Legal Counsel, Private Equity Investments, Qatar

OverviewTaylor Root is exclusively partnering with an international client to appoint a Senior Legal Counsel or Legal Counsel (Corporate/M&A) to join their expanding legal function in Doha.This is a high‑impact role within a global private equity environment, supporting a diverse portfolio and working closely with the General Counsel.The role will best suit an experienced lawyer, between 4-8 PQE from either a private practice or in-house environment.Why this roleInteresting growth plans – the client is expanding and this is the chance to join them at an important point.Broad spread of international work – whilst their remit is funds and investments, the day job will be far wider.Clean slate – be part of a brand new team build.What you’ll be doingAdvising on transactions and investments across funds, private equity, M&A, and VC.Handling general commercial issues on a day to day basis across portfolio companies.Have international oversight across investments and business partners worldwide.Who you’ll likely need to be in order to succeed4+ PQE from a common or civil law jurisdiction (EU lawyers, particularly Dutch are very much encouraged).Broad spread of corporate and commercial work, ideally across investment platforms.Previous Middle East experience is not needed and overseas applications are welcome.We have a full job description to share and discuss with you, please get in touch.Job number: JN -032026-291083Note that the job advertised here represents just a selection of all the in-house roles we have running across the Middle East, Turkey and Africa region from our hub office in Dubai.To have a full overview of all the international roles available right now, please visit our constantly updated website www.taylorroot.com#J-18808-Ljbffr