Head Legal & Compliance (80-100%)

Veröffentlicht:12 November 2025
Pensum:80 – 100%
Vertragsart:Festanstellung
Sprache:Englisch (Fliessend)
Arbeitsort:Kirchstrasse, 3, 9490 Vaduz

Einführung

At Syntes AG (“Syntes”), we specialize in supporting international trust structures with precision, care, and integrity. We help trustees perform their fiduciary duties effectively, responsibly, and with a high level of care. As a centre of excellence for preserving multi-generational wealth and promoting global charitable initiatives, we are proud to contribute to meaningful change.

We are an international, English-speaking team working at the intersection of wealth, philanthropy, and law. In close collaboration with our trustees, we combine enjoyable teamwork with a solution-oriented mindset – no matter how complex the challenge.

We maintain high standards, work with precision, and deliver with confidence, knowing our trustees rely on us.

Why Join Us?

A dynamic, inclusive, and cosmopolitan workplace in the heart of the Rhine Valley

A culture that values diverse perspectives, individual growth, and teamwork

Opportunities to shape your career path and contribute to impactful work

A respectful environment where contributions are recognised based on merit

Meaningful work with global impact – both for our clients and beyond

Syntes’s core services include:

Providing investment and trust administration

Payment execution and cash balance management

Accounting, cost control, budgeting and reporting

Document management

Compliance activities

Director and trustee support

Syntes is seeking an experienced and diplomatic professional to take on the role of:

Über den Job

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.