| Job Location | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Education | Not Mentioned |
| Salary | Not Mentioned |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Functional Area | Not Mentioned |
As the General Counsel, the candidate will provide strategic legal advice not just to the company but also all its subsidiaries and owned companies. The candidate will manage all matters related to Capital Markets.Client DetailsOur client is a premier boutique capital markets group operating across multiple jurisdictions. They are specialists in emerging private markets and offer services including Corporate Finance, Islamic Finance, Distribution, Custody, Brokerage and Asset ManagementDescriptionProvide legal counsel on all commercial, reputational, structural and other transactions across the companys business lines.Aid fund raising in securities transactions including debt offerings and stock offering.Advise clients on corporate governance and compliance with pre-existing and new securities regulations.Amend and review pre-transaction and transaction documents.Perform complete due diligence on all matters before transactions are finalised.Assist with legal structures for new product offerings.Create effective investment strategies and structures for the region and for offshore entities.Provide key advice on multi-jurisdictional transactions.Mitigate the companys (and its investment vehicles) legal and reputational risks globally.Advise as to the companys developing legal landscape it expands across the globe.Manage external stakeholders, like external counsel for litigation, investors, financing institutions, shareholders etc.Familiarity with Islamic finance structures is required and expert knowledge is a big plus.Familiarity with securities services (custody, prime brokerage etc) is required and expert knowledge is a big plus.ProfileQualified in the UK or a commonwealth jurisdiction.Minimum 12 years of post-qualification experience, at least 1 year of which must have been spent training/working at a Magic Circle or Golden Circle law firm.The ideal candidate should have recent, regional work experience in a top tier investment bank.Must have direct experience working with a broad range of capital markets services and the associated regulatory landscape in the UAE, KSA and Europe.Experience in structuring, negotiating and overseeing cross-border transactions within and outside of the region.Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skillsJob OfferCompetitive, tax free salaryOpportunity to join fast paced work environment as member of senior leadershipRemote working flexibility
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