Dubai M&A Associate — Energy & Infrastructure

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (Thailand); Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer in Dubai seeks a qualified legal practitioner with 2-3 years PQE to support complex corporate matters, especially in Energy and Infrastructure. The role involves managing M&A, joint ventures and cross-border transactions, mentoring associates, and contributing to knowledge management and client service.

UAE experience is preferred. You will work in a top-tier environment focused on demanding litigation, regulatory work and private market deals, with an emphasis on

Qualifications

• Must have 2-3 years of post-qualification experience in corporate work.
• UAE experience preferred.
• Strong due diligence, drafting, negotiation and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advising on a range of transactions across multiple sectors, with emphasis on transactional work in Energy and Infrastructure.
• Involvement in M&A, joint ventures, investments and reorganisations.
• Leading on aspects of transactions, supervising associates and the firm’s Digital Legal Delivery team.
• Building client relationships and providing excellent service with timely progress updates.
• Support the firm by building relationships across offices and preparing precedents and marketing documents.
• Complying with risk requirements, firm policies and professional responsibilities.

Skills

PQE 2-3 years

Education

Qualified/admitted legal practitioner in common law jurisdiction

Job description

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer in Dubai seeks a qualified legal practitioner with 2-3 years PQE to support complex corporate matters, especially in Energy and Infrastructure. The role involves managing M&A, joint ventures and cross-border transactions, mentoring associates, and contributing to knowledge management and client service.

UAE experience is preferred. You will work in a top-tier environment focused on demanding litigation, regulatory work and private market deals, with an emphasis on