Legal Counsel – Global Investor, UAE

3 weeks ago


Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Madison Pearl Full time

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Consultant at Madison Pearl | Executive Search for Asset Managers and Investment Banks

Madison Pearl have been mandated by a global investor in Abu Dhabi to hire a 3-year PQE lawyer. The ideal candidate would be a working with a law firm focused on cross-border transactional work. The mandate encompasses global investments in Public and Private Asset Classes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Preparing and negotiating key documents such as limited partnership agreements (LPAs), subscription agreements, and offering memoranda for private equity, venture capital, or real estate funds.
  • Performing legal due diligence on potential investments, including reviewing target companies' legal, financial, and governance aspects.
  • Providing guidance on structuring investments, including equity and debt deals, joint ventures, and partnerships.
  • Advising clients on fund-related regulations and ensuring compliance with local and international investment laws.
  • Drafting side letters, handling investor relations, and supporting ongoing fund reporting and regulatory obligations.

Key Requirements:

  • 3+ years' of PQE in structuring, negotiating, and executing investment transactions, including private equity, venture capital, and joint ventures.
  • Understanding of private equity, venture capital, and real estate fund formation, including the ability to draft and negotiate key fund documents (e.g., LPAs, offering memoranda).
  • In-depth knowledge of fund-related regulations and compliance requirements for both local and cross-border transactions.
  • Candidates would have ideally had exposure to legal due diligence on potential investments, including reviewing company structures, contracts, and governance matters.
  • Confidence in managing client relationships, including advising investors, drafting side letters, and addressing ongoing legal and regulatory obligations.

If you are interested in discussing this role, please apply to this role or reach out to me directly on

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted*

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Legal
  • Industries: Investment Banking and Banking
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