Corporate Senior Associate Solicitor - Law Firm - Abu Dhabi

Aventus Global Talent; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Corporate Senior Associate Lawyer with 5-10 PQE. This role involves engaging in corporate transactions, handling funds work, and developing client relationships. The ideal candidate will have strong corporate experience in Abu Dhabi or the GCC with a background in a leading law firm. This position offers a positive work environment, competitive market remuneration, and clear progression potential towards partnership.

Benefits

Tax-free market remuneration

Flexibility in working culture

Meritocratic environment with recognition

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of PQE with tangible law firm experience.
• Strong corporate experience within Abu Dhabi, the UAE or wider GCC.
• Background with leading regional or international law firm.

Responsibilities

• Engage in general corporate/commercial work.
• Handle funds work and distribution agreements.
• Manage JV and supply agreements.

Skills

Corporate/commercial experience

Client engagement

Business development

Networking skills

Job description

Corporate Senior Associate Lawyer (5–10 PQE) - Regional Law Firm – Abu Dhabi

A well‑established regional law firm with a strong presence in the UAE is seeking to appoint a Corporate Senior Associate (5–10 PQE) as a key hire for its growing Abu Dhabi office. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer to join a firm with significant regional credibility and strong long‑term ambitions.

The Role

• General corporate/commercial
• Funds work
• Distribution
• JV
• Supply agreements
• ADGM company formation

The role is Abu Dhabi‑based and requires someone who is confident with networking, client engagement and business development. This is not a back‑office role; the successful candidate will play a visible part in developing client relationships and supporting the firm’s growth in the capital.

Candidate Profile

• 5–10 years’ PQE with tangible law firm experience
• Strong corporate experience in Abu Dhabi, the UAE or wider GCC
• Background with leading regional or international law firm
• In‑house returners will also be considered
• Arabic is advantageous, but not required due to existing coverage within the team

Firm Environment & Progression

• A positive and flexible working culture
• A meritocratic environment with genuine recognition
• A stable, UAE‑founded platform with strong client connections (government entities, major corporates, family groups)
• Significant internal support from a well‑connected partners, generating regular referral work
• Market remuneration, tax free
• There is clear progression potential, with the possibility for the successful Senior Associate to move to partner level quickly based on delivery