Mergers and Acquisitions In-house Lawyer

McGregor Boyall

UAE

Ref: NP388-62

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

* Manage the legal structuring and execution of transactions from various industries in all major capital markets and emerging markets, specifically in the investments area and the following asset classes: private equity and hedge funds, co-investments and joint ventures, real estate, fixed income, equities, credit opportunities, structured products and OTCs
* Support the investment team in evaluating and executing potential direct and indirect investments, and working within the organisation's strategy in overseeing the investment process, conducting due diligence, structuring and negotiating investment terms
* Reviewing and drafting deal documentation (i.e. letters of intent, memoranda of understanding, shareholders' agreements, stock purchase agreement, asset purchase agreements, limited partnership agreement, board resolutions approving investments, etc.)
* Assist in developing and implementing transactional legal standards to ensure a comprehensive approach to transactions. Advise on the legal implications of wide-ranging transactions in a number of emerging markets
* Advising on legal, regulatory and reputational topics across the full range of transactions, including corporate governance of domestic and international legal entities
* Assist in managing the overall legal risk position by ensuring that contracts reflect best practices and build an appropriate framework of processes and associated documentation to measure risk
* Coordinate with respect to the corporate structure of the organization including the creation of special purpose vehicles being used for the transactions to mitigate liability and invest in the most tax efficient manner.
* Evaluate and provide quality legal advice at the highest level on all matters associated with current operations. Advise generally on corporate matters including day to day operations, and commercial contracts such as confidentiality agreements, consulting agreements, lease agreements, etc.

Requirements

* 3-5 yrs of post-qualification experience with a major reputable US/international or recognised UK law firm
* Strong experience in general corporate matters and mergers and acquisitions and alternative investments, specifically private equity
* Strong experience in handling an extensive range of structured finance, restructuring, derivative, capital markets and securitization transactions is an added advantage
* In-house corporate or investments experience in addition to this is an advantage
* High level of understanding of corporate law

Fluent in English. Arabic an added advantage

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability.

About the Company

Established in 1987, McGregor Boyall is a global recruitment consultancy providing permanent and contract / interim professionals across a wide variety of disciplines including Technology, Risk, Finance, Compliance, Legal, Marketing and HR & Talent Management. Since our inception, we have built an unrivalled reputation for helping organisations recruit the very best talent to ensure that they realise their business and operational objectives.

Headquartered in the city of London, and with further offices throughout the UK (Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Glasgow) as well as globally in Dubai and Singapore, we are able to offer recruitment solutions throughout the UK & Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific regions.

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