Legal Counsel – Wealth Structuring, Cross-Border Advisory

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Legal Counsel supporting complex international wealth structuring and advising high-net-worth clients. Collaborate on cross-border solutions with experienced professionals in a fully remote setting.

Posted 6/9/2026contractRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 €3,000 - €6,000 per monthWebsite

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Hard Skills

drafting international commercial agreementsnegotiating agreementscorporate structuringasset protectioninternational wealth planninginternational tax conceptsproject managementlegal risk assessmentregulatory compliancestrategic legal guidance

Soft Skills

stakeholder managementclient-facing communicationproblem-solvingcross-border coordinationcollaborationnegotiationstrategic thinkingadaptabilityinterpersonal skillstrustworthiness

Industry Keywords

international lawyerlegal counselcross-border legal advisorwealth managementfamily office serviceshigh-net-worth individualsultra-high-net-worth individualsfiduciary servicesinvestment bankingbrokerage

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, review, negotiate, and maintain partnership, referral, introducer, and commercial agreements with international counterparties;
Ensure contractual arrangements align with licensing requirements and applicable regulatory frameworks;
Support international wealth structuring and asset management projects for high-net-worth clients;
Participate in client discussions to identify legal, operational, and regulatory considerations and help design practical solutions;
Coordinate cross-border projects involving multiple jurisdictions, stakeholders, and service providers;
Source and manage external legal, tax, corporate, banking, and fiduciary advisors worldwide;
Monitor project execution, timelines, service quality, and delivery against client objectives;
Assess regulatory, legal, and reputational risks while balancing commercial opportunities;
Provide strategic legal guidance to internal stakeholders on international business initiatives;
Act as a trusted legal coordinator, ensuring all parties work effectively toward successful project outcomes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience as an International Lawyer, Legal Counsel, or Cross-Border Legal Advisor
Strong background in drafting and negotiating international commercial agreements
Understanding of corporate structuring, asset protection, family office services, and international wealth planning
Knowledge of international tax concepts sufficient to coordinate external tax advisors and specialists
Experience managing complex projects involving multiple jurisdictions and international counterparties
Ability to translate client objectives into actionable legal and operational work streams
Strong stakeholder management and client-facing communication skills
Fluent professional English
Experience within wealth management, family office, brokerage, investment, or private banking environments
Previous work with high-net-worth or ultra-high-net-worth individuals
Existing network of international legal, tax, fiduciary, or corporate service providers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote and highly flexible working model
Opportunity to combine the role with other professional projects
Exposure to sophisticated international wealth structuring and advisory engagements
Collaboration with experienced professionals across multiple jurisdictions
High level of autonomy, ownership, and direct client interaction
Opportunity to build and expand a global network of legal and advisory partners