Website Franklin Templeton
We help people all over the world achieve their most important life milestones – funding education, home and family life, time off, travel and retirement. As one of the world’s largest independent asset managers, we believe our structure offers clients the best of both worlds – global strength and boutique specialization.
Associate Corporate Counsel / Corporate Counsel
At Franklin Templeton, we’re advancing our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic and diversified firm spans asset management, wealth management, and fintech, offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. Our talented teams working around the globe bring expertise that’s both broad and unique. From our welcoming, inclusive, and flexible culture to our global and diverse business, we provide opportunities to help you reach your potential while helping our clients reach theirs.
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We are looking to hire an Associate Corporate Counsel / Corporate Counsel to join our Gulf, Eastern Mediterranean and Africa Regions (GEM & Africa) legal team (the “Region”). 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, assist with providing legal advice to internal clients, the establishment of alternatives, private equity and public funds in the Region and in the negotiation of contractual terms with third parties. Candidates from other locations who are willing to relocate to Dubai are also welcomed.
What are the ongoing responsibilities of this position?
- 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 but not limited to assisting with the drafting and review of 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 which includes 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.
What qualifications, skills and experience would help someone to be successful?
- Degree from 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.
Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!
Our culture is shaped by our diverse global workforce and strongly held core values. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life.
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By joining us, you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health, saving for life’s adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have your needs covered.
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Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
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