Multi-faceted role within well known sovereign wealth backed conglomerate Opportunity to work with global client and senior stakeholders About Our Client Asset management arm of sovereign wealth-backed conglomerate. Job Description Reporting to the Legal Director, the appointee will be responsible for advising on all legal and regulatory aspects for the relevant business division and assisting with risk management in this regard; Reviewing, advising, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts (distribution agreements, outsourcing agreements, purchase agreements, research and development and software licensing agreements, real estate contracts, NDAs, MoUs) and compliance documents (KYC, AML, local law); Establishing a framework for effective project management of legal work streams, including providing timely, clear and comprehensive updates on the status of key projects; Maintaining comprehensive and up to date legal records for the business unit; Advising on corporate governance and compliance with pre-existing and new regulations; Promoting awareness of changes in law and regulation which will impact business operations; Effective coordination with internal and international stakeholders, audit firms and local and international law firms as required for the foregoing, including appropriate supervision and management of external counsel and supporting legal personnel; As and when requested by the Division's global leadership: Reviewing, advising, and negotiating investments (direct equity/debt deployments, fund of fund allocations etc) and joint venture opportunities; Developing strategies and processes to protect, manage and defend the intellectual property rights; Advising and coordinating dispute resolution matters. The Successful Applicant Qualified in the UK, US or analogous jurisdiction Minimum of 6 years of post qualification Legal experience, with a minimum of two years spent working in Tier 1/ Magic Circle international law firm. Knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework of the UAE and its free zones The ideal individual will have legal experience in the family office setting, and/or M&A, private funds, and/or government/sovereign investment practice; Experience working with governmental organisations in the UAE (including SWF investors) Experience working with 3C licensed investment funds (in the UAE or globally) What's on Offer Competitive, tax free salary and attractive benefits package Clear path for progression within the organisation Opportunity to interact with Senior stakeholders from across the globe AED40,000 - AED45,000 per month (AED480,000 - AED540,000 per year) Michael Page International (UAE) Limited, Registration No. 0207 a DIFC registered company. Al Fattan Currency House Tower -1. Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)., Office No. 202, Dubai, #J-18808-Ljbffr