Associate Corporate Counsel / Corporate Counsel

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

Job summary

A leading investment firm is seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel to support its legal team in Dubai. Responsibilities include assisting with the structuring and documentation of regulated funds, providing legal advice to internal clients, and conducting legal research. The ideal candidate will have a degree from a reputable law school, be a qualified common law lawyer with 2-3 years of experience in financial services, and possess strong analytical skills. This position offers a multicultural work environment and various benefits to support employee well-being.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years PQE in financial services, preferably with private and public funds.
• Thorough knowledge of legal customs and practices in document processing.
• Ability to multi-task across multiple projects in different jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in structuring and documenting regulated funds.
• Support the establishment of private equity funds.
• Conduct legal research on laws and regulations.

Skills

Excellent command of spoken and written English

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment

Understanding of asset management business

Adaptability

Education

Degree from reputable law school

Common law qualified lawyer

Job description

Overview

At Franklin Templeton we are advancing our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic and diversified firm spans asset management, wealth management, and fintech, offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. Our teams around the globe bring broad and unique expertise. From our welcoming, inclusive, and flexible culture to our global and diverse business, we provide opportunities to help you reach your potential while helping our clients reach theirs.

Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!

Role

We are looking to hire an Associate Corporate Counsel / Corporate Counsel to join our Gulf Eastern Mediterranean and Africa Regions (GEM & Africa) legal team (the Region). 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, assist with providing legal advice to internal clients, assist with the establishment of alternatives, private equity and public funds in the Region, and negotiate contractual terms with third parties. Candidates from other locations who are willing to relocate to Dubai are also welcomed.

Responsibilities

• 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 but not limited to assisting with the drafting and review of 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.

Qualifications, skills and experience

• Degree from 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 and practices for examining, organizing, and processing legal documents.

• Excellent command of spoken and written English.

• Analytical, proactive, and meticulous with a keen eye for detail.

• Able to multi-task across 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.

Culture and benefits

Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential. Our culture is shaped by our diverse global workforce and core values. We provide employees with tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life. We also offer a wide range of benefits and support for employee well-being, which may vary by individual needs.

Equal opportunity and accommodations

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing employees and we evaluate qualified applicants regardless of ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by law.

Franklin Templeton is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. If you believe you need an accommodation or adjustment to search for or apply for one of our positions, please send an email to the appropriate contact. Please include the accommodation or adjustment you are requesting, the job title, and the job number you are applying for. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request.