Dubai Funds Associate — Cross-Border Private Funds

Client of Aventus Global Talent; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

International Law Firm (Dubai) is expanding its Middle East Investment Funds practice and seeks a funds associate to advise sponsors, asset managers, and investors on private funds formation and cross-border structuring. You will work across the UAE, GCC, and broader region, gaining direct client exposure and substantial responsibility.

Ideal candidates have 2-5 PQE with strong private funds experience, with England & Wales/ Common law background; DIFC/ADGM familiarity is a plus but not

Qualifications

• 2-5 PQE with funds experience is preferred.
• Experience with leading UK/US/international law firms is advantageous.
• DIFC/ADGM experience is a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise fund sponsors, asset managers, institutional investors, family offices, and sovereign wealth funds on fund formation and structuring across private funds, private equity, venture capital, infrastructure, and real estate.
• Cover cross-border fundraising, subscription documents, side letters, GP/LP arrangements, and carried interest structures.
• Negotiate terms and supervise investor documentation and related regulatory matters; gain significant responsibility and direct client exposure.

Skills

Funds experience

Cross-border matters

Client exposure

UK/US law background

Education

Common law qualification

Job description

International Law Firm (Dubai) is expanding its Middle East Investment Funds practice and seeks a funds associate to advise sponsors, asset managers, and investors on private funds formation and cross-border structuring. You will work across the UAE, GCC, and broader region, gaining direct client exposure and substantial responsibility.

Ideal candidates have 2-5 PQE with strong private funds experience, with England & Wales/ Common law background; DIFC/ADGM familiarity is a plus but not