The role
We are looking for a Legal Counsel to support our cross-border structuring and corporate work. You will draft and review corporate documents, advise our teams on legal risks and coordinate with external law firms in the countries where our clients operate.
Key responsibilities
- Draft and review shareholder agreements, articles of association, resolutions, powers of attorney and service agreements.
- Support the structuring team on holding structures, share transfers, restructurings and exits.
- Review client documents during onboarding and flag legal risks to the compliance team.
- Draft and review our own engagement letters, terms of business and supplier contracts.
- Coordinate with external law firms and notaries in the UAE, Hong Kong, mainland China, Switzerland and other countries.
- Advise on corporate law questions in the UAE free zones and mainland, or in Switzerland, depending on location.
- Help manage legal risk, data protection and confidentiality across the group.
- Write clear, short legal notes for clients and colleagues.
Requirements
- Law degree and admission to practise, or an equivalent qualification.
- At least five years of corporate and commercial law experience in a law firm, corporate service provider or in-house team.
- Strong drafting skills for corporate documents and contracts.
- Experience with cross-border holding structures and international clients.
- Practical, business-minded approach and clear communication.
- Based in the UAE or Switzerland, or ready to relocate, with the right to work there.
Nice to have
- Experience with DIFC or ADGM entities, or with Swiss corporate law.
- Knowledge of trusts, foundations and family structures.
- Experience with AML and KYC requirements.
Languages
Fluent English is required. French is required for Geneva. Arabic or another language is a plus.
About Bolster Group
Bolster Group is an international consulting firm with over a decade of experience helping entrepreneurs, families and companies set up, structure and operate across borders. We advise on cross-border structuring, compliance, banking relationships and financial risk, with teams in Dubai, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Geneva. Our clients trust us with sensitive matters, so we work with discretion, precision and a long-term view.
What we offer
- A role with real responsibility in an international consulting firm with over a decade of experience.
- Varied, interesting cross-border work with clients from many countries.
- Daily work with colleagues in Dubai, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Geneva.
- A senior, close-knit team where your work is visible and valued.
- Training and support to grow your technical skills.
- Competitive package based on experience, discussed at interview.