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Legal Counsel- Investments

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Counsel to join a highly regarded, internationally focused investment organisation in Abu Dhabi.

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Approximately 4–10 years' PQE.
  • Qualified lawyer from a leading international law firm or financial institution.
  • Strong experience in investment funds, ideally with exposure to open-ended funds and hedge fund structures.
  • Experience advising institutional investors, asset managers or investment funds advantageous.
  • Exposure to derivatives or hedging arrangements would be beneficial.
  • Excellent technical, drafting and stakeholder management skills.

If you meet the above criteria and would be interested in exploring the opportunity confidentially, please feel free to get in touch directly.

Please note: Due to the volume of interest, only candidates whose experience closely matches the above requirements will be contacted. Unsuccessful applicants will not receive a response.

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Legal

Focus: Associate

Industry: Legal

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Abu Dhabi

Job Reference: 5DUQWF-5D42072E

Date posted: 5 November 2026

Consultant: Sophie Hinchliffe