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 in office/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).

📌 UK Qualified Lawyer (Delhi)
🏢 Native
📍 Delhi