UK Qualified Lawyer

Role Title: UK-qualified (LLB/LLM) M&A / Investments / JV lawyer

Location: Pune/Delhi/Dubai (On-site) 5-days work from office

PQE: 12 to 20 years of experience including in-house or family office / private wealth experience.

Relevant Industry: Metals, Mining & Minerals Trading, Resources & Infrastructure

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Advise on structuring and documentation for investments, co-investments, and holding structures (DIFC/ADGM and offshore vehicles).
• Deal coverage across India, Africa, UAE and international markets
• Manage ongoing regulatory compliance for the family office's DIFC/ADGM-registered entities, including liaison with DFSA/FSRA as required.
• Investment, co-investment, and holding structure documentation completed accurately, on time, and compliant with DIFC/ADGM and offshore requirements.
• Sustained regulatory good standing for all DIFC/ADGM-registered entities, with no compliance breaches and timely DFSA/FSRA liaison.
• Commercial agreements (investment, shareholder/JV, vendor, service, employment) negotiated and executed within required timelines, with the family office's interests protected.
• Succession and estate planning documentation — including DIFC Wills Registry filings and trust structures — completed accurately and in coordination with private client specialists.
• Up-to-date, audit-ready governance records across the family office and group entities — board resolutions, minutes, statutory filings, and cap tables.
• Effective, cost-conscious use of external counsel, with the right specialists briefed and managed for tax, litigation, cross-border M&A, and licensing matters.
• Clear, timely legal risk assessments provided to the Principal and CFO ahead of key investment and governance decisions.
• Proactive alerts on regulatory developments, with practical implications flagged before they affect the family office structure.
• Lease, mining, and energy contracts reviewed, negotiated, and closed without unresolved legal exposure.

Mandatory Requirements: Key skills, qualifications, experience level, certifications, etc. (3-6 bullet points preferred)

• Common Law qualification – Specifically UK qualification (LLB or LLM) completed on-site/in person in the UK
• Distance learning / online UK qualifications such as Passing SQE online examination will not be considered
• Willingness to work on-site from Pune or Delhi 5-days work from office role
• Individual contributor role
• Solicitor qualification is not mandatory, but would be an advantage along with having on-site UK academic qualifications
• Working knowledge of DIFC and/or ADGM regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with cross-border investment structuring, including familiarity with offshore vehicles (Cayman, BVI, Jersey).