Job Description

This role is based in Doha, Qatar Investment Banking/Private Equity M&A law experience is a must. This senior role reports to the Chief Legal Officer and requires an experienced legal professional to provide strategic legal support, particularly in private equity, fund, and M&A transactions. The successful candidate will be crucial in advising various departments, structuring and negotiating investments, and ensuring compliance with corporate governance standards. Key Responsibilities: Conducting thorough reviews and developing comprehensive reports to support private equity, fund, and M&A transactions, including the preparation of transaction documentation. Building and maintaining strong working relationships with partners and lawyers across various sectors and jurisdictions. Advising departments on the development, structuring, and negotiation of direct private equity investments and co-investment transactions. Providing corporate advice on matters related to corporate law, private equity, incorporation, joint ventures, and financing/refinancing. Offering ongoing legal advice on general company law matters, corporate law issues, and corporate governance. Lead legal aspects of M&A activities, including due diligence, drafting and negotiation of contracts, and deal structuring. Advise executive management on transaction strategies, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance related to mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships. Manage relationships with external legal counsel, ensuring efficient and cost-effective delivery of legal services. Ensure all M&A activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal corporate governance policies. Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, including share purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, shareholder agreements, and other corporate documents. Collaborate closely with finance, strategy, and operational teams to evaluate and execute potential deals. Oversee and manage post-acquisition integration from a legal and compliance perspective. Identify, analyze, and mitigate legal and business risks associated with transactions. Qualifications and Experience: Juris Doctor (JD), LLB, or equivalent legal qualification; admitted to practice in the relevant jurisdiction. Minimum of 10 years' legal experience, with significant exposure to corporate M&A transactions, preferably within a leading law firm or corporate legal department. A minimum of 8 years of experience in corporate transactions, with a focus on public and private M&A, including private equity transactions. Solid experience with acquisition agreements and documentation utilized in M&A and private equity transactions. Proven ability to lead M&A transactions from inception to closing, including leading due diligence teams. Strong knowledge of corporate governance and regulatory frameworks. Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and drafting skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with senior executives and stakeholders. Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to mentor and develop junior legal team members. Seniority Level

Director Employment Type

Full-time Job Function

Legal Industries

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