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 tax-related 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 tax-related 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.