Paralegal / Junior Lawyer - Private Equity

McGregor Boyall

UAE

Ref: NP388-496

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Our client is a sovereign wealth fund based in Abu Dhabi recruiting for a unique and exciting role that will combine transactional work with company secretary responsibilities as well as compliance. For instance, you will be responsible for the implementation of the administrative aspects of the investment process and assisting in monitoring compliance within Private Equity, including monitoring SPVs, coordinating with various departments, and supporting the implementation of an effective compliance strategy with the objective of supporting the investment process.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Arranging and conducting board meetings, writing up minutes and records and liaising with external service providers as required for the effective execution of investment documents.
* Establish and maintain an up-to-date corporate database.
* Monitor practices followed at SPVs, and suggest any improvements required in order to comply with corporate substance requirements including Know Your Client and anti-money laundering requirements.
* Coordinate with Audit, Legal, Operations, and Compliance with respect to different aspects of the investment process.
* Liaise, and maintain relationships with, internal and external auditors.
* Assist more senior colleagues in the development of Private Equities corporate compliance policies and the establishment of compliance review procedures for both PED and external service providers.

Requirements

Paralegal or junior lawyer

EXPERIENCE:

* Must have a legal background.
* Private equity experience is preferred but not required.
* 0-2 years experience in a paralegal and/or legal role.
* Arabic preferred but not required.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

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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