Private Wealth Senior Lawyer/Partner
- Employer
- Legal Route - Global Legal Recruitment
- Location
- Dubai (City) (AE)
- Salary
- Tax free senior level package
- Closing date
- 10 Oct 2022
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- Vacancy Type
- Solicitors, Private Practice
- Experience Level
- Partner, Senior Executive
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Private Client, Family, Personal Asset Management , Personal tax/trusts, Trust litigation, Wills & Probate
- PQE
- 7+ Years, Partner
Job Details
Private Wealth Senior Lawyer - 10yrs + PQE - Dubai
The Firm
The firm’s specialist Family Business practice is the market leader in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). We build legal structures and put in place binding agreements which defend family assets from both external and internal risks, and we formulate and record agreements which pave the way for seamless succession and sound stewardship for families in business.
The firm is looking for a senior lawyer with a background in international private wealth work to exploit its unique market position to drive the practice forward and enhance its capabilities.
The Role
To advise regional high net worth individuals and some of the largest family companies in the Middle East and the wider MENA region on:
- trust structuring and restructuring governance structures businesses and investment structures to reduce and manage legal and tax risks and exposures frameworks for resolving issues and differences, without damaging the fabric of family life formulation of clear pathways to succession and stewardship under both Sharia and common law inheritance rules, including family agreements and trust deeds.
preparation of wills for non-Muslims made under the jurisdiction of the Dubai International Financial Centre or other regional legal systems
Skills & Experience
The position would suit an outstanding senior level qualified lawyer with a minimum of 10+ years’ experience in international private wealth work. The lawyer might be at senior level (partner or equivalent) level in an established private client practice in the UK and/or in an off-shore jurisdiction.
- You will ideally have gained demonstrable exposure to, or expertise of, family business groups in UAE or GCC region and have a proven historyof servicing the needs of such clients It is essential that you have a proven track record in building client relationships You should be able to demonstrate extensive experience in:
- Estate and succession planning Establishment and administration of private trust companies Structuring trusts to comply with Shariah rules Asset and tax structuring Family Governance Family disputes
You should demonstrate strong communication and analytical skills and a high level of commercial awareness. You should desire client exposure and responsibility, and the opportunity to nurture and develop your own personal client relationships. You should demonstrate the ability to manage and supervise teams and to work closely with counsels, senior associates and partners. You should also have a genuine and demonstrable interest in, or affinity for, the Middle East. However, Arabic language skills are not required.
To discuss the role in more detail please email judy@legal-route.com
Company
Who We Are
legal-route is a global legal recruitment specialist. We recruit legal professionals into permanent, temporary, contract and interim roles and offer a comprehensive range of services for both clients and candidates.
We are committed to excellence and continually pursue a long-term strategy. This means the service we provide is both professional and robust.
We don't accept boundaries or limitations. Based out of our Dubai offices in the Middle East and with our network of associated offices in the UK, Europe and Australasia our proven expertise impacts across Private Practice, Commerce & Industry, Financial Services and not for profit sectors.
Our Head of Legal (Nigel Byrne)
www.linkedin.com/in/nigelbyrne
As the Head of Legal, MENA region Nigel plays a key role in business development, strategy & consulting on key legal hires into the region and around the globe. He leads the search vertical for law firms, financial institutions and large corporations across the region. He has a successful track record of recruiting senior professionals into both private practice and in-house positions in domestic and international markets.
Nigel has a genuine insight into the needs of both candidates and clients and is able to leverage his knowledge of the inner workings of the legal industry. He has gained an excellent reputation for his commitment to identifying suitable candidates at senior level into many global law firms and legal teams.
With his ability to tie in the dynamics of human psychology and behaviour, with his network and knowledge of the legal industry, Nigel adds value to both individual professionals and organisations. He works on creating value through assessments, career advice and providing trusted market intelligence.
Nigel is married with two wonderful boys who are both the apple of his eye. In his spare time he enjoys reading and all things sport.
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