Legal & Governance Officer at Fedha Group

Job Summary

• We are looking for a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Legal and Governance Officer to manage and oversee the organization’s adherence to legal, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements. This role involves managing contracts, overseeing litigation, ensuring statutory compliance, protecting intellectual property, and providing legal advisory services to support business operations. The officer will also be responsible for handling corporate affairs, stakeholder engagement, and risk mitigation strategies. The ideal candidate must have a strong understanding of wealth management, trust structures, private investments, and multi-jurisdictional legal requirements relevant to high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and family offices.

Key Duties/ Responsibilities:

• In close collaboration with the leadership team, to carry out the following tasks:
• Legal Advisory and Compliance- Provide legal guidance to the consultancy and its family office clients on corporate structuring, trust and estate planning, investment regulations, and wealth management.
• Corporate Governance and Structuring- Assist in setting up and structuring family offices, trusts, foundations, and holding companies in various jurisdictions. 
• Contract Management and Negotiation- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including investment agreements, asset management agreements, service-level agreements (SLAs), HR, real estate transactions, and partnership agreements. 
• Estate Planning and Wealth Protection- Advise on trust structures, wills, and fiduciary responsibilities to ensure seamless intergenerational wealth transfer. 
• Dispute Resolution and Litigation Management- Ensure compliance with the Companies Act and other relevant regulatory requirements. Manage legal disputes, arbitration, and litigation involving the consultancy or its clients. 
• Regulatory and Risk Management- Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks related to investments, taxation, and compliance for family offices. 
• Legal and Statutory Advice- Provide legal and governance advice to the Board of Directors on compliance matters.
• Stakeholder Relations- Act as a point of contact for regulatory bodies and ensure timely responses to queries.
• Document Management- Draft and maintain corporate documents, such as Memorandum and Articles of Association, board resolutions, and shareholder agreements.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution. 
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law and admission to the Bar (Advocate of the High Court).
• CPS (K) certification required. 
• Minimum 3 years of experience in corporate/commercial law, wealth management, or private client advisory.
• Experience in family office structures, estate planning, investment law, or financial regulations is highly preferred. 
• Experience as a Notary Public is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of cross-border legal frameworks, tax laws, and financial services regulations. 
• Familiarity with trust laws, fiduciary duties, and alternative investment vehicles (private equity, real estate, venture capital).