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Legal Counsel Specialist

1 week ago

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates ManpowerGroup Middle East Full time

We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel Specialist to join our team at ManpowerGroup Middle East. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal support to our esteemed client across various legal domains.

About the Role:

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate governance, risk management, and estate planning. They will be responsible for advising on a wide range of legal matters, including real estate, tax, trusts, estate planning, and succession planning. Additionally, they will provide guidance on investment structures, fund formation, and capital deployment in various jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Corporate Governance:
    • Assist with corporate governance issues for family businesses, foundations, trusts, and investment entities.
    • Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements for all entities under the Family Office's purview.
    • Manage board meetings, resolutions, and shareholder agreements.
  • Risk Management & Compliance:
    • Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks in family office transactions and business operations.
    • Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure the office remains compliant with legal regulations.
    • Manage relationships with external legal advisors, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality legal services.
  • Estate & Wealth Planning:
    • Advise on estate planning and structuring to protect family wealth and ensure smooth succession.
    • Collaborate with financial advisors to design and implement wealth transfer strategies.
    • Provide legal oversight in creating trusts, wills, and other legal instruments for estate planning.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD). Master's in Law (LLM) in taxation, trusts, or corporate law is an advantage.
  • Experience:
    • Minimum of 5-7 years of legal experience, with a focus on family offices, wealth management, corporate law, or estate planning.
    • Previous experience in a law firm, financial institution, or as in-house counsel is preferred.

Desired Candidate Profile:

  • Legal Expertise
    • Contract Drafting and Negotiation
      • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
      • Ensuring terms and conditions are favorable and compliant with the law.
    • Litigation and Dispute Resolution
      • Representing the organization in legal proceedings or coordinating with external counsel.
      • Managing mediation, arbitration, and settlement processes.
  • Strategic and Analytical Skills
    • Risk Management
      • Identifying legal risks and proposing mitigation strategies.
      • Anticipating potential legal challenges and offering preventive solutions.
    • Strategic Thinking
      • Aligning legal advice with the organization's business objectives.
      • Balancing legal risks with commercial opportunities.
    • Attention to Detail
      • Reviewing documents and agreements to identify inconsistencies or potential issues.