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Legal Counsel

Remote from Spain·Added yesterday (last checked 6 Nov)

Elesta

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Our summary

Work mode: Remote from Spain
English: Required
Experience: 5+ years
Education: University degree
Benefits: Private health insurance

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Skills

Legal

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

5+ years of experience in legal, ideally in international law firms/consulting.
Education: Bachelor degree in law; Master degree in law from a foreign university (LLM) (including pending) - students during their LLM studies could also be a good fit.
Full professional proficiency in English.

Nice to have

M&A and/or dispute resolution experience will be an advantage.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Fully remote work, giving you the freedom to work from anywhere while being part of a world-class, high-performance team.
Medical insurance coverage to support your well-being and peace of mind.
Fully sponsored international team-building once per year in stunning destinations around the world.

The role

We are looking for a motivated Legal Counsel to join our growing Global Legal Team. Working alongside ambitious experts in legal and financial field, you will be involved in a wide range of matters.

What you'll do

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

How you'll work

This is a fully remote job.

We collaborate in Сentral European time zone (CET) or UK hours.

About Elesta

Elesta is a family office that provides comprehensive personal and household management services for ultra-high-net-worth families. The company handles a wide range of tasks including property management, travel coordination, event planning, and personal assistance, ensuring that the families they serve can focus on their professional and personal lives without administrative burdens. Elesta operates with a boutique, high-touch service model, tailoring its support to the specific needs of each client family.

In Spain, Elesta is based in Barcelona and serves an international clientele, which makes the working environment particularly relevant for multilingual professionals. The company's roles, such as Traveling Nanny, Traveling Tutor, and Traveling Butler, require fluency in both Spanish and English, and involve significant international travel, making it an attractive option for globally-minded candidates. The work culture emphasizes discretion, adaptability, and a high degree of personal responsibility.

Employees: 25
Headquarters: Barcelona, Spain
In Spain: Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

All open roles require bilingual fluency in Spanish and English, making it accessible for international candidates.
The Traveling Nanny and Traveling Butler roles involve significant international travel, often accompanying families on trips.
The company serves ultra-high-net-worth families, offering a premium, discreet service environment.
Based in Barcelona, the company offers a lifestyle-oriented work model with flexible, seasonal schedules.

In their own words

About the company & team

We are a private UHNWI Family Оffice supporting a family and its business and personal assets across several jurisdictions: holding and operating companies, real estate and other private assets, and household operations. We are an international team, working remotely.

You will report directly to the Head of Legal.

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