# Legal Counsel

**Company:** [Elesta](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/7p7JyYbdC4QjTKqAU4bKTH.md)
**Location:** Remote
**Workplace:** remote
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Core

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## Description

**About us**

We are a private UHNWI Family Оffice supporting a family and its business and personal assets across several jurisdictions: holding and operating companies, real estate and other private assets, and household operations. We are an international team, working remotely.

**About the role**

We are looking for a motivated Legal Counsel to join our growing Global Legal Team. Working alongside ambitious experts in legal and financial field, you will be involved in a wide range of matters.

You will report directly to the Head of Legal.

This is a fully remote job.

We collaborate in Сentral European time zone (CET) or UK hours.

**Responsibilities**

-   Lead and manage complex, cross-border legal projects across LATAM, Europe, South Africa, and the Middle East, coordinating with external counsels and advisors to ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery.
-   Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts and agreements across multiple jurisdictions.
-   Assess legal risks and develop mitigation strategies in close collaboration with senior management.
-   Monitor and ensure regulatory compliance across all operating markets.
-   Manage disputes and conflict resolution processes, advising internal stakeholders on exposure and strategy.
-   Work alongside specialists in legal and finance to support the business across a wide range of matters.

## Requirements

-   5+ years of experience in legal, ideally in international law firms/consulting.
-   M&A and/or dispute resolution experience will be an advantage.
-   Education: Bachelor degree in law; Master degree in law from a foreign university (LLM) (including pending) - students during their LLM studies could also be a good fit.
-   Full professional proficiency in English.

## Benefits

-   **Fully remote work,** giving you the freedom to work from anywhere while being part of a world-class, high-performance team.
-   **Medical insurance** **coverage** to support your well-being and peace of mind.
-   **Fully sponsored international team-building once per year** in stunning destinations around the world.