Senior Legal M&A Counsel, Private Equity Fund

PRO-Global Search; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Private Equity fund is seeking an experienced Senior Legal M&A Counsel to oversee M&A transactions and provide strategic legal support. The role demands expertise in structuring deals and negotiating contracts in both English and Russian. Candidates should have a law degree from a top university, experience in international legal consulting, and a track record in managing complex transactions. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment within a prominent firm based in Dubai.

Qualifications

• Experience in international legal consulting (Big 4, top-tier law firms).
• Strong knowledge of Russian and English law relevant to M&A.
• Proven track record in managing complex transactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide full legal support for M&A transactions and investment deals.
• Lead deal structuring and negotiations in both English and Russian.
• Manage external legal advisors and oversee governance matters.

Skills

M&A transactions

Contract negotiation

English legal expertise

Russian legal expertise

Risk assessment

Deal structuring

Education

Law degree from a top university

Job description

Overview

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