GCC M&A Counsel: Strategic Deals & Governance

Arada; Dubai; On-site; AED 540,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Arada in Dubai seeks an experienced M&A Lawyer to serve as strategic legal advisor across the GCC, leading mergers, acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures, and corporate restructurings.

You will structure and draft SPAs, APAs, JV agreements, and shareholders’ agreements, conduct due diligence, advise senior leadership on regulatory implications, and coordinate with external counsel and bankers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in law required; LLM an advantage.
• 10+ years of legal experience focused on M&A, corporate, and commercial law.
• Experience in international / multinational firms or in-house with large corporates.
• Ability to advise executives and manage complex transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage domestic and cross-border M&A transactions from inception through completion.
• Structure, negotiate, and draft transaction documents including SPA, APA, JV agreements, and shareholders' agreements.
• Conduct and oversee due diligence and identify transaction risks; advise on regulatory implications and post-acquisition integration.

Skills

M&A

Corporate Law

Commercial Law

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB)

Master's Degree (LLM) is an advantage

Job description

Arada in Dubai seeks an experienced M&A Lawyer to serve as strategic legal advisor across the GCC, leading mergers, acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures, and corporate restructurings.

You will structure and draft SPAs, APAs, JV agreements, and shareholders’ agreements, conduct due diligence, advise senior leadership on regulatory implications, and coordinate with external counsel and bankers.