Assocaite Director

Hydrogen Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global specialist recruiter is seeking an Associate Director (Legal) for an investment funds role in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The ideal candidate should possess over 10 years of legal experience, specifically in investment funds, with a background in top-tier law firms or investment managers. The role involves fund formation, regulatory compliance, and providing transactional legal support in a fast-paced environment, offering a high-impact position within a growing investment platform.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 10+ years' experience in investment funds.
• Background in a top-tier law firm or asset/investment manager.
• Strong knowledge of fund formation, securities regulations, and cross-border compliance.
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Fund Formation & Structuring
• Regulatory Compliance
• Transactional Legal Support
• Risk Management & Governance
• Stakeholder Engagement

Skills

Fund Formation & Structuring

Regulatory Compliance

Transactional Legal Support

Risk Management & Governance

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Job Details

Founded in 2001 our Legal Practice forms part of the Hydrogen Group a global specialist recruiter with over 300 specialist consultants across the globe. We have 40 consultants in our Legal Practice who specialise in placing lawyers in the Middle East, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, Ireland, Caribbean, Channel Islands, US and in the UK. We have expertise in placing lawyers in house and in private practice on a permanent basis.

We are growing our Hydrogen in-house offering in the Middle East and have an exciting new opportunity in Abu Dhabi: Associate Director (Legal) - Investment Funds. Location: UAE. Experience: 10+ years. We are supporting a leading investment platform that is expanding its legal team and seeking an Associate Director. This role sits within a growing private markets environment and will focus on fund formation, regulatory matters, and transactional support across a broad range of investment strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Fund Formation & Structuring
• Regulatory Compliance
• Transactional Legal Support
• Risk Management & Governance
• Stakeholder Engagement

What We're Looking For

• Qualified lawyer with 10+ years' experience in investment funds.
• Background in a top‑tier law firm or asset / investment manager.
• Strong knowledge of fund formation, securities regulations, and cross‑border compliance.
• Ability to operate independently in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.

If you have deep experience in funds and are looking for a high‑impact legal role within a sophisticated investment platform, we'd be pleased to connect. ...