Principal Managing Partner
BLACKBULL LAW HOUSE · Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Apply & track with Apply EdgeREAD JOB DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY BLACKBULL LAW HOUSE is a distinguished corporate law firm that provides comprehensive legal counsel and strategic guidance to businesses ranging from startups to large enterprises. The firm specializes in all key aspects of corporate law, including business formation and structuring, complex transactions, contract drafting and negotiation, and compliance and regulatory matters. Its team of experienced attorneys offers tailored services designed to protect clients’ interests, support sustainable growth, and minimize legal risk. BLACKBULL LAW HOUSE also advises on intellectual property protection and manages dispute resolution and litigation through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and courtroom representation. The firm is committed to personalized service and practical, business-focused solutions that align closely with clients’ strategic objectives.The Principal Managing Partner will lead BLACKBULL LAW HOUSE’s strategic direction, operations, and client portfolio, ensuring the firm’s continued growth and excellence in corporate legal services. This full-time, on-site role based in Dubai involves overseeing major client engagements, guiding complex corporate transactions, and providing high-level counsel on business formation, governance, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution. The Principal Managing Partner will supervise senior attorneys and support staff, set performance standards, and foster a collaborative, inclusive work environment. Daily responsibilities include managing key client relationships, driving business development initiatives, approving significant contracts and legal strategies, and ensuring the firm’s services meet both professional and ethical standards. The role also requires active participation in regional market positioning, networking, and contributing to the firm’s long-term vision and profitability.PRINCIPAL MANAGING PARTNERInvestment, Fundraising, Fund Management & Strategic FinanceOrganization: BLACKBULL Group / BLACKBULL Chamber of Investment
BLACKBULL is looking for an established businessperson, entrepreneur, investor, finance professional, or corporate leader already operating in the UAE who has the commercial standing, relationships, experience, and execution capability required to participate as a strategic partner.The selected Principal Managing Partner will work with BLACKBULL leadership to develop investment opportunities, arrange capital, establish banking and institutional relationships, manage investment channels, and expand the Group's UAE–India financial and business network.PRIMARY MANDATE – FUNDRAISING IS MANDATORYThe fundamental responsibility of this position is raising and arranging investment capital.Applicants must understand that fundraising is not an optional or secondary responsibility. The Principal Managing Partner should have the practical capability to identify funding sources, approach appropriate investors, structure investment opportunities, conduct commercial negotiations, and progress transactions toward financial closure.The selected partner will be expected to develop relationships with:- Family offices and high-net-worth investors- Private investors and strategic investors- Banks and financial institutions- Private equity and private-credit organizations- Investment companies and holding groups- Corporate institutions- Asset managers and fund managers- Project-finance institutions- International investment networks- Strategic business groups and financial intermediariesThe objective is to establish a sustainable capital network capable of supporting BLACKBULL's own projects as well as selected corporate and investment mandates.INVESTMENT & FUND MANAGEMENTThe Principal Managing Partner will participate in identifying, evaluating, structuring and managing suitable investment opportunities.Responsibilities will include reviewing project fundamentals, business models, asset positions, projected cash flows, financial risks, security structures, promoter credentials, exit strategies and expected commercial returns.The partner should be capable of coordinating investment structures involving, where appropriate:Equity Investment | Structured Debt | Private Credit | Project Finance | Acquisition Finance | Asset-Backed Finance | Strategic Investment | Joint Ventures | Revenue/Profit-Sharing StructuresAll transactions will remain subject to applicable regulatory requirements, due diligence, documentation, independent professional advice and investment approval.The Principal Managing Partner should also help establish professional systems for capital allocation, investment monitoring, financial reporting, risk management and investor communication.UAE–INDIA INVESTMENT CORRIDORA major strategic objective of this position is developing strong financial and business relationships between the UAE and India.The partner will identify credible Indian businesses, assets and projects requiring growth capital, acquisition finance, structured finance or strategic investment and connect qualifying opportunities with appropriate UAE and international capital providers.The individual should understand how to coordinate cross-border transactions involving legal, banking, tax, regulatory, valuation and compliance professionals.Experience with Indian corporate projects, NBFCs, financial institutions, asset-backed transactions or international investment structures will be highly advantageous.BANKING & FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENTThe Principal Managing Partner should have substantial experience in banking relationships and financial negotiations.Responsibilities include developing and maintaining relationships with banks, lenders, investment institutions and other capital providers; coordinating financing proposals; negotiating commercial terms; and supporting due diligence, credit evaluation and transaction documentation.BLACKBULL is particularly interested in professionals capable of creating new banking and institutional channels rather than merely introducing individual contacts.STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIESAs a senior partner, the selected individual will also contribute to:- UAE business establishment and strategic expansion.- Investment and fundraising strategy.- Corporate partnerships and institutional alliances.- Identification of acquisition and investment opportunities.- Investor presentations and negotiations.- Financial and commercial due diligence.- Transaction structuring and execution.- Fund and portfolio management frameworks.- Development of international investment relationships.- Strategic representation of BLACKBULL before relevant business and financial stakeholders.- Building a professional UAE-based investment and finance team.- Supporting long-term capitalization and expansion of the BLACKBULL platform.IDEAL PARTNER PROFILEBLACKBULL is specifically looking for someone who is already commercially established in the UAE.The preferred applicant should be a business owner, entrepreneur, investor, senior banking professional, fund manager, investment professional, family-office executive, corporate-finance professional, or senior project-finance specialist.Applicants should ideally possess 10+ years of relevant professional or entrepreneurial experience and demonstrate meaningful experience in fundraising, investments, fund management, banking, corporate finance or project finance.An established UAE business network is essential.The strongest candidates will be able to demonstrate previous transactions involving capital raising, investment deployment, financing, acquisitions, banking arrangements or institutional partnerships.ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIESCandidates should demonstrate:Fundraising capability is mandatory.Strong investor and institutional relationships are expected, together with sophisticated commercial negotiation skills and an understanding of investment structuring.Candidates should be comfortable dealing directly with promoters, investors, bankers, family offices, corporate boards, financial institutions, legal professionals and senior decision-makers.Experience in managing confidential financial information, investment documentation and high-value commercial negotiations is required.The individual must also demonstrate strong business judgment, professional integrity and the ability to distinguish credible investment opportunities from commercially unsuitable transactions.PARTNERSHIP, EQUITY & COMPENSATIONThis opportunity is intended to create a long-term strategic partnership, not simply fill an employment vacancy.Depending on the selected candidate's experience, network, responsibilities, capital contribution where applicable, and demonstrated execution capability, BLACKBULL may structure the engagement through a combination of:Management Compensation + Performance-Based Benefits + Transaction Incentives + Profit Participation + Potential Equity/Partnership RightsAny equity, profit participation, investment return, transaction incentive or other financial benefit will be governed by mutually agreed written terms and applicable laws.PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONSThe position is strongly execution-oriented.The Principal Managing Partner will be expected to establish measurable objectives covering investor development, fundraising mandates, institutional relationships, investment opportunities, transaction pipeline and successful financial closures.BLACKBULL is therefore interested in applicants who can demonstrate what capital they have previously raised or managed, which types of transactions they have executed, what institutional relationships they maintain, and how they propose to develop a scalable fundraising and investment platform in the UAE.FINAL SELECTION REQUIREMENTFundraising and investment arrangement are mandatory responsibilities of this partnership.This opportunity is not intended for general consultants, commission-only lead generators, learning-stage applicants, or professionals whose experience is limited to introductions without transaction execution.BLACKBULL is seeking a Principal Managing Partner who can operate as a business owner and strategic financial leader—someone capable of developing investment opportunities, arranging capital, managing investor and banking relationships, participating in major commercial decisions, and helping build a long-term UAE–India investment platform.Only established, experienced and execution-focused professionals who are prepared to take responsibility for fundraising, investment arrangement, fund management and strategic financial development should apply.