Global Investment Funds Associate – MENA Focus

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP is seeking an experienced investment funds associate to join its expanding global funds practice with a strong regional footprint in the UAE. The role focuses on representing sophisticated institutional investors across blind pools, co-investments, and GP/LP structures in a fast-growing GCC market.

Reporting into the MENA funds team and collaborating with London and New York practitioners, you will handle high-profile fund transactions, develop client

Qualifications

• Strong academic record and qualifications.
• Experience in leading US or UK investment funds practices preferred.
• Excellent communication (oral and written).
• Ability to manage high-responsibility work demands.
• Enthusiastic participant in business development activities.

Responsibilities

• Work on a wide variety of investment funds matters for clients.
• Develop and deepen relationships with key clients.
• Involvement in high-profile, global transactions.
• Mentor junior colleagues and demonstrate leadership on transactions.
• Develop and manage client relationships; participate in BD activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Business development

Leadership potential

Job description

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP is seeking an experienced investment funds associate to join its expanding global funds practice with a strong regional footprint in the UAE. The role focuses on representing sophisticated institutional investors across blind pools, co-investments, and GP/LP structures in a fast-growing GCC market.

Reporting into the MENA funds team and collaborating with London and New York practitioners, you will handle high-profile fund transactions, develop client