Legal Counsel

Family Office; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A prominent family office seeks a highly motivated Legal Counsel to support a UHNWI. This role is focused on diverse legal matters, offering an exceptional opportunity to work closely with the family on corporate, real estate, and employment law. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, showcasing their legal expertise to make a direct impact.

Formación

• Qualified to practice law in EU, UK, US, HK, South Africa or Singapore.
• NQ or up to 3 years PQE.
• Fluent in English, proficiency in other European languages is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Providing legal support on real estate transactions.
• Advising on employment contracts and HR policies.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Commercial acumen

Legal research skills

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Educación

Law degree from a reputable university

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking a highly motivated and versatile Legal Counsel to join the dedicated team of a prominent Ultra High Net Worth Individual (UHNWI) in a dynamic family office environment. This is an exceptional opportunity for a generalist legal professional to work closely with the family on a diverse range of complex and stimulating matters, offering unparalleled exposure and direct impact.

The Role:

As a Legal Counsel within our family office, you will be a key legal advisor, operating in close proximity to the UHNWI, his family and their advisors. Your responsibilities will span a wide array of legal disciplines, requiring a pragmatic, commercially astute, and solutions-oriented approach.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Commercial Contracts: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad spectrum of commercial agreements, including service agreements, NDAs, supply contracts and bespoke commercial arrangements
• Corporate and Tax Structuring: Assisting with the legal aspects of corporate structuring, reorganizations, and tax-efficient planning, working collaboratively with external advisors
• Real Estate: Providing legal support on real estate acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and property management matters, both commercial and residential
• Employment Matters: Advising on employment contracts, HR policies, terminations, and other employment-related legal issues for family office, household and business ventures staff
• Intellectual Property (IP): Assisting with IP registration, protection, and licensing, where applicable to the family's interests
• General Legal Advisory: Providing ad-hoc legal advice on a wide range of legal queries that arise in the context of a UHNWI's global activities, including but not limited to litigation oversight and personal legal matters
• Legal Research and Analysis: Conducting comprehensive legal research to provide well-reasoned and practical advice on complex legal issues across multiple jurisdictions
• Stakeholder Management: Effectively liaising and managing relationships with external legal counsel, financial advisors, tax experts, and other professional service providers
• Getting things done: Ensuring that legal documentation is well-organised and securely stored in accordance with data protection and confidentiality standards
  
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Legal Qualification: NQ or up to 3 years PQE, qualified to practice law in one of the following jurisdictions: European Union member state, United Kingdom, United States, Hong Kong, South Africa or Singapore.
• Education: Law degree from a reputable university earned with distinction
• Experience: Prior experience working in a high-paced international environment, demonstrating an ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure
• Core Competencies:
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong focus on results and outcome-oriented approach
• Demonstrable commercial acumen with a practical understanding of business objectives
• Highly independent and a self-starter, capable of working autonomously with minimal supervision
• Excellent legal research and analytical skills
• Outstanding people skills, with the ability to build rapport and manage diverse stakeholders effectively
• Languages: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills. Proficiency in one or more other European languages is highly advantageous
  
  

Desirable Qualifications:

• Family Office Experience: Demonstrable experience having worked in a family office or a similar private wealth structure
• Commercial Contracts Expertise: Proven and demonstrable experience with commercial contract work and/or employment law, either gained at a top-tier law firm or within a highly reputable in-house legal department of a significant company
• Cross-Jurisdictional Exposure: Experience working on legal matters across multiple jurisdictions
• Private Client/Wealth Management Knowledge: A foundational understanding of private client, wealth management, or trust law principles
  
  

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain invaluable experience at the nexus of business, law, and private wealth. If you are a proactive, commercially-minded lawyer with a strong work ethic and a desire to make a direct impact, we encourage you to apply.