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