We are seeking a commercially astute and technically accomplished senior funds and investment lawyer (5+ years' PQE) for interim consultant assignments based in Abu Dhabi. This role is ideal for a self-directed legal consultant who wants access to high-quality work with leading investment companies, corporates and sovereign wealth funds in the region.

You will advise sponsors, asset managers, sovereign wealth funds, institutional investors and family offices on the structuring, establishment and operation of investment funds. Recent assignments have included a six-month engagement with a sovereign wealth fund client in the UAE.

Key responsibilities:

Fund formation: Advising on the establishment and structuring of various investment funds—including private equity, debt, venture capital, real estate and Shari'a-compliant vehicles—as well as bespoke vehicles and co-investment arrangements.
Cross-border transactions: Providing legal advice on international M&A, joint ventures and multi-jurisdictional investment structures, particularly in emerging markets.
Investor relations: Managing relationships with institutional investors (sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, family offices) and leading negotiations on fund documentation and side letters.
Regulatory compliance: Advising on fund regulatory regimes, marketing rules, distribution requirements and ongoing compliance obligations across jurisdictions.
Cross-jurisdictional support: Providing broad legal support spanning fund formation, private equity, real estate and global product distribution.

Candidates should ideally reside in Abu Dhabi or Dubai and be willing to work on-site with clients in Abu Dhabi. Assignments are typically six months in duration.

Experience & qualifications:

5+ years' PQE in funds and investment law, ideally gained in private practice.
Deep expertise in fund formation, investment management and private equity.
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of the operational realities facing fund sponsors and managers.
Excellent client-facing and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage relationships with institutional investors and family offices.
Willingness to commit to on-site client assignments in Abu Dhabi.

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