FUNDS LAWYER - 2-5 PQE - ROLE WITH LEADING INTERNATIONAL LAW FIRM - DUBAI

Our client is a prestigious, leading international law firm renowned for its powerhouse Middle East investment funds and regulatory practice. Operating at the highest echelon of the market, the firm advises global asset managers, regional heavyweights, and elite institutional investors on the structuring, establishment, and maintenance of complex fund vehicles. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a high-performing, collaborative team that regularly handles first-of-their-kind transactions across the MENA region. 🎯 The Role The firm is seeking a talented Investment Funds Associate with 3 to 4 years of Post-Qualified Experience (PQE) to join its thriving Dubai office. You will work closely with market-leading partners on a broad spectrum of fund formation and regulatory matters. This role offers an excellent platform to lead complex transactions, manage high-stakes investor negotiations, and directly influence the expansion of a premium regional practice. 🔑 Key Responsibilities • Fund Structuring & Formation: Formulate, draft, and launch alternative investment funds, private equity funds, venture capital vehicles, and real estate funds across core regional and international jurisdictions. • Jurisdictional Expertise: Leverage deep local experience to seamlessly navigate and establish fund structures within the DIFC (DFSA) and ADGM (FSRA) financial centers. • Transactional & Investor Relations: Draft, review, and negotiate bespoke side letters. Manage sophisticated negotiations with large institutional investors, private wealth offices, and sovereign wealth funds (SWFs). • Regulatory Compliance: Provide strategic advice on domestic and cross-border regulatory frameworks, handling complex structuring considerations for both private placements and public/regulated funds. 📋 Candidate Profile • Experience: 3–4 years of PQE within a top-tier international or leading regional law firm’s investment funds practice. • Jurisdictional Knowledge: Demonstrated, hands-on experience establishing investment funds in the DIFC and ADGM. • Transactional Edge: Solid transactional background with proven competence in drafting alternative investment documents and managing institutional investor negotiations independently. • Regulatory Exposure: Strong familiarity with UAE, UK, or Luxembourg regulatory frameworks is highly desirable, particularly concerning regulated or public fund platforms. • Skills: Superior drafting skills, commercial acumen, and the capability to handle high-value clients with exceptional professional diplomacy. 💼 What’s on Offer • Market-Leading Compensation: Highly competitive, tax-free international salary packaging, including premium medical cover, annual flights, and performance-based bonuses. • Elite Practice Exposure: Direct involvement in multi-billion-dollar fund setups and cutting-edge mandates across the Middle East and Europe. • Clear Career Path: Structured professional development with a defined trajectory toward senior associate and partnership tiers.