For our client, family office based in Monaco we are looking for a GENERAL COUNCEL
Responsibilities
– Provide strong, forward-looking legal advice and guidance to the management of the group on all legal matters
– Design and implement legal strategies and solutions for the group to achieve its objectives while proactively anticipating and mitigating legal issues and risks
– Review, research, interpret and prepare written and oral opinions on a wide variety of legal issues
– Review and prepare contracts, leases, and other legal documents while recommending revisions as necessary
– Represent the group and its management in judicial and administrative proceedings, and in negotiations with regulators and agencies
– Identify and retain outside counsel, as required, to obtain legal opinions or to manage claims and litigation
– Manage expansion activities such as mergers and acquisitions and related legal issues
– Establish internal controls to ensure compliance and integrity across the group. Keep employees and management accountable to company policies, procedures and guidelines in collaboration with the HR manager
– Positively represent the group through a success-oriented and professional demeanour
Requirements
– Law degree and at least 10 years experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
– Based in Monaco / Côte d’Azur or willing to relocate to the region
– Universal character with the ability to take initiative, work without supervision, effectively manage priorities and thrive under pressure
– Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
– Must be able to handle sensitive and proprietary information in a confidential manner
– Fluent in English with excellent communication skills (written and presentational)
– Bonus: Experience in interacting with regulators (e.g. financial, insurance and securities markets)
SALARY ON PROFIL AND EXPERIENCE