Senior Legal Counsel - Funds - Abu Dhabi

Jameson Legal.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join a sovereign wealth fund in Abu Dhabi. The role requires a minimum of 10 years PQE in fund management, involving drafting fund documentation and partnering with institutional investors. The ideal candidate will have experience in hedge fund formation. This position offers an excellent opportunity to impact the local, regional, and international investment landscape.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' PQE in fund management.
• Experience in hedge fund formation from inception to launch.
• Exposure to asset classes diversification.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate fund documentation and ancillary agreements.
• Work with institutional investors on commitments, secondaries, and co-investments.
• Assist fund sponsors in fund formation processes.

Skills

Fund management experience

Drafting and negotiating fund documentation

Experience with institutional investors

Assisting fund sponsors

Education

Common law qualification

Job description

We have been instructed on an excellent opportunity to work with a sovereign wealth fund in Abu Dhabi who invest in opportunities locally, regionally and internationally across asset classes that diversify and enhance the economy of the UAE. Our client is looking to hire a Senior Legal Counsel with experience in fund management.

Successful candidates will have exposure to drafting and negotiating fund documentation and ancillary agreements and working with institutional investors on commitments, secondaries and co-investments. You will also have significant experience in assisting fund sponsors on the formation of hedge funds from inception through to launch.

Applicants must have at least 10 years' PQE in fund management working across asset classes with a common law qualification either from an internationally recognised law firm or in-house at a significant investment group.

Please contact Robert Gregorio for further information.