Our client is an international consulting company engaged in investment management of the world's leading companies and wealthy individuals around the world.

Responsibilities

Developing corporate structures to safeguard and administer assets, overseeing the registration and re-domiciliation processes for companies, trusts, and foundations;
Assisting with corporate restructuring and ensuring timely annual renewals;
Drafting various commercial contracts and other legal documents;
Conducting comprehensive legal research and drafting memos on corporate, migration, civil, and family law matters;
Collaborating with UAE authorities and preparing responses to their inquiries;
Supporting the treasury team in compliance procedures within financial institutions;
Managing internal compliance procedures;
Providing legal support to other legal team members and teams involved in complex projects.
Liaising with external advisors;
Performing other legal tasks as requested by management.

Requirements

University Degree in Law with strong academic credentials;
3+ years of relevant legal experience;
1+ year of experience within the EU and UAE legal framework (mandatory);
Prepare to move to the UAE (Dubai) on your own;
Excellent knowledge of Russian and English, including business and legal (mandatory);
High self-organization skills, ability to work independently with a minimum supervision;
Ability to think in a structured way, analyze data and prioritize workload;
Excellent learning abilities and ability to search and analyse information in a quick and efficient manner;
Proven problem-solving skills.

Conditions and Benefits

40 hours work week (Monday to Friday, 9 am to 6 pm);
Public holidays and annual leave in accordance with the UAE labour law;
3-month trial period;
Residence permit and medical insurance;
Merit based annual bonus up to 20% of the annual salary;
Professional and ambitious team;
Professional growth;
Friendly work environment.

Legal Counsel (EU and UAE law)