Legal Assistant
at MENA Recruit Pty Ltd
Dubai, دبي, United Arab Emirates -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 26 Oct, 2024 | Not Specified | 28 Jul, 2024 | 1 year(s) or above | Financial Services,Finance,Legal Procedures,Corporate Law | No | No |
Required Visa Status:
Citizen | GC |
US Citizen | Student Visa |
H1B | CPT |
OPT | H4 Spouse of H1B |
GC Green Card |
Employment Type:
Full Time | Part Time |
Permanent | Independent - 1099 |
Contract – W2 | C2H Independent |
C2H W2 | Contract – Corp 2 Corp |
Contract to Hire – Corp 2 Corp |
Description:
Our client is a boutique investment bank headquartered in the DIFC.
- They specialize in the management of Hedge Funds, Private Equity Funds and Private Debt Funds.
- They want employees who are in for the long haul and aspire to be a part of a growing forward looking firm.
- They wish to invest in you, guide you and support your learning and development.
- All employees are required to remain enrolled in company sponsored continuing education and training above and beyond the statutory requirements.
- They work hard, but the work is rewarding and meaningful.
- Hiring date: Immediate
- Job type: Full time (6 months probation)
Roles and Responsibilities
- Assist General Counsel with legal, compliance and administrative support across all business lines (including fund management, capital markets and M&A)
- Prepare and edit legal documents, regulatory filings, project plans and internal policies & procedures
- Management and track workflows and submission deadlines
- Assist with the implementation of corporate governance policies and monitor the same
- Liaise with clients and internal teams for the preparation, review and collation of due diligence and KYC/KYB materials
- Assist clients with onboarding at counterparties and service providers (including Fund Administrators, Prime Brokers, Banks, Auditors and Legal Counsel)
- Conduct legal research and prepare briefing notes in respect of the same.
Skills and Qualifications
- University degree and/or professional qualification
- 1+ year of experience as a paralegal, legal assistant or similar in a reputable law firm, financial institution or corporate
- Familiarity with legal procedures and financial services regulation in the DIFC, UAE or comparable jurisdiction
- Corporate law, Banking & Finance and/or similar experience preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Assist General Counsel with legal, compliance and administrative support across all business lines (including fund management, capital markets and M&A)
- Prepare and edit legal documents, regulatory filings, project plans and internal policies & procedures
- Management and track workflows and submission deadlines
- Assist with the implementation of corporate governance policies and monitor the same
- Liaise with clients and internal teams for the preparation, review and collation of due diligence and KYC/KYB materials
- Assist clients with onboarding at counterparties and service providers (including Fund Administrators, Prime Brokers, Banks, Auditors and Legal Counsel)
- Conduct legal research and prepare briefing notes in respect of the same
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:1.0Max:6.0 year(s)
Legal Services
Legal
Legal Services
Graduate
Proficient
1
Dubai, United Arab Emirates