Head of Legal

5 months ago


Dubai, United Arab Emirates PER, Private Equity Recruitment Full time

PER, Private Equity Recruitment Dubai, United Arab EmiratesPosted 1 day ago Permanent Competitive
- Head of Legal & Compliance, Renewable Energy Private Equity, Dubai, UAE

**About our client**

Our client is a leading renewable energy private equity firm based in Dubai. They are dedicated to the acquisition, development and overall investment management of renewable energy assets in emerging markets. This is an exciting opportunity to join their growing team based in UAE. The team is well-funded and consists of people with top-tier backgrounds. The firm has strong ESG and social-impact credentials, and the culture of the team is entrepreneurial and collegiate.
- **What the job involves**
- Provide leadership, aligning legal and compliance strategies with the organisation's overall goals and objectives
- Build and develop a high-performing legal and compliance team, providing guidance, mentorship, and growth opportunities
- Conduct due diligence investigations and prepare legal opinions and reports regarding transactional matters
- Participate in negotiations and assist in structuring and executing corporate transactions
- Provide legal work required pre-Investment Committee, including term sheets, exclusivity agreements, and letters of interest
- Stay up to date with changes in corporate laws and regulations and assess their impact on the organization
- Develop and implement compliance programs to ensure adherence to applicable legal requirements
- Review and implement risk management strategies and ensure compliance with investment policies

**Who we are looking for**
- Law degree and common law qualified
- Experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
- Proven ability to conduct due diligence investigations and prepare legal opinions and reports
- Familiarity with Lux CSSF regulatory requirements is highly desirable
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels

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