Corporate Attorney, Private Equity

Job description / Role

Corporate Attorney, Private Equity - Dubai, UAE

On behalf of our client, a well-established Private Equity firm, we are looking for a Junior Legal professional to join their growing team.

In this role you will be reporting to the Manager of Legal and Compliance and will be providing legal advice to the business and support functions.

Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:
• Ensuring that investment transactions are carried out in accordance to the GCC laws and compliance procedures
• Draft and review company’s contracts, analyze potential related risks
• Participate in litigation process, review litigation documents and provide advise
• Assist in developing company’s legal policies and procedures, ensure their implementation

Requirements

• Law Degree from a well-reputed university
• 2+ years of experience in corporate / commercial law at a law firm or in house
• Strong experience working with contracts
• Previous experience in the GCC is a must
• Financial services industry experience in a plus
• Exposure to international law is a plus

Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.

About the Company

Swisslinx Middle East is a leading executive search firm in the region. We specialise in recruitment solutions, talent acquisition and career advice across a wide range of markets within the financial services sector.

We are located in the heart of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) which gives us unrivalled access to onshore Middle Eastern clients and candidates. We also partner with clients in London, Zurich, Geneva, Zug, Frankfurt and Paris and have been instrumental in establishing onshore Middle Eastern and Emerging Market teams.

We believe in building long-term relationships with our clients helping them develop successful, sustainable businesses. Transparency, trust and discretion drive the way in which we mediate between clients and candidates and ensure we consistently deliver results.