Associate Legal Counsel | Dubai, UAE

Hays; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the MENA region seeks a dynamic Legal Counsel to join their in-house legal team in Dubai. This pivotal role involves managing legal affairs, supporting compliance functions, and providing expert guidance on corporate and regulatory matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in venture capital, private equity, or M&A, coupled with excellent communication skills and the ability to navigate complex legal frameworks. Join a next-generation investment firm that offers a tax-free salary and comprehensive benefits, making this an exciting opportunity for legal professionals looking to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Company benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal experience in investment law or top-tier law firm.
• Strong academic credentials with a license to practice law.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on investment transactions and document management.
• Draft and negotiate term sheets and agreements for investments.
• Advise on corporate governance and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Venture Capital

Private Equity

M&A

Legal Research

Regulatory Compliance

Analytical Skills

Education

Law Degree

Job description

Your new company

Our client is a premier investment firm operating across the MENA region.
With a diversified portfolio spanning venture capital, credit, and private equity, the firm has developed expertise in emerging markets with a footprint across high-growth sectors and asset classes.

Headquartered in the UAE, this position is based in their Dubai office.

Your new role

The firm is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Legal Counsel to join its in-house legal team. This role is integral to managing the firm's legal affairs and supporting its operational and compliance functions. The successful candidate will provide expert legal guidance on corporate, transactional, and regulatory matters, ensuring the firm's activities align with applicable laws and internal policies.

Your Duties

• Provide legal support on investment transactions, including overseeing legal due diligence and managing documentation for strategic investments.
• Draft, review, and negotiate term sheets and definitive agreements for investments, partnerships, and commercial ventures.
• Conduct legal due diligence to ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and mitigate associated risks.
• Advise on corporate governance matters, including board and shareholder communications and consents.
• Collaborate with external legal counsel, fund administrators, auditors, and other service providers.
• Review and implement internal policies, including those related to employment and financial compliance.
• Support regulatory compliance efforts, including reporting and documentation in line with ADGM FSRA requirements.
• Maintain corporate records and registration details for the firm and its affiliated entities.
• Manage regulatory filings across jurisdictions where the firm operates.
• Assist with investor relations and ensure legal compliance with reporting obligations.
• Provide day-to-day legal advice on commercial and contractual matters.
• Conduct legal research to support new initiatives and business strategies.
• Stay current with relevant securities laws, financial regulations, and compliance standards.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Minimum of 2 years' legal experience at a top-tier law firm or in-house at a leading investment firm, with a focus on venture capital, private equity, or M&A.
• Law degree from a reputable institution with strong academic credentials and a licence to practice law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic proficiency is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with a basic understanding of financial concepts.
• Familiarity with ADGM regulations and knowledge of other relevant jurisdictions is advantageous.
• Proactive, collaborative, and results-driven with strong time management skills.

What you'll get in return

• Working with a next-generation investment firm
• Tax-free salary + company benefits

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