Legal Counsel

Key responsibilities Review and negotiate investment management agreements (IMAs) with SMA managers, fund managers, and advisory firms during the transition from discretionary to advisory mandates.Manage fund subscription and redemption documentation: subscription agreements, side letters, transfer documents, and KYC/AML compliance.Review fund legal documentation: PPMs, LPAs, side letters, fee arrangements, key person provisions, and investor rights.Advise on Jersey/Cayman SPV governance: board resolutions, regulatory filings, beneficial ownership declarations, and compliance with offshore regulations.Support DIFC/DFSA regulatory: license renewals, DEWS compliance, and employment law matters.Monitor CMA regulatory requirements relevant to the Investment Division's operations and the Northern Trust Saudi CMA license.Review and negotiate custodian agreements, fund administrator agreements, and data vendor contracts.Advise on Shariah compliance requirements for designated portfolio sleeves.Support the development of MFO client documentation: investment management agreements, client onboarding documents, and regulatory applications.Maintain the legal knowledge base: all contracts, agreements, regulatory correspondence, and legal opinions ingested into the Document Intelligence Engine with obligation tracking. Qualifications and experience5-8 years of legal experience in investment management, fund formation, or financial services regulation.Strong understanding of fund legal documentation: PPMs, LPAs, subscription agreements, side letters.Familiarity with GCC regulatory frameworks: CMA (Saudi), DFSA (DIFC), CBUAE, and offshore jurisdictions (Jersey, Cayman).Experience with investment management agreement negotiation and fee structure analysis.Understanding of Shariah compliance principles relevant to investment products.LLB or equivalent law degree; admission to a relevant bar preferred.Excellent drafting and negotiation skills in English.Experience in a law firm or in-house legal team serving investment managers or family offices