Legal Counsel, Environmental Impact

Taylor Root; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Abu Dhabi seeks a qualified legal professional to support due diligence for investments, review contracts, and conduct legal research in trading. Candidates should have England and Wales qualifications with 2-8 years PQE, experience in carbon or commodities trading, and a strong interest in climate initiatives. Current UAE residence preferred, though overseas candidates may apply.

Qualifications

• PQE guideline of at least 2+, preferably no more than 8 years.
• Specific experience in carbon or commodities trading.
• Commitment to climate change initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support legal due diligence for investment transactions.
• Review, draft and amend contracts related to trading.
• Conduct legal and policy research on corporate regulations.

Skills

Carbon or commodities trading knowledge

Commercial understanding

Corporate transactions skills

Financial services familiarity

Education

Qualified in England and Wales

Job description

Overview

An Abu Dhabi based investment management group with a strong influence into environmental protection, is creating and financing nature based solutions in emerging markets territories.

What you\'ll be doing

• Support legal due diligence for investment transactions, including project financings and offtake agreements.


• Review, draft and amend contracts related to trading frameworks.


• Conduct legal and policy research on regulatory developments related to corporate, financial services, and trading markets.


• Assist in preparation of internal corporate documents such as board resolutions, shareholder agreements, and service provider contracts.


• Monitor evolving laws, industry standards, and policy trends relevant to trading markets, financial regulation, and environmental commodities.

Who you\'ll likely need to be in order to succeed

Whilst there is a degree of flexibility, there are some core guidelines that make the backbone of the client expectations:

• England and Wales qualified, with a PQE guideline of at least 2+, and probably no more than 8 years.


• Specific carbon or commodities trading work, along with a generalist skill set across commercial, corporate, transactions, and / or financial services work.


• Exposure to financial services trading and regulated financial markets is ideal.


• Current UAE residence will be preferred but very suitable overseas applicants will also be considered.


• Strong interest and commitment to climate change initiatives.

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Job number: 072025-285690

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