Legal Associate

Wise Wolves Capital (EU) Ltd, part of WISE WOLVES GROUP, is currently seeking a qualified Legal Associate with strong expertise in trust management and private wealth.

State the duties for this position:

• Trust & Corporate Structuring: Advise on and manage the establishment, administration, restructuring, and dissolution of Cyprus International Trusts, foundations, and complex corporate structures.
• Client Advisory & Cross-Border Work: Provide strategic legal support to high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clients, including cross-border structuring and family office matters.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with FATCA, CRS, DAC6, GDPR, AML/CFT frameworks, and maintain accurate records for UBO and other regulatory disclosures.
• Legal Documentation: Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents such as Trust Deeds, Declarations of Trust, Letters of Wishes, shareholder agreements, nominee arrangements, and fiduciary documentation.
• Liaison with Authorities: Interface with local and international regulatory bodies, including CySEC, the Registrar of Companies, and the Cyprus Tax Department, on legal and compliance matters.

State the minimum requirements of this position in terms of:

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience working with Cyprus International Trusts, foundations, and corporate structures
• Proven experience with trust setup, administration, restructuring, and termination
• Exposure to cross-border structuring, family office services, and HNW/UHNW client advisory
• Familiarity with FATCA, CRS, UBO registry compliance, and AML/CFT frameworks

In-depth understanding of:

• Cyprus International Trusts Law (as amended)
• Cyprus Companies Law (Cap. 113)
• EU DAC6 and CRS/FATCA reporting requirements
• GDPR and data privacy obligations applicable to fiduciary work
• Ability to liaise with CySEC, Registrar of Companies, Tax Department, and international regulatory authorities

Solid experience reviewing and drafting:

• Trust Deeds, Declarations of Trust
• Letters of Wishes
• Shareholder and nominee agreements
• Custody and fiduciary documentation

Personality traits:

• Detail-Oriented: Precision and accuracy in legal drafting and regulatory interpretation for navigating complex fiduciary and trust-related frameworks
• Discreet & Trustworthy: Demonstrates a high level of integrity and confidentiality, especially when working with sensitive client structures and wealth management matters

Education: Higher specialized education in law or a related discipline

Experience: Minimum 3-5 years

PC skills: advanced

Languages: English-B2/C1

APPLICATION

If you are interested in joining our team, please send us your detailed CV to hr@wise-wolves.com with the subject line Legal Associate.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications, we'll contact only those selected for interviews. However, your information will be retained for consideration in the future should suitable positions become available.