Corporate Associate (1-3 PQE) - Dubai

Agnew O'Brien Global Legal Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in Dubai seeks a junior corporate associate with 1-3 years' experience to manage M&A and joint ventures. This role offers competitive tax-free salary, full relocation benefits, and significant career development in a dynamic legal market.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Full relocation package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ post-qualification experience in corporate law.
• Qualified in a recognised common law jurisdiction.
• Strong academics required.

Responsibilities

• Work across a range of corporate matters including M&A and joint ventures.
• Manage matters under partner supervision.
• Liaise directly with international clients.

Skills

Strong technical ability

Commercial awareness

Excellent drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Client-focused approach

Education

Qualification in a recognised common law jurisdiction

Job description

Job Details

Opportunity

A leading international law firm seeks to appoint a junior corporate associate (c.1–3 PQE) to join its busy Dubai office. The firm advises on complex, high-value transactions for major private equity funds, multinational corporates, and financial institutions, offering excellent cross-border exposure and significant career development opportunities.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will work across a broad range of corporate matters, including M&A, joint ventures, private equity, and general commercial advisory work. This is a fast-paced environment requiring strong technical ability, commercial awareness, and the confidence to manage matters under partner supervision while liaising directly with major international clients.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified in a recognised common law jurisdiction.
• 1–3 years’ post-qualification experience in corporate law with a top-tier onshore or offshore practice.
• Strong academics and excellent drafting, negotiation, and organisational skills.
• A team player with a proactive, client-focused approach and the ability to thrive in a high-performance environment.

Package & Opportunity

• Competitive tax-free salary with bonus potential.
• Full relocation and benefits package.
• Chance to develop your career in one of the world’s most dynamic legal markets.

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