Corporate Senior Associate

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader (Middle East) LLP; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader in Dubai seeks a Senior Associate in Corporate & Finance to join a global team. You will handle complex corporate matters, client relationships, and contribute to high-quality legal work in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong drafting, academic excellence, and the ability to manage multiple matters with senior oversight. You will work with colleagues across offices and participate in our Responsible Business program.

Qualifications

• We have an opening for first rate Corporate senior associate.
• Regional experience gained within a top tier firm in this space is preferred.
• It is essential that the candidate has a strong academic background (minimum 2.1 degree) with excellent written communication and drafting skills.
• The successful candidate will also have outstanding technical skills, together with the ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Specific duties or responsibilities may be reviewed from time to time to reflect changes in personnel and management structure, staff location or services.
• All members of the firm participate in our Responsible Business program.

Skills

Drafting skills

Written communication

Client relationships

Teamwork

Job description

Keen to become part of a truly global, collaborative team of professionals? Your journey begins here.

Job Title

Senior Associate

Office Location

Dubai

Department

Corporate & Finance

Employer

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Key Responsibilities

Specific duties or responsibilities may be reviewed from time to time to reflect changes in personnel and management structure, staff location or services. All members of the firm participate in our Responsible Business program.

Working Hours

40 hours per week, 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Additional hours may be required.

Technical Ability

Possesses good working knowledge and understanding of the legal principles associated with the scope of work outlined above; proactively develops this knowledge further. Shows awareness of legal developments affecting any specialist areas and regularly attends appropriate training sessions.

Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills

Motivated, reliable and flexible. Resilient and able to perform effectively under pressure with good time management skills (e.g. meets deadlines and responds to requests in a highly timely manner). Good attention to detail and focus on accuracy. Has an appreciation of when to seek advice and guidance. Strong project management and organisational skills, ensuring timely delivery to high quality standards. Takes responsibility for project issues (i.e., "owns" the problem, seeks to understand assigned tasks, follows through). Strong interpersonal skills (internal and client facing), both written and oral. Ability to work effectively with others in a team. Acts as a source of advice to others, sharing knowledge and expertise. Demonstrates financial awareness – attention to budgets and costs and timely completion of time recording. Uses appropriate level of effort for the task (e.g., performs the appropriate amount of research based on partner and matter needs); works cost effectively to provide value to meet clients’ needs. Takes ownership for own career development – proactive in soliciting performance feedback and addressing skills gaps.

Client Focus

Understand the industry and market in which the clients operate. Demonstrates commercial awareness – aware of clients' commercial drivers and own role in achieving clients’ business goals. Has good working relationships with clients, appropriate to the level of experience. Has a good understanding of clients, the sector and the associated risks and opportunities. Actively works to develop and strengthen new client relationships.

Firm Mindedness

Takes an active role in managing the firm's reputation both in and out of work. Understands the responsibility to give back to our communities. Understands the value of a diverse workforce.

Person Specification

We have an opening for first rate Corporate senior associate. Regional experience gained within a top tier firm in this space is preferred. It is essential that the candidate has a strong academic background (minimum 2.1 degree) with excellent written communication and drafting skills. The successful candidate will also have outstanding technical skills, together with the ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues and work well in a team.

Compensation & Benefits

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader offers excellent training and development, a superb working environment together with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Company Overview

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader brings together more than 3,100 lawyers across 36+ worldwide offices, combining global reach with deep sector expertise. Strategically placed at the intersection of business, finance, and government. Working seamlessly across practice areas and borders. Our combination marks a new chapter. Prepare to join teams of people that want you to succeed, where ideas move quickly, support is shared freely, and colleagues help each other grow, creating an inclusive culture where everyone can belong. You'll be challenged to perform at the highest level in an environment shaped by precision, judgement, and exceptional standards. It's a culture that expects excellence and gives you the opportunity to develop in every moment. Hogan Lovells Cadwalader is a global law firm with offices in many jurisdictions and countries. Some of the information displayed may not be applicable to the region in which you are applying, your individual situation or the local legal framework. The system uses standard terminology that applies irrespective of whether you are/will be an employee, partner or self-employed.