Corporate Associate (1-3 PQE) - Dubai

Agnew O'Brien Global Legal Recruitment; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in Dubai is seeking a junior corporate associate (1–3 PQE). The role involves working on M&A, joint ventures, and private equity matters, requiring strong technical skills and commercial awareness. Excellent tax-free salary and relocation package are offered, along with significant career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Full relocation package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ post-qualification experience in corporate law.
• Strong academics and excellent drafting, negotiation and organisational skills.
• Proactive, client-focused approach in a high-performance environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Client-focused approach

Education

Qualified in a recognised common law jurisdiction

Job description

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.

For more details, please submit your CV in confidence to [e-mail] or apply via this website.

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