Corporate Associate

Aquis Search (on behalf of a well-established international law firm)

Dubai

On-site

AED 360,000 - 600,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Job summary

Aquis Search, on behalf of a well-established international law firm, is recruiting a mid-level Corporate Associate in Dubai to specialise in M&A and general corporate transactions.

The role involves handling sophisticated domestic and cross-border matters, drafting, negotiating, and advising clients, with direct exposure to partners.

This on-site Dubai position offers a competitive remuneration package and opportunities to develop within a growing corporate practice.

Qualifications

  • Strong Corporate and M&A experience gained at a recognised law firm.
  • Proven ability to run and support M&A from start to finish.
  • Common law qualification is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Handle domestic and cross-border M&A transactions.
  • Manage high-value and complex corporate matters.
  • Collaborate closely with experienced partners and legal professionals.
  • Maintain direct client exposure and contribute to strategic career development.

Skills

M&A experience
Corporate law
Client management

Education

Common law qualification

Job description

Corporate Associate

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Organising Institution / Firm

Aquis Search (on behalf of a well-established international law firm)

Rolling Basis (Official)

Competitive remuneration package

Mid-level Corporate/M&A lawyer with experience gained at a recognised law firm. Common law qualification preferred.

Law Firm Job

Contextual Overview

Aquis Search is partnering with a well-established international law firm in Dubai to recruit a mid-level Corporate Associate specializing in M&A and general corporate transactions. The role involves handling sophisticated, domestic and cross-border corporate matters within a growing corporate practice.

Key Eligibility Criteria
  • Strong Corporate and M&A experience gained at a recognised law firm.
  • Demonstrated ability in running and supporting M&A transactions from start to finish.
  • Common law qualification is preferred.
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and client management skills with strong commercial awareness.
  • Prior experience working on cross-border transactions is advantageous.
Responsibilities & Scope of Work
  • Handle a broad range of domestic and cross-border M&A transactions.
  • Manage high-value and complex corporate matters.
  • Collaborate closely with experienced partners and legal professionals.
  • Maintain direct client exposure and contribute to strategic career development.
Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Competitive remuneration package provided for this full-time, on-site role based in Dubai, UAE.

What level of experience is required for this position?

This is a mid-level corporate M&A position suited for lawyers with robust law firm experience in managing transactions from inception to completion.

Is a specific legal qualification required?

A common law qualification is preferred for this role.

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