Job description
Responsibilites:
- Manage the legal structuring and execution of transactions from various industries in all major capital markets and emerging markets, specifically in the investments area and the following asset classes: private equity and hedge funds, co-investments and joint ventures, real estate, fixed income, equities, credit opportunities, structured products and OTCs
- Support the investment team in evaluating and executing potential direct and indirect investments, and working within the organisation’s strategy in overseeing the investment process, conducting due diligence, structuring and negotiating investment terms
- Reviewing and drafting deal documentation (i.e. letters of intent, memoranda of understanding, shareholders’ agreements, stock purchase agreement, asset purchase agreements, limited partnership agreement, board resolutions approving investments, etc.)
- Assist in developing and implementing transactional legal standards to ensure a comprehensive approach to transactions. Advise on the legal implications of wide-ranging transactions in a number of emerging markets
- Advising on legal, regulatory and reputational topics across the full range of transactions, including corporate governance of domestic and international legal entities
- Assist in managing the overall legal risk position by ensuring that contracts reflect best practices and build an appropriate framework of processes and associated documentation to measure risk
- Coordinate with respect to the corporate structure of the organization including the creation of special purpose vehicles being used for the transactions to mitigate liability and invest in the most tax efficient manner.
- Evaluate and provide quality legal advice at the highest level on all matters associated with current operations. Advise generally on corporate matters including day to day operations, and commercial contracts such as confidentiality agreements, consulting agreements, lease agreements, etc.
Background and experience
- 3-5 yrs of post-qualification experience with a major reputable US/international or recognised UK law firm
- Strong experience in general corporate matters and mergers and acquisitions and/or alternative investments
- Strong experience in handling an extensive range of structured finance, restructuring, derivative, capital markets and securitization transactions is an added advantage
- In-house corporate or investments experience in addition to this is an advantage
- High level of understanding of corporate law
Fluent in English. Arabic an added advantage
McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability.
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