Our client , a real estate office in the UAE are looking to hire a Senior Legal Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support for its portfolio of investors and associate companies, ensuring adherence to UAE/Global jurisdictions legal and regulatory frameworks. This role requires a sharp legal mind, excellent drafting and advisory skills, and a proactive approach to legal risk management, particularly in corporate structuring, investments, and compliance.
General responsibilities include providing legal counsel on matters, supporting legal structuring and execution of investment transactions, joint ventures, and M&A activity; ensuring ongoing compliance with applicable laws, including corporate governance, labor law, and financial regulations; liaising with external legal counsel and coordinate legal actions, where required; assist in resolving legal disputes and supporting litigation strategies where necessary and provide ad hoc legal support to real estate and development entities affiliated with the Family Office.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 to 8 years of post-qualification experience (Bachelors , Masters) in a law firm or in-house legal department of private equity / venture capital firm/ family office. Exposure to corporate, commercial, and investment law globally and experience with venture capital, fund structuring, or M&A .
Familiarity with family office structures in UAE/Jersey / BVI is desirable. Overall broad legal knowledge of UAE (corporate law, litigations, labor law, etc). Strong drafting and negotiation skills, detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities, effective communication and interpersonal skills; capable of engaging with senior stakeholders, ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
If you believe you possess the necessary skills to meet our client's discerning requirements and are eager to seize this exciting opportunity, please email your current CV to Vanessa Raine at vanessa.raine@ap-executive.com or call +44 20 7660 1574
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