Head Of Legal Family Office

1 week ago


Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates PROTALENT lab Full time

Head of Legal / Family Office

Location: Dubai, UAE

Company: Family Office / Holding Company

We are in search of a skilled Head of Legal to lead the legal department of a family office under a holding company. This crucial role covers various markets such as UAE, Russia, Europe, and potentially Hong Kong, with a focus on improving operational efficiency, ensuring compliance, and optimizing tax planning, specifically in structuring business foundations and M&A deals within the real estate sector.

This position presents promising growth opportunities, including the possibility of progressing to the CEO role of the family office.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the legal department's operations in Russia, UAE, Cyprus, Europe, and Hong Kong.
  • Develop and execute holding structures to boost operational efficiency and compliance.
  • Supervise Private Investment Funds (PIF) and their legal frameworks.
  • Offer expert guidance on tax planning and address tax-related matters for beneficiaries.
  • Ensure compliance with laws in Russia, UAE, Europe, and Hong Kong by providing specialized legal counsel.
  • Handle legal aspects of commercial and residential real estate projects.
  • Structure intricate business and M&A transactions in the real estate sector as an investment partner.
  • Collaborate with external legal advisors to ensure comprehensive legal coverage and resolve complex issues.

Requirements:

  • Demonstrated experience in structuring holding companies and managing Private Investment Funds (PIF).
  • Solid background in tax planning and addressing tax matters for beneficiaries.
  • Familiarity with Russian, English, and Emirati law.
  • Background in leadership positions within family offices, investment companies, or holding companies.
  • Experience with commercial real estate projects and Private Investment Funds.
  • Proven ability to handle tax-related issues and ensure compliance.
  • Fluency in both Russian and English.
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities and team management experience.
  • Ability to work in a hybrid schedule.

Opportunities:

  • This position presents substantial growth potential, with the chance to advance to the CEO role within the family office.

Remote Work: No



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