Funds Associate
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About the Role
An elite US law firm seeks a Funds Associate (3-6 PQE) for its Abu Dhabi office, advising sovereign wealth funds, private equity sponsors, and asset managers on fund formation and structuring.
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Responsibilities
- Advise a sophisticated international client base including sovereign wealth funds, private equity sponsors, asset managers and institutional investors
- Handle fund formation, structuring and related regulatory matters
- Work directly with high profile clients on complex, cross border transactions
Requirements
- 3 6 years' post qualification experience in investment funds
- Experience gained at a Magic Circle or leading US law firm
- Strong technical expertise across fund formation, structuring and related regulatory matters
- Excellent academic credentials and first rate drafting and communication skills
- Ability to work directly with high profile clients on complex, cross border transactions
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Position Overview
- Elite US law firm seeks an outstanding Funds Associate (3–6 PQE) for its growing Abu Dhabi office.
- Opportunity to join a market leading investment funds practice advising sovereign wealth funds, private equity sponsors, asset managers and institutional investors.
Candidate Requirements
- 3–6 years' post qualification experience in investment funds.
- Experience gained at a Magic Circle or leading US law firm.
- Strong technical expertise across fund formation, structuring and related regulatory matters.
- Excellent academic credentials and first rate drafting and communication skills.
- Ability to work directly with high profile clients on complex, cross border transactions.
Compensation and Benefits
- Highly competitive, tax free remuneration package (Cravath scale).
- Excellent benefits and opportunity to be based in Abu Dhabi.
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