Funds Lawyer | 4 - 8 Years' PQE | Dubai

Role Overview

A well-regarded international law firm with a growing funds practice in the Middle East is seeking a Funds Lawyer to join their Dubai team. With increasing deal flow across DIFC and ADGM-regulated structures, the firm needs someone with hands-on fund formation experience to support a busy and expanding client base across the GCC.

Key Responsibilities

Advise on the establishment and structuring of investment funds across DIFC and ADGM, including open-ended, closed-ended and exempt fund structures
Draft and negotiate fund documentation including offering memoranda, limited partnership agreements, subscription agreements and side letters
Advise fund managers, sponsors and institutional investors on regulatory and structuring considerations
Support on secondary transactions, fund restructurings and co-investment arrangements
Liaise with the DFSA, FSRA and other relevant regulators on fund registration and licensing matters
Provide general corporate and commercial support to the wider team as needed

Candidate Profile

Common law qualified with 4 to 8 years' PQE
Experienced in fund formation, with demonstrable involvement in establishing and structuring investment funds (not solely fund finance or investor-side work)
Technically strong with a working knowledge of DIFC and/or ADGM fund regulations
From a recognised international or regional firm with a credible funds practice
Commercially minded with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and engage directly with fund sponsors and institutional clients

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