Legal Director

4 days ago


Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Presight Full time
Overview

About Presight

Presight is an ADX-listed public company with Abu Dhabi based G42 as its majority shareholder and is the region's leading big data analytics company powered by GenAI. It combines big data, analytics, and AI expertise to serve every sector, of every scale, to create business and positive societal impact. Presight excels at all-source data interpretation to support insight-driven decision-making that shapes policy and creates safer, healthier, happier, and more sustainable societies. Today, through its range of GenAI-driven products and solutions, Presight is bringing Applied AI to the private and public sector, enabling them to realize their AI strategy and ambitions faster.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Legal Director – M&A to play a leading role in managing all legal aspects of Presight's mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments.

Reporting to the Head of Legal, this role will play a pivotal part in shaping and executing Presight's aggressive global expansion and inorganic growth strategy.

Responsibilities

1. M&A Oversight: leading role in managing all legal aspects of M&A transactions, including due diligence, deal structuring, contract negotiation, and post-deal integration.
2. Fund Structuring: advise on the structuring and establishment of venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) funds, liaising with regulatory agencies such as ADGM.
3. Strategic Collaboration: work closely with the growth, finance, and leadership teams to align legal strategies with business objectives.
4. Cross-Border Expertise: provide legal guidance on multi-jurisdictional transactions, ensuring compliance with local and international regulatory requirements.
5. Regulatory & Compliance Management: ensure all transactions comply with ADGM, UAE, and international legal standards, mitigating regulatory risks.
6. Stakeholder Management: develop and maintain strong relationships with external counsel, investment banks, regulatory authorities, and key stakeholders.
7. Post-Transaction Integration: Oversee the legal aspects of integrating acquired entities, focusing on contract novation, intellectual property protection, and governance alignment.
8. Internal Legal Frameworks: Enhance and refine internal legal processes to support future M&A activities.
9. Comply with QHSE (Quality Health Safety and Environment), Business Continuity, Information Security, Privacy, Risk, Compliance Management, and Governance of Organizations policies, procedures, plans, and related risk assessments.

Qualifications

Education: Law degree from a reputable tertiary institution; UK or US legal qualification and admission preferred.

Experience:

1. 5-8 years PQE in M&A transactions at a leading UK or US law firm.
2. Strong experience managing cross-border M&A transactions and handling complex regulatory environments.
3. Experience advising on venture capital, private equity, and corporate investments, preferably within the UAE or Gulf region.
4. Regional exposure and experience with Middle East legal frameworks is a plus.

Technical Skills:

1. Deep knowledge of M&A structures, due diligence processes, contract negotiation, drafting of M&A transaction agreements (including investment agreements, shareholder' share purchase and subscription agreements) and regulatory compliance.
2. Ability to manage M&A and private equity transactions.
3. Ability to assess and mitigate risks in high-value, complex transactions.
4. Strong understanding of corporate governance, financial instruments, and investment regulations.

Soft Skills:

1. Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic decision-making abilities.
2. Outstanding negotiation and drafting skills, with a track record in high-stakes transactions.
3. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
4. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Professional Network: Established connections within the legal and business communities, particularly in technology-driven and regulated markets.

Join us at Presight, where we offer a culture of innovation, outstanding career growth opportunities, and competitive rewards. If you are eager to conquer new frontiers in AI and thrive in a dynamic environment, we welcome you to our community.

What working at Presight offers:

Culture: an open, diverse and inclusive environment with a global vision that encourages personal growth and focuses on ground-breaking, industry-first innovations.

Career: outstanding learning, development & growth opportunities via structured training programs and innovative, high-tech projects.

Rewards: a competitive remuneration package with a host of perks including healthcare, education support, leave benefits and more.

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