Senior Legal Counsel

Job description / Role

The role presents an opportunity to join a growing investment firm based in Abu Dhabi which has access to capital and is in deploying within region & internationally across a wide variety of assets. The role offers the opportunity to work with a high-calibre team in a sustainable environment with longevity on the table.

Client Details

Our client is an ADGM domiciled multibillion dollar independent asset manager. They seek to deploy capital into multiple liquid & illiquid asset classes across industry verticals and have a wide geographical remit.

Description

* Offer comprehensive legal advice covering the full spectrum of corporate transactions and investment activities engaged in by our client.
* Identifying legal issues of concern to the business and proactively develops effective legal strategies, mitigation actions and practical solutions in support of business activities.
* Support with corporate governance by preparing requisite board and committee approvals drafting resolutions, entity formations, etc.
* Monitor and provide support with various deliverables including but not limited to vendor agreements, LPA's, GP consents and service agreements.
* Provide legal review and support on commercial contracts as needed.
* Oversee and direct the engagement and work product of outside counsel.

Job Offer

Market-leading compensation, opportunity to impact, visibility, huge progression & development opportunities.

Requirements

* Be able & willing to relocate and work in Abu Dhabi
* Be qualified in the UK, US or analogous jurisdiction and have a minimum of 6 years post qualification experience
* Have spent at least 3 years working at a top tier international law firm before joining the in-house legal function of an entity in the financial sector.
* Have the ability to work independently and act on initiative to foresee potential issues for the business before they materialize.
* Have exceptional drafting and negotiation skills
* Have strong stakeholder management skills

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.