Senior Legal M&A Counsel, Private Equity Fund

PRO-Global Search GmbH


Date: 13 hours ago
City: Dubai
Contract type: Full time
A leading Private Equity fund is seeking a Senior Legal M&A Counsel to oversee the legal aspects of M&A transactions, manage investment deals, and provide strategic legal support for a diverse range of transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Full legal support for M&A transactions, investment projects, and private equity/venture capital deals
  • Participation in deal teams (partners, investment bankers, financial analysts), providing legal advice at all stages of the transaction
  • Structuring deals, risk assessment, drafting and negotiating legal documentation (SPA, SHA, term sheets)
  • Negotiating with banks, investors, and counterparties in both English and Russian
  • Engaging and managing external legal advisors, setting tasks, and overseeing their work
  • Overseeing corporate governance and legal matters of portfolio companies
  • Handling ad-hoc legal requests from investors and fund partners


Key Requirements:

  • Law degree from a top university (additional Western legal education is a plus)
  • Experience in international legal consulting (Big 4, top-tier law firms) or a mix of consulting and in-house roles
  • Strong knowledge of Russian and English law, with hands-on experience in deal structuring and execution
  • Proven track record in complex deal management, including transactions involving banks, holding structures, and financial instruments
  • Ability to independently lead transactions from start to finish, including contract drafting, structuring, and negotiations
  • Experience managing large-scale projects and coordinating external counsel
  • Fluent English for contract negotiation and legal advisory


Ideal Candidate Profile:

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities
  • Strong analytical skills, strategic mindset, and ability to quickly grasp new information
  • High level of autonomy, multitasking, and attention to detail
  • A proactive approach, business-oriented mindset, and interest in market trends

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