Legal Counsel

St. Leger Brockman Legal Recruitment; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency in Abu Dhabi is seeking a legal counsel / senior legal counsel with at least 5 years of M&A experience. The successful candidate will join a prominent M&A team and is expected to have strong communication skills and in-house experience. This contract position offers a unique opportunity to work within a leading international environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 PAE gained at a leading international firm.
• In-house experience within a listed company setting.
• Experience working with clients in the UAE / GCC.

Skills

Strong M&A experience

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

Education

Law degree

Job description

Overview

Fantastic 6 month secondment opportunity for a lawyer with strong regional M&A experience to join a market leader in Abu Dhabi.

Our client is looking for a legal counsel / senior legal counsel to join their M&A team.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 PAE gained at a leading international firm
• Strong M&A experience working with clients in the UAE / GCC
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• In-house experience within a listed company setting
• ADGM experience

Seniority

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Legal

Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates