Regulatory Legal Counsel
Legal Counsel - Regulatory - Abu Dhabi We are partnering with a well-regarded institutional investor to appoint a Legal Counsel to join its Legal team.
The successful candidate will provide specialist advice on complex cross-border regulatory matters, working closely with senior management, investment professionals, compliance and risk teams.
We are keen to speak with lawyers who possess:
✔ 4–8 years' PQE gained within a leading international law firm and/or major financial institution
✔ Strong experience advising on U.S. securities regulation and regulatory filings
✔ Exposure to institutional asset managers, sovereign wealth funds, alternative investments or investment funds
✔ Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to navigate complex international regulatory environments
✔ Outstanding technical legal drafting and analytical capabilities
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a sophisticated investment organisation and work on some of the most complex regulatory issues affecting international capital markets and alternative investments.
For a confidential discussion, please contact me directly or send your CV to sophie.hinchliffe@robertwalters.com and we will arrange a call to discuss if your experience fits the requirements.
About the job
Contract Type: Perm
Specialism: Legal
Focus: Associate
Industry: Legal
Salary: Negotiable
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Associate
Location: Abu Dhabi
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: GOJ7E8-521BB128
Date posted: 18 June 2026
Consultant: Sophie Hinchliffe
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