Senior Legal Counsel / Legal Director – Venture Capital & Private Equity | United Arab Emirates

About the CompanyWe are partnering with one of the Middle East's leading venture capital and alternative investment platforms to appoint a Senior Legal Counsel / Legal Director.About the RoleThis is an opportunity to join a highly active investment team deploying capital across venture capital, growth equity and private markets throughout the GCC and internationally. The successful candidate will play a key role advising on investments, fund matters and strategic transactions while working alongside experienced investors and senior leadership.ResponsibilitiesLead legal execution of venture capital, growth equity and private equity investments.Draft and negotiate investment documentation including Shareholders' Agreements, Subscription Agreements, Share Purchase Agreements, Convertible Instruments and related transaction documents.Advise on fund structuring, portfolio management, exits, secondary transactions and corporate restructurings.Support cross-border M&A, financing transactions and joint ventures.Provide strategic legal advice to investment professionals and portfolio companies.Manage relationships with external counsel across multiple jurisdictions.Advise on corporate governance, regulatory and compliance matters.QualificationsQualified solicitor or attorney (England & Wales strongly preferred; other common law jurisdictions will also be considered).Approximately 7–15 years' PQE.Experience gained within a leading international law firm and/or an investment fund, venture capital platform, private equity firm or family office.Strong background in venture capital, private equity, M&A or investment funds.Demonstrated experience negotiating complex cross-border transactions.Commercial mindset with the ability to work closely with investment professionals.Required SkillsMagic Circle or leading international law firm.Venture capital, growth equity or private equity funds.Investment fund or family office legal team.Exposure to ADGM or DIFC structures is advantageous but not essential.Preferred SkillsMagic Circle or leading international law firm.Venture capital, growth equity or private equity funds.Investment fund or family office legal team.Exposure to ADGM or DIFC structures is advantageous but not essential.Pay range and compensation packageCompetitive tax-free compensation, bonus and long-term incentive potential.Equal Opportunity StatementWe are committed to diversity and inclusivity.