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.
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