Purpose of the role:
The Senior Legal Counsel will be a core member of the in-house legal team. The role holder will provide legal advice to the Board and Senior Management, and work closely with client-facing employees and external advisers in relation to legal matters arising in the day-to-day administration of complex high-value fiduciary structures.
Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice in relation to trust, tax and company law, and support Client
- Administration teams (predominately Client Directors and above) in the technical drafting of trust instruments and contractual agreements.
- Manage and oversee the work of junior Legal Counsel and play a key role in their personal development.
Skills required:
- Previous experience held in private practice or in house legal within a similar trust business.
- A good understanding of the Codes, guidelines, and expectations of the JFSC.
- Knowledge of trust and company law and (ideally) UK