Senior Lawyer, Family Office

PRO-Global Search; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic Family Office in Dubai is seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Counsel to manage corporate governance and compliance across jurisdictions. The ideal candidate has at least 6 years of experience in corporate law, particularly within UAE free zones, and familiarity with Hong Kong legal frameworks. Responsibilities include handling corporate registrations, immigration matters, and contract management. Proficiency in English and Russian is mandatory, and a hybrid work environment is offered for those ready for a challenging legal career.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in corporate law and contract management, preferably within the UAE free zones or Hong Kong.
• Strong knowledge of UAE corporate and commercial law.
• Proficiency in English and Russian is mandatory; knowledge of Arabic is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance on daily operational matters within the UAE.
• Handle corporate registrations, resolutions, and compliance matters.
• Ensure compliance with free zone regulations in key jurisdictions.

Skills

Strong drafting and negotiation skills

Ability to work independently and handle multi-jurisdictional responsibilities

Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelors degree in Law (LLB or equivalent)

Job description

About the job Senior Lawyer, Family Office

Senior Legal Counsel

Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Counsel to join a dynamic Family Office in Dubai. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work across multiple jurisdictions, focusing on corporate governance and compliance in the UAE (70%) and Hong Kong (30%). The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 6 years of experience in corporate law, with a strong understanding of UAE free zone regulations (DIFC, DMCC, ADGM) and a background in Hong Kong legal frameworks being a significant advantage. You will handle corporate registrations, immigration matters, and contract management while ensuring compliance with local laws and managing cross-border operations. This position features a hybrid working environment for a legal professional ready for a challenging and rewarding career.

UAE Operations:

• Provide legal guidance on daily operational matters within the UAE.
• Handle corporate registrations, resolutions, and compliance matters.
• Ensure compliance with free zone regulations in key jurisdictions, including Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
• Manage relationships with service providers (telecommunications, utilities, etc.).
• Oversee immigration matters, including visa monitoring and renewals.
• Address other technical and regulatory issues for UAE operations.
• Draft and review corporate resolutions.
• Assist in preparing and translating documentation for KYC and related requests.

Hong Kong Operations:

• Provide legal support for obtaining tax rulings and certificates in Hong Kong.
• Facilitate the structuring and management of assets under Hong Kong jurisdiction.
• Oversee corporate and legal compliance for the Hong Kong entity, including registrations and governance matters.
• Manage immigration and operational issues for the Hong Kong office.
• Coordinate with service providers for operational support.
• Address lease agreements and labor law matters related to Hong Kong personnel.

Reporting to: Head of Legal

Requirements:

• Education:Bachelors degree in Law (LLB or equivalent); advanced legal qualifications are a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 6 years of experience in corporate law and contract management, preferably within the UAE free zones (DIFC, DMCC, ADGM) and/or Hong Kong.
• Legal Expertise:
• Strong knowledge of UAE corporate and commercial law.
• Experience in English law is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Hong Kong laws is a significant advantage.
• Experience with real estate transactions is advantageous.
• Languages:Proficiency in English and Russian is mandatory; knowledge of Arabic is highly desirable.
• Skills:
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multi-jurisdictional responsibilities.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Exposure to multi-jurisdictional legal practices.