Private Funds Specialist

5 days ago


Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Clifford Chance Full time

We are one of the largest international law firms in the world, striving to exceed client expectations by providing high-quality advice and legal insight that combines global standards with in-depth local expertise.

Job Overview

The private funds group at Clifford Chance advises fund managers on the establishment of a wide range of private capital funds, including private equity, real estate, infrastructure, debt/credit, and emerging markets funds. As a member of this team, you will be working closely with top-tier fund managers on raising closed-ended funds and structuring executive arrangements and management structures.

Key Responsibilities
  • You will work on all aspects of the fund formation process, including structuring, drafting constitutional documents, liaising with specialist tax and regulatory teams, handling investor comments, and managing multi-party negotiation processes.
  • Responsibilities also include preparing carried interest and co-investment arrangements, managing the investor subscription process, closing process, post-closing MFN process, advising on ongoing fund operational issues, and secondary transactions and restructuring mandates.
  • You will have opportunities to develop relationships with clients, engage in business development initiatives, and contribute to thought leadership efforts.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate strong technical skills in fund formation, an outstanding academic history, and proven first-rate legal skills. You should be able to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely, show a high level of commercial awareness, and thrive in a fast-paced team environment.

About Us

At Clifford Chance, we believe that inclusion is essential for our team's success and well-being. We strive to deliver equality of opportunity, aspiration, and experience for everyone who works with us.



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