Company:** international group of companies
Location: Dubai
Job Summary:
This is a senior role for a Corporate Lawyer specializing in company incorporation and corporate governance in international offshore jurisdictions with good knowledge and experience in Russian Corporate Law.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advise clients on optimal offshore structures based on business objectives, tax implications, and legal requirements.
- Handle full-cycle incorporation and governance processes in the above jurisdictions.
- Draft and review incorporation documents including MOA, AOA, shareholder resolutions, nominee arrangements, and local service agent agreements.
- Coordinate with licensing authorities along with other government departments.
- Liaising with registered agents, international corporate service providers, and offshore registries.
- Draft, review and negotiate nominee director/shareholder agreements, trust deeds, shareholders agreements, joint venture agreements, shares sale and purchase contracts.
- Ensure compliance with local offshore laws and international regulations (FATF, OECD, CRS, etc.).
- Advise on the use of offshore entities for asset protection, international trade, holding structures, or tax efficiency (as per applicable laws).
- Advise on multi-jurisdictional structures, including parent-subsidiary setups, holding companies, SPVs, and trust/foundation structures.
- Identify legal risks and recommend structuring strategies in alignment with client business needs and international legal standards.
- Ensure all structures comply with anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorism financing (CTF), KYC, UBO, and data protection regulations.
Key requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in law, LLM is preferred
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, preferably with an international law firm or a leading domestic law firm
- Strong exposure to Russian and offshore company formation
- Strong network with international registered agents is a plus
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, commercial environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English (multilingual skills are an advantage).
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation, professional development, and international exposure
- Handle complex and high-value cross-border corporate structures
- Relocation to Dubai is optional
To Apply:
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience to Irina at in@protalents.global
