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Deputy Head of Legal Compliance / Investment Company

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We are seeking a highly skilled Deputy Head of Legal Compliance to join a leading investment company. This key leadership role involves providing strategic legal counsel, optimizing corporate structures, and managing legal risks associated with high-profile transactions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in M&A, compliance with international regulations, and expertise in managing trusts, funds, and corporate assets.
The role requires a proactive and innovative professional capable of navigating complex legal landscapes, collaborating with consultants, and delivering practical solutions to minimize risks and support business goals. Strong analytical skills, adaptability, and a results-oriented mindset are essential for success in this dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
  • Legal Advisory:
  • Provide counsel on compliance with international restrictive measures.
  • Advise on risk management for public-facing companies and transactions.
  • Structuring and Optimization:
  • Develop solutions to optimize corporate structures and frameworks.
  • Implement strategies to enhance organizational and asset management efficiency.
  • Risk Management:
  • Identify and minimize risks in transactions and asset structures.
  • Create strategies to reduce exposure in M&A and asset portfolios.
  • Investment and Trust Expertise:
  • Navigate closed-end mutual funds and trust operations.
  • Advise on structuring and managing investment vehicles.
  • Transaction and Litigation Oversight:
  • Participate in M&A deals and credit transaction structuring.
  • Lead legal work in litigation and dispute resolution.
  • Collaboration with Advisors:
  • Extensive experience working with external consultants to achieve business objectives.

Requirements:
Professional Background:
  • Experience in both in-house legal roles and consulting.
  • Practical experience in high-profile transactions and corporate advisory.
  • Proven expertise in managing legal risks for major companies.
Educational Qualifications:
  • Law degree required.
  • Western legal education is an advantage.
Technical Skills:
  • Strong expertise in M&A transactions and credit deal structuring.
  • Experience working with holdings, banks, and payment instruments.
  • Solid knowledge of compliance with international regulations and restrictive measures.
Personal Attributes:
  • Quick analytical thinking and adaptability to changing environments.
  • Excellent multitasking and proactive problem-solving skills.
  • Structured thinking and results-oriented approach.
  • Awareness of global and domestic trends in law and investments.

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