Senior Legal Counsel

A reputable client of ours, specialising in the Financial and Corporate sector is looking to onboard a Senior Legal Counsel to join their team of professionals:

Duties:

• Provide proactive legal advice and support to senior management and business units.
• Oversee and manage all legal aspects of the firm’s operations, including transactional, deal and contract matters, as well as liaise with the AMLRO, and risk officer.
• Together with the CEO, develop and implement the legal strategy aligned with the firm’s business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Stay current on industry trends, regulations, and best practices to ensure compliance and strategic advantage for clients.
• Provide timely and accurate advice on complex legal issues related to transactions, regulatory matters, and industry-specific challenges.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing high-level legal counsel and support.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, demonstrating a deep understanding of their business needs and industry challenges.
• Ensure the firm’s operations comply with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Implement robust corporate governance frameworks and practices.
• Draft, negotiate, and review transactional documents and complex commercial agreements.
• Collaborate in managing the legal department budget, and prepare and present legal reports to senior management.
• Manage litigation and dispute resolution matters, collaborating with external counsel and experts as needed, and mitigate legal risks and liabilities effectively.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years PQE in Corporate and Commercial law; This is a non negotiable reuirement.
• Extensive experience in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing transactional documents and complex commercial agreements
• Familiarity with international legal frameworks and cross-border transactions
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Previous experience in the yachting industry would be considered an asset
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, mainly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Education and Experience

• Must hold a Degree in Law (or equivalent), and be locally warranted

Job Reference: SQ641