Senior Legal M&A Counsel, Private Equity Fund

PRO-Global Search GmbH; Dubai; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Private Equity fund in Dubai is seeking a Senior Legal M&A Counsel to oversee M&A transactions, manage investment deals, and provide strategic legal support. The ideal candidate will have a law degree from a top university, strong knowledge of Russian and English law, and experience in leading complex transactions. This role demands analytical skills, multitasking ability, and fluency in English for legal advisory.

Qualifications

• Law degree from a top university (additional Western legal education is a plus).
• Experience in international legal consulting or a mix of consulting and in-house roles.
• Strong knowledge of Russian and English law with hands-on experience in deal structuring.

Responsibilities

• Full legal support for M&A transactions and investment projects.
• Participation in deal teams providing legal advice at all stages.
• Structuring deals and negotiating legal documentation.

Skills

Fluent English

Knowledge of Russian law

Analytical skills

Ability to lead transactions

Multitasking

Education

Law degree from a top university

Job description

A leading Private Equity fund is seeking a Senior Legal M&A Counsel to oversee the legal aspects of M&A transactions manage investment deals and provide strategic legal support for a diverse range of transactions.
Key Responsibilities:

• Full legal support for M&A transactions investment projects and private equity/venture capital deals
• Participation in deal teams (partners investment bankers financial analysts) providing legal advice at all stages of the transaction
• Structuring deals risk assessment drafting and negotiating legal documentation (SPA SHA term sheets)
• Negotiating with banks investors and counterparties in both English and Russian
• Engaging and managing external legal advisors setting tasks and overseeing their work
• Overseeing corporate governance and legal matters of portfolio companies
• Handling ad-hoc legal requests from investors and fund partners

Key Requirements:

• Law degree from a top university (additional Western legal education is a plus)
• Experience in international legal consulting (Big 4 top-tier law firms) or a mix of consulting and in-house roles
• Strong knowledge of Russian and English law with hands-on experience in deal structuring and execution
• Proven track record in complex deal management including transactions involving banks holding structures and financial instruments
• Ability to independently lead transactions from start to finish including contract drafting structuring and negotiations
• Experience managing large-scale projects and coordinating external counsel
• Fluent English for contract negotiation and legal advisory

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment with shifting priorities
• Strong analytical skills strategic mindset and ability to quickly grasp new information
• High level of autonomy multitasking and attention to detail
• A proactive approach business-oriented mindset and interest in market trends