Head Legal & Compliance

In this senior position, you will oversee all legal and compliance functions, managing complex trust structures and cross-border operations. You will work closely with the CEO and key stakeholders to ensure governance excellence, legal integrity, and alignment with the family’s strategic objectives.

 Your responsibilities: 

• Legal Strategy & Governance: Develop and implement legal strategies aligned with the family office’s long-term objectives. Advise on the creation and management of multi-jurisdictional trust structures and governance frameworks.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Lead compliance programs covering AML, anti-bribery, and regulatory requirements. Ensure adherence to local and international laws, including data protection and privacy regulations.
• Labour and Employment Law: Provide guidance on employment matters including contracts, compensation, and dispute resolution.
• External Advisors Management: Manage relationships with external legal, tax, and accounting advisors. Negotiate service terms and ensure delivery of high-quality support.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Foster a diplomatic, service-oriented approach to collaboration with family members, trustees, and external partners.
• Cross-Border Legal Management: Advise on international legal and regulatory matters, including investments, acquisitions, and asset structuring across multiple jurisdictions.
• Documentation & Reporting: Oversee preparation and review of key legal documents and ensure transparent documentation processes. 

Requirements: 

• Master’s degree in Law, preferably from an Anglo-Saxon jurisdiction (UK, US, Australia, etc.); admission to the bar in at least one jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 10 years in legal roles, ideally within family offices, private wealth management, or HNW sectors.
• Deep understanding of trust law, international regulatory compliance, and wealth management structures.
• Professional fluency in English.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, diplomatic communication style, and ability to manage complex stakeholder dynamics.
  • Ethical, discreet, and service-oriented with a long-term relationship mindset. 

The ideal candidate will be able to commute to Syntes’ office in Vaduz every day of the week. 

Syntes offers an excellent compensation package and will suit motivated professionals driven to optimize processes and deliver high-quality work.

Interested candidates should send their CV to Mr. Markus Truschner with "Head of Legal & Compliance (100%) - Syntes" in the subject line.