Legal Counsel
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We are recruiting a legal counsel for an established investment group, now operating in the UAE and MENA region. They specialise mainly in asset and investment management. The requirement is for a fluent bilingual Arabic/English qualified lawyer with strong experience in the UAE.
Job Description
Working with private clients on various wealth planning and investment matters: setting up corporate structures, handling communications with registration and supervising authorities, dealing with company administration matters;
Provide support to the business team for day-to-day legal matters and questions, including drafting, reviewing, finalizing, and interpreting agreements and other legal documents;
Advising on and negotiating corporate transactional matters and overseeing the structuring of investment products;
Manage company maintenance and corporate governance for the firm and its affiliated entities;
Identifying and driving implementation of operational enhancements and internal policies/procedures in order to effectively mitigate risk and improve efficiency.
Requirements
5+ years of relevant work experience
Deep knowledge of UAE free zones' procedures and requirements
Hands-on experience in structuring and setting up holding vehicles in UAE
Knowledge of UAE banking/insurance/financial services industry regulations and practices
Excellent drafting skills
Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines
Ability to work strategically and independently
Proficiency in English and Arabic
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