Assistant Vice President / Vice President – Legal

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex, high-value transaction documentation across asset classes, including alternatives, private markets, and real assets.
• Provide expert legal advice on investment structuring, joint ventures, co-investments, and strategic partnerships, with a strong emphasis on cross-border transactions, particularly in Western jurisdictions.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and external counsel to ensure robust risk management and protection of NBK Wealth’s interests.
• Support the development and launch of investment platforms and products, ensuring alignment with regulatory and legal frameworks.

Qualifications & Experience

• Law degree from a reputable institution; UK Solicitor or equivalent international qualification preferred.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience at a leading law firm or financial institution, with a focus on asset management, private markets, or alternative investments.
• Demonstrated expertise in structuring and advising on legal matters related to real asset investments (e.g., real estate, infrastructure).
• Strong technical skills in drafting and negotiating complex legal agreements in English.
• Solid understanding of structured finance, credit, and real estate transactions.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively.
• Prior experience leading transactions and, at AVP/VP level, managing junior team members or external advisors.

Candidate Profile

• Commercially astute, proactive, and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Confident operating in a fast-paced, high-performance environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across the business.
• Results-driven mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure.
• **Only applicants who meet the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.*