Opportunity

Funds Senior Associate

Private Practice · Senior Associate · 6+ PQE · Capital Markets & Funds · Dubai, UAE · Permanent

Job ref 100113 · Posted Oct 22, 2026

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Role overview

Our client is a leading international law firm with a well-regarded investment funds practice in the Middle East. The firm is looking to hire a Senior Associate or Counsel to join the team. The successful candidate will advise on the formation and structuring of funds and take a leading role on client matters. The firm is open to lawyers relocating from international markets such as London, Hong Kong and Singapore.

Key responsibilities

  • Advise on the establishment and structuring of investment funds
  • Draft and negotiate fund documentation and investor agreements
  • Advise on related regulatory requirements across the region
  • Run client matters with a good degree of independence
  • Supervise and support junior lawyers in the team

Candidate profile

  • Common law qualified with 6+ years’ PQE
  • Fund formation experience
  • Strong private practice experience gained at a top-tier international law firm

About Meyssa Legal

Meyssa Legal places lawyers across private practice and in-house roles in the UAE, with deep experience in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. We work consultatively with leading firms, in-house teams, and senior counsel across banking and finance, disputes, corporate, regulatory, and TMT.

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