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Senior Legal Counsel/Legal Director

Morgan Philips Group SA

London

On-site

GBP 200,000 +

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

A global talent solutions provider is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel/Legal Director in London. This role involves advising on wealth management and corporate governance for a family office. Ideal candidates will be qualified lawyers with significant in-house experience. Strong skills in contract negotiation and legal compliance are essential. The position promises a permanent contract with competitive terms.

Qualifications

  • Experience in wealth management and private client matters.
  • In-house legal experience in a family office environment.
  • Ability to manage complex legal transactions.

Responsibilities

  • Review and manage legal documentation for investments.
  • Ensure compliance and high governance standards.
  • Advise on trusts, foundations, and estate structures.

Skills

Legal documentation management
Tax law analysis
Corporate governance
Contract negotiation

Education

Qualified lawyer at top-tier law firm
5-10 years post-qualified experience

Job description

SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL/LEGAL DIRECTOR

SINGLE FAMILY OFFICE

LONDON

PERMANENT ROLE


Role Overview:

Our client, a large-scale, international single-family office of prominent tech entrepreneurs based in London, is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel/Legal Director to join their team.

This role reports to the General Counsel and involves advising on a range of matters including wealth management (multi-asset portfolio of public and private investments), private client, corporate governance (company secretarial), regulation, employment, philanthropy, real estate, and tax.

The ideal candidate will have qualified at a top-tier London law firm, possess 5-10 years of post-qualified experience, and have experience working in-house within a family office environment.

Key Accountabilities:
Transactional / Wealth Management:
  • Review, negotiate, and manage legal documentation for private fund and direct investments, including LPAs, subscription agreements, side letters, co-investment, and shareholder agreements.
  • Coordinate with investment teams and external counsel for smooth transaction execution.
  • Analyse legal implications of investment structures (especially regarding tax), financing arrangements, and exits across jurisdictions.
Corporate and Regulatory:
  • Maintain records of corporate documentation and ensure high standards of governance and compliance across the family’s entities.
  • Draft and review constitutional documents, board resolutions, NDAs, and intra-group arrangements.
  • Review, negotiate, and manage commercial contracts such as vendor agreements, supplier terms, and consultancy contracts.
  • Support legal aspects of employment, data protection, and relationships with service providers.
Trusts, Foundations, and Estate Structures:
  • Collaborate with external advisors to maintain and review trust, foundation, and holding structures used for estate, philanthropic, and wealth planning.
  • Advise on charitable donations and grant agreements for both restricted and unrestricted grants.
Coordination and Advisory:
  • Assist the General Counsel in managing relationships with external law firms, tax advisors, fiduciaries, and trustees.
  • Provide pragmatic legal advice to principals and senior team members on various matters.
  • Support coordination across investments, finance, tax, HR, and philanthropy functions.

Please note you will receive an automated acknowledgment upon receipt of your CV.

Morgan Philips Group is a global talent solutions provider operating in over 20 markets worldwide, embracing innovative technology and social recruiting to adapt to the evolving world of work. We are committed to equal opportunity employment, ensuring fair treatment for all applicants regardless of gender, race, religion, or other protected characteristics.

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