Genesis Global Group is currently looking for a Legal Manager / Lawyer Manager for an organisation that is a front-runner in the corporate and trust services sector that provide a range of legal and financial services and have a presence in over 25 countries.  This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing company with great financial and career opportunities available.

 

Job Description

 

• Together with the Business Unit Manager / Business Unit Director, to be responsible for managing, coaching and training the (Senior) Relationship Managers/Officers Legal and Corporate;

• To actively participate to Risk Management and Compliance and abide by all related internal rules and standards;

• To be responsible for the content of standard company contracts such as the share purchase agreements, management, domiciliation and administration agreements, indemnity agreements and side letters;

• To lead meetings with clients or potential Clients;

• To guide acquisitions and re-organisations of client companies/structures;

• To review and assess legal documents and contracts;

• To coordinate the day-to day work of and advise the sub-team;

• To communicate and coordinate with clients as well as with all internal and external stakeholders concerned by the client companies under management;

• To review legal processes;

• To ensure that proper legal records are maintained for all client companies/structures;

• To work on a limited number of specific clients (depending on the level of expertise required) in case of litigation or if no law firm assist the client for a particular matter;

• To generate new business opportunities.

 

Experience

 

• Ideally a Master in Law or a degree/diploma in Law;

• 5-7 years of relevant experience. Any previous experience with a trust company or a law firm is considered as an advantage;

• Excellent command of English, any other language is a strong asset (Polish, Russian, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, German, French);

• Solid knowledge of International and/or Luxembourg company laws and tax laws (including - but not limited to - holding and finance structures, incorporations, joint ventures, liquidation procedures, (group) financing rules, corporate transactions, etc.), with - in some cases – a specific regional focus;

 

In order to apply for this role, please forward your most up to date CV and quote the Job Title and Reference number.