Senior Legal M&A Counsel, Private Equity Fund

PRO-Global Search GmbH; Dubai; On-site; AED 367,000 - 551,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Private Equity fund is seeking a Senior Legal M&A Counsel to oversee all legal M&A aspects, manage investment deals, and provide strategic legal support. The ideal candidate has a law degree from a top university and experience in international legal consulting, with a strong fluency in English and the ability to lead transactions independently. This role requires excellent analytical abilities and a proactive business-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience in international legal consulting (Big 4, top-tier law firms) or a mix of consulting and in-house roles.
• Proven track record in complex deal management.
• Ability to independently lead transactions from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Full legal support for M&A transactions and investment projects.
• Structuring deals, risk assessment, drafting and negotiating legal documentation.
• Engaging and managing external legal advisors.

Skills

Fluent English for contract negotiation

Strategic mindset

Analytical skills

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