Corporate Associate

Tandem Search; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading US law firm in Abu Dhabi seeks a Corporate Associate (3-5 PQE) to join its Corporate/M&A practice. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile cross-border deals and joint ventures across the Middle East from a premier platform.

You will enjoy broad exposure to transactional work, strong mentorship, and career development within a collegiate, internationally-minded team, with a market-leading compensation package.

Qualifications

• Solid grounding in general corporate and M&A transactions.
• Experience advising on cross-border deals, joint ventures, and/or private M&A.
• Strong academic background with training and experience gained at a reputable international or US law firm.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, high-quality practice.

Responsibilities

• Work on high-profile corporate and M&A matters across the region.
• Exposure to a broad range of transactional work within a collegiate, internationally-minded team.
• Mentorship and career development within an ambitious, growing team.

Skills

Corporate & M&A experience

Cross-border deals

Drafting & negotiation skills

Job description

Corporate Associate | Leading US Law Firm - Abu Dhabi

Our client, a prestigious US law firm, is seeking a Corporate Associate (3-5 PQE) to join its Corporate/M&A practice in Abu Dhabi.

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity to join a top-tier US firm's Middle East platform, working on high-profile corporate and M&A matters across the region. You'll gain exposure to a broad range of transactional work within a collegiate, internationally-minded team.

Key Responsibilities & Experience Required

• Solid grounding in general corporate and M&A transactions
• Experience advising on cross-border deals, joint ventures, and/or private M&A
• Strong academic background with training and experience gained at a reputable international or US law firm
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, high-quality practice

What's on Offer

• Join a leading US firm with a genuinely global reputation and platform
• Broad, high-quality deal exposure across the Middle East region
• Strong mentorship and career development within an ambitious, growing team
• Competitive, market-leading compensation package

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE PQE: 3-5 years