LEGAL COUNSEL

Description

Liquidity Group is the largest science-driven financial asset management firm in the world. With $2.5bn AUM across funds focused on North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East, Liquidity Group operates globally with offices in Tel-Aviv, Abu Dhabi, New York, London and Singapore.

The firm’s patented machine learning and decision science technology enables it to deploy more capital through more deals faster than any firm in capital markets history, establishing it as the fastest-growing provider of non-dilutive and equity financing to mid-market and late-stage companies. Liquidity Group is backed by leading global financial institutions including Japan’s largest bank, MUFG.

Liquidity Group offers a dynamic and fast-paced work environment. With an open-door policy and a commitment to high standards, the company is growing rapidly and seeks team members who aspire to grow alongside it.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Legal Counsel with 3-4 years of experience in debt fund operations and venture funding deals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in closing financing deals and be willing to relocate to the UAE or currently residing in the UAE.

We are looking for a transactional lawyer with financing experience which is now ready to make an impact and take ownership of deals. You will be working with various stakeholders both in-house and externally on various legal matters and love taking initiative.

This is a significant opportunity to grow professionally. With us, this means taking on big-ticket cross border financing deals from A to Z—from NDA to closing.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead on and work with various stakeholders/departments on complex financing transactions (cross-border), partnerships and investment agreements
• Handle legal matters in other related fields such as securities law, corporate governance, financial services regulation and litigation.
• Draft, review, negotiate and close commercial contracts, including service agreements and related documents with partners, resellers, and vendors
• Interface with and manage support from foreign legal counsels
• Provide general support on other corporate and commercial matters
  
  

Requirements

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in law; a master’s degree or equivalent qualification is preferred.
• Professional Experience: 3-4 years of proven experience as a Legal Counsel, from a reputable law firm or in-house at an asset management firm in financial services including financing transactions, funds formation or M&A transactions·
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Fast Pace: The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
  
  

Your Benefits

• Visa and relocation support for you and your family to Abu Dhabi
• Health insurance support for you and your family
• The opportunity to make a massive impact in the future of growth funding around the world
  
  

Important To Consider

• Should be willing to relocate and reside in Abu Dhabi
• Academic Certificates are MOFA attested from home country as well as UAE – need any help? Please let us know!