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Bachelor of Business Administration (Management)

Nationality: Any Nationality

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

We are looking to hire an Associate Corporate Counsel / Corporate Counsel to join our Gulf, Eastern Mediterranean and Africa Regions (GEM & Africa) legal team. This role will be based in Dubai and Abu Dhabi as needed, and report to the Senior Corporate Counsel who is Head of Legal for the Region. In this role, you will provide legal and administrative support to our Senior Corporate Counsel, such as managing legal services, assisting with providing legal advice to internal clients, establishing alternatives, private equity and public funds in the Region, and negotiating contractual terms with third parties. Candidates from other locations who are willing to relocate to Dubai are also welcomed.

• Assist in structuring and documenting regulated funds from pre-launch to post-closing across the Region.
• Assist with the establishment of Alternatives and/or Private Equity Funds in multiple jurisdictions across the Region, including drafting and reviewing fund documents and ancillary agreements.
• Assist with public funds establishment, registration, and ongoing regulatory filings in the Region.
• Support Senior Corporate Counsel with institutional clients onboarding, including review and negotiation of IMAs.
• Assist with the review of financial services agreements.
• Keep abreast of regulatory developments in the Region and assess advocacy opportunities.
• Provide administrative support in all aspects of the delivery of legal services, including coordination of payment of legal invoices and expenses for the legal team.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on relevant laws and regulations across the Region.

• Degree from a reputable law school and distinguished academic and professional experience.
• Common law (England and Wales/Canada/US) qualified lawyer.
• A minimum of 2-3 years PQE in financial services. Experience with private and public funds in private practice is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of legal customs/practices for examining, organizing, processing legal documents.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.
• Analytical, proactive, and meticulous with a keen eye for detail.
• Able to multi-task multiple projects in multiple jurisdictions.
• Understanding of the asset management business.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically under pressure.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Adaptability and openness to working in a dynamic and fast-paced setting.

Preferred Soft Skills: Communication, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Professionalism, Coordination, Confidentiality, Self-Sufficient

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Required Language: English

Preferred Language: Russian

Job Summary: Affiniax Partners is hiring for their client based in Dubai. The primary focus of this role is ensuring smooth administrative operations and compliance within the company. This role involves managing legal and corporate documentation, coordinating with banks and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Board Members in administrative and logistical matters.
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of corporate reports and presentations.
• Coordinate board meetings, prepare agendas, and distribute meeting materials.
• Manage the company's official records including corporate filings and legal documents.
• Manage legal documents such as agreements, contracts, and shareholder resolutions.
• Coordinate with legal advisors to ensure compliance with UAE laws and regulations.
• Handle KYC processes for clients, investors, and partners.
• Address shareholder queries and concerns in a timely and professional manner.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, or related field.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in a corporate secretarial or administrative role.
• Previous experience in an investment firm or similar business setup is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Our client is a well-established and reputable financial institution in the GCC, recognized for its leadership and with a strong legacy of stability, innovation, and growth. The institution offers a comprehensive suite of banking solutions across corporate, institutional, and investment banking segments. The institution is committed to digital innovation, operational excellence, and upholding the highest standards of governance and customer service.

About the Role:

The institution is seeking an accomplished and visionary Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the finance function for its Wholesale Banking division, covering Corporate & Investment Banking and Financial Institutions. The role encompasses financial leadership, ensuring alignment with group strategy while driving performance, cost efficiency, and digital transformation of finance processes. The CFO will play a strategic partner role, providing insights that shape financial strategy, capital planning, and risk management in a complex and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

The CFO will be responsible for formulating and executing the financial strategy for wholesale banking, ensuring effective performance management, financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting. A critical aspect of the role is leading the digitalization and automation of finance functions, optimizing internal processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability. The CFO will also oversee financial governance, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and maintaining high standards of internal control. The role includes delivering business-aligned financial reporting, partnering with product and business leaders to enhance profitability, and engaging with regulators, auditors, and board committees. Additionally, the CFO will lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline.
• MBA, CPA, CFA, or other relevant postgraduate/professional qualification preferred.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in banking, with significant exposure to wholesale banking
• At least 10 years in a senior finance leadership role within a major financial institution.
• Proven track record of leading finance functions.
• Hands-on experience in digitalization, automation, or finance process transformation.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, corporate banking products, and institutional client segments.
• Demonstrated experience managing regulatory, risk, and compliance requirements in global jurisdictions.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and analytical skills.
• Strong leadership presence and the ability to influence at senior and board level.
• Proven ability to lead through transformation and manage change across complex, cross-border environments.
• High integrity, with a strong sense of accountability and sound judgment.

About the Company:

Our client is a well-established and reputable financial institution in the GCC, recognized for its leadership and with a strong legacy of stability, innovation, and growth. The institution offers a comprehensive suite of banking solutions across corporate, institutional, and investment banking segments. The institution is committed to digital innovation, operational excellence, and upholding the highest standards of governance and customer service.

About the Role:

The institution is seeking an accomplished and visionary Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the finance function for its Wholesale Banking division, covering Corporate & Investment Banking and Financial Institutions. The role encompasses financial leadership, ensuring alignment with group strategy while driving performance, cost efficiency, and digital transformation of finance processes. The CFO will play a strategic partner role, providing insights that shape financial strategy, capital planning, and risk management in a complex and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

The CFO will be responsible for formulating and executing the financial strategy for wholesale banking, ensuring effective performance management, financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting. A critical aspect of the role is leading the digitalization and automation of finance functions, optimizing internal processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability. The CFO will also oversee financial governance, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and maintaining high standards of internal control. The role includes delivering business-aligned financial reporting, partnering with product and business leaders to enhance profitability, and engaging with regulators, auditors, and board committees. Additionally, the CFO will lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline.
• MBA, CPA, CFA, or other relevant postgraduate/professional qualification preferred.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in banking, with significant exposure to wholesale banking
• At least 10 years in a senior finance leadership role within a major financial institution.
• Proven track record of leading finance functions.
• Hands-on experience in digitalization, automation, or finance process transformation.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, corporate banking products, and institutional client segments.
• Demonstrated experience managing regulatory, risk, and compliance requirements in global jurisdictions.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and analytical skills.
• Strong leadership presence and the ability to influence at senior and board level.
• Proven ability to lead through transformation and manage change across complex, cross-border environments.
• High integrity, with a strong sense of accountability and sound judgment.

• Gaining exposure to the CEO Office's daily operations and supporting on strategic topics such as corporate development, strategy, and PR
• Coordinating initiatives like the Student Innovation Challenge, external PR activities, newsroom articles, and LinkedIn content for business updates
• Assisting in preparing leadership presentations for business reviews and management meetings
• Managing department meetings, workshops, events, ad hoc admin tasks, and regular performance reporting
• Supporting PR activities including scheduling regional PR calls, tracking and consolidating market reporting, and liaising with markets and the PR agency on content collection
• Drafting LinkedIn posts for the CEO, coordinating with Marketing on newsroom schedules, and ensuring PR content is shared on PME LinkedIn
• Handling press fleet logistics, documentation, compliance checks, and press event RSVP management
• Collaborating with AI Tastic on media list reviews, improving media dashboards, and creating topic-specific media coverage reports
• From time to time, you will be required to step in and cover our HQ reception desk
• Passion for cars and interest in Porsche brand
• University studies in Business Administration, Economics, PR or related field
• Excellent oral and written English language skills
• Advanced MS Office Skills (Power Point, Word, Excel) & basic knowledge of creative tools such as Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, or InDesign is an advantage
• Social media content creation skills & familiarity with social CMS and analytics tools such as Sprout or Sprinklr is a plus

An experienced Legal Officer is sought by a UAE organization to provide legal support and guidance. The successful candidate will have a strong background in law and be responsible for reviewing contracts, conducting research, ensuring compliance, managing documentation, collaborating with departments, and providing dispute resolution and negotiation support.

• Review and draft contracts and agreements.
• Conduct legal research and provide advice on UAE law.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.
• Manage legal documentation and records.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure legal compliance.
• Provide support in dispute resolution and negotiations.

• 2-3 years of experience in a legal role.
• Degree in Law or related field.
• Strong knowledge of UAE law and regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Full-time employment is available for the selected candidate.

Not applicable to this position.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Legal Officer to join our organization's team in the UAE.

Closing date: 07/08/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name:Medha Mukundan
Reference number: 62473

To manage and reduce the legal and reputational risks and associated financial implications for the business by delivering professional legal advisory services.

• Provide expert legal advice support and interpretation of law on general legal matters including the mitigation of risks associated with legal non-compliance.
• Manage litigation and medical malpractice claims.

• Essential: Law degree at a recognized University.
• At least 5 years post qualification legal experience as in-house counsel or at a law firm.

• At least 5 years legal experience in the UAE and in the field of dispute resolution.

All applicants will be considered with the understanding that preference will be given to the designated groups in accordance with the United Arab Emirates Emiratization Program. If you wish to grow with us apply now and become a part of the family.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Job Title: Corporate M&A Lawyer
Location: Dubai UAE
Level: 5 PQE

Job Description:
Our client is a UK-headquartered law firm with a truly global presence. Furthermore, they enjoy a deep local presence in the Middle East. The role is for a 5 PQE lawyer to join the Corporate team in Dubai UAE. This opportunity is ideal for an ambitious individual with solid experience looking to join a top-tier firm.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Advise clients on all aspects of M&A transactions including structuring, negotiation, and execution.
2. Conduct legal due diligence and prepare reports on findings.
3. Draft and review transactional documents including purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, and shareholder agreements.
4. Manage client relationships and provide strategic advice to clients on their corporate governance and compliance obligations.
5. Stay updated on regulatory changes and market trends affecting M&A transactions.
6. Support junior team members through mentoring and training.

Requirements:

1. Qualified Common Law Solicitor (5 PQE) with a strong academic background and a relevant legal qualification.
2. Previous experience or exposure to corporate M&A matters.
3. Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
4. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
5. Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
6. Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are a plus but not required.

I look forward to hearing from you if the above sounds of interest and is relevant.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Corporate Lawyer to join our legal team. The successful candidate will provide expert legal advice on corporate matters, ensure regulatory compliance, draft and review contracts, and support business operations by mitigating legal risks. This role demands strong negotiation skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work across departments.

• Provide legal counsel on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, contracts, and regulatory compliance.

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, agreements, and legal documents to protect the companys interests.

• Conduct legal due diligence for business transactions and corporate restructuring.

• Advise management on legal risks and implications related to business activities and strategic decisions.

• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international laws and regulations.

• Manage relationships with external legal counsel and coordinate legal support as required.

• Stay up to date with changes in laws and regulations affecting the companys operations.

• Support dispute resolution processes and manage litigation cases when necessary.

• Assist in the preparation of corporate policies and internal compliance programs.

• Provide training and guidance on legal issues to internal stakeholders.

• Bachelors degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent. A Masters degree or LLM is an advantage.

• Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a corporate lawyer, preferably within a law firm or corporate legal department.

• Strong knowledge of corporate law, commercial law, contract law, and relevant regulations.

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

• High ethical standards and confidentiality.

• Proficiency in legal research tools and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Arabic or other languages is a plus.

In Corporate Finance you will be responsible for advising clients on strategic transactions including M&A capital structuring refinancing and post-merger integration. You will support both buy- and sell-side processes and contribute to the development of value creation strategies in close collaboration with private equity investors and corporate clients.

Qualifications :

Were looking for people who display:

• Excellent academic record(Bachelor Masters MBA PhD etc.)
• Relevant practical and international experience
• Strong analytical and creative problem solving skills
• Entrepreneurial spirit and a winning personality

Additional Information :

Are you a game changer and want to shape the future with us
If so we look forward to receiving your CV and cover letter

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time