent in English and Russian
  • Prior Family Office experience would be advantageous

The Family Office are seeking an ambitious professional, keen to advance their personal knowledge and skillset. The ideal candidate has a creative approach to problem solving with strong analytical skills, results driven, detail orientated with a delivery focus. This person will be a self-starter, capable of working on own initiative combined with the understanding of confidentiality and integrity.

Salary: £65,000 + benefits and bonuses

REF: AGR2756