Legal Counsel

Elesta

9d • Remote

About The Position

A private UHNWI Family Office supporting a family and its business and personal assets across several jurisdictions—including holding and operating companies, real estate, other private assets, and household operations—is seeking a motivated Legal Counsel to join its growing Global Legal Team. The role involves a wide range of legal matters and collaboration with legal and financial experts in an international, remote team.

The position reports directly to the Head of Legal and is fully remote, with collaboration in the Central European time zone (CET) or UK hours.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of legal experience, ideally in international law firms or consulting.
• Bachelor’s degree in law.
• Full professional proficiency in English.

Nice To Haves

• M&A and/or dispute-resolution experience.
• Master’s degree in law from a foreign university (LLM), including candidates currently pursuing an LLM; students during their LLM studies may also be a good fit.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Fully remote work, with the freedom to work from anywhere.
• Medical insurance coverage.
• Fully sponsored international team-building once per year in destinations around the world.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level