Family Office - Lawyer
I am working with a high wealth family group, with multiple investments globally and an ever growing family, who are seeking an experienced Private Client / Commercial Lawyer to head their Family office. Advising on a variety of matters from tax, funding and dynastical planning, the successful candidate must be extremely knowledgeable and versatile, capable of building strong relationships, and commercially focused.
You will be responsible for, but not limited to;
- Reviewing ownership structures of relevant tax, disclosure rules and regulations and strategic planning to ensure the security and confidentiality of the family's financial affairs .
- Advising the family on tax obligations in the relevant jurisdictions in the UK and abroad, ensuring they are fully compliant, whilst overseeing that specialists are engaged in relation to preparation and filing of the necessary tax returns.
- Putting in place both long term and short term dynastical planning structures and related documents such as, succession, prenups, wills, etc
- Working closely with the family office CFO and administrators to ensure appropriate
- procedures are in place and appropriate corporate governance is followed.
- Advising the family office and family on ad hoc situations and events.
- Assisting the family with structuring and implementation of their philanthropic pursuits.
The type of person we are looking for
- A qualified lawyer with a minimum of 5 years PQE gained in a well-respected law firm in the UK or internationally.
- Good working knowledge of family ownership, governance and fiduciary structures and associated tax and regulatory implications.
- A practical understanding of accounting and finance with a strong emphasis on the ability to prioritize and apply in order to achieve the objective.
- in-house experience and / or in-house secondments are highly desirable though not essential.
- You must be a self-starter with the ability to look for areas to contribute, once being comfortable make recommendations and taking ownership of them.
- Strong attention to details and excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
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