Head Of Legal Family Office

Head of Legal / Family Office

Location: Dubai UAE

Company: Family Office / Holding Company

We are seeking an experienced Head of Legal to lead our legal department within a family office of a holding company. This key role spans several markets including UAE Russia Europe and potentially Hong Kong with a focus on enhancing operational efficiency ensuring compliance and optimizing tax planning. The role primarily involves structuring business foundations and M&A deals in the real estate sector.

This position offers significant growth potential with the possibility of advancing to the CEO of the family office.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the legal department managing operations across Russia UAE Cyprus Europe and Hong Kong.
• Develop and implement holding structures to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
• Oversee and manage Private Investment Funds (PIF) and their associated legal frameworks.
• Provide expert tax planning guidance and resolve taxrelated issues for beneficiaries.
• Ensure compliance with laws in Russia UAE Europe and Hong Kong providing specialized legal advice.
• Support and manage legal aspects of both commercial and residential real estate projects.
• Structure complex business and M&A transactions in the real estate sector as an investment partner.
• Collaborate with external legal consultants to ensure comprehensive legal coverage and complex issue resolution.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in structuring holding companies and working with Private Investment Funds (PIF).
• Strong background in tax planning and handling tax issues for beneficiaries.
• Knowledge of Russian English and Emirati law.
• Experience in family offices investment companies or holding companies in a leadership role.
• Experience with commercial real estate projects and Private Investment Funds.
• Demonstrated ability to handle taxrelated matters and ensure compliance.
• Fluency in both Russian and English.
• Proven leadership skills and experience in managing a team.
• Ability to work in a hybrid schedule.

Opportunities:

• This role offers significant growth potential with the possibility of advancing to the CEO position of the family office.

Remote Work :

No