Associate Corporate Counsel / Corporate Counsel

Franklin Templeton; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel to join their dynamic legal team in Dubai. This role involves providing essential legal and administrative support, managing legal services, and assisting with the establishment of private equity and public funds. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in financial services law, with a focus on regulatory compliance and contract negotiation. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced and multicultural environment, where your contributions will directly impact the growth and success of the organization. If you are a proactive and detail-oriented legal professional looking to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years PQE in financial services, preferred experience with private/public funds.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in structuring and documenting regulated funds across the Region.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on relevant laws and regulations.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills (English)

Education

Degree from a reputable law school

Common law qualified lawyer

Job description

Bachelor of Business Administration (Management)

Nationality: Any Nationality

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

Job Description

We are looking to hire an Associate Corporate Counsel / Corporate Counsel to join our Gulf, Eastern Mediterranean and Africa Regions (GEM & Africa) legal team. This role will be based in Dubai and Abu Dhabi as needed, and report to the Senior Corporate Counsel who is Head of Legal for the Region. In this role, you will provide legal and administrative support to our Senior Corporate Counsel, such as managing legal services, assisting with providing legal advice to internal clients, establishing alternatives, private equity and public funds in the Region, and negotiating contractual terms with third parties. Candidates from other locations who are willing to relocate to Dubai are also welcomed.

What are the ongoing responsibilities of this position?

• Assist in structuring and documenting regulated funds from pre-launch to post-closing across the Region.
• Assist with the establishment of Alternatives and/or Private Equity Funds in multiple jurisdictions across the Region, including drafting and reviewing fund documents and ancillary agreements.
• Assist with public funds establishment, registration, and ongoing regulatory filings in the Region.
• Support Senior Corporate Counsel with institutional clients onboarding, including review and negotiation of IMAs.
• Assist with the review of financial services agreements.
• Keep abreast of regulatory developments in the Region and assess advocacy opportunities.
• Provide administrative support in all aspects of the delivery of legal services, including coordination of payment of legal invoices and expenses for the legal team.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on relevant laws and regulations across the Region.

What qualifications, skills and experience would help someone to be successful?

• Degree from a reputable law school and distinguished academic and professional experience.
• Common law (England and Wales/Canada/US) qualified lawyer.
• A minimum of 2-3 years PQE in financial services. Experience with private and public funds in private practice is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of legal customs/practices for examining, organizing, processing legal documents.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.
• Analytical, proactive, and meticulous with a keen eye for detail.
• Able to multi-task multiple projects in multiple jurisdictions.
• Understanding of the asset management business.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically under pressure.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Adaptability and openness to working in a dynamic and fast-paced setting.