Funds Lawyer

Nexus Legal Recruitment; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Associate with 3-4 years of experience. The role focuses on high-value transactions involving sovereign wealth funds, private equity, fund structuring, and M&A. Candidates from the UAE and other major financial centres with relevant deal experience are encouraged to apply. Interest can be expressed via email.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience as a qualified lawyer.
• Experience advising regional sovereign wealth entities is preferred.
• Open to candidates from major financial centres if they have relevant deal experience.

Responsibilities

• Work on high-value transactions involving sovereign wealth funds.
• Focus on private equity, fund structuring, co-investments, and M&A.

Skills

Experience in sovereign wealth funds

Private equity knowledge

Fund structuring

M&A experience

Education

3-4 years of post-qualification experience

Job description

Overview

Nexus Legal is currently supporting a top-tier international law firm in expanding its team in Abu Dhabi.

The firm is looking to appoint a skilled Associate with 3 - 4 years of post-qualification experience to join their growing practice. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-value transactions involving sovereign wealth funds, with a focus on private equity, fund structuring, co-investments, and M&A.

Candidates currently based at leading firms in the UAE, particularly those with hands-on experience advising regional sovereign wealth entities, will be prioritised. However, applications from professionals in other major financial centres, such as London, are also welcomed, provided they bring relevant deal experience.

For more information or to express interest, please contact Leeoni at [e-mail].

Responsibilities

• Work on high-value transactions involving sovereign wealth funds.


• Focus on private equity, fund structuring, co-investments, and M&A.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of post-qualification experience.


• Experience advising regional sovereign wealth entities, with preference for candidates based in the UAE at leading firms.


• Open to candidates from other major financial centres with relevant deal experience (e.g., London).

Location

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

How to apply

For more information or to express interest, please contact Leeoni at [e-mail].