M&A Lawyer

Caliberly; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global corporate legal team is seeking a Senior M&A Counsel to manage the entire M&A lifecycle, including leading negotiations and overseeing integration. The ideal candidate must be a qualified lawyer with 8 to 12 years of experience in public and private M&A, capable of advising on complex transactions. This role offers relocation support and a salary up to AED 25,000 per month.

Qualifications

• 8 - 12 years of post-qualification experience in M&A.
• Proven record of leading cross-border M&A deals.
• Advanced skills in transaction agreements.
• Ability to manage multiple high-stakes workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal aspects of M&A and investment transactions.
• Draft and negotiate key transaction documents.
• Coordinate due diligence with internal and external teams.
• Advise senior leadership on deal structures and terms.
• Oversee post-merger integration and legal management.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Integrity and judgment

Education

Qualified lawyer in common law or civil law jurisdiction

Job description

Job Title: M&A Counsel (Senior)
Group: Global
Location: Relocation to Thailand, Dubai, or Malta (Relocation support provided)
Salary: Up to AED 25,000 per month (Negotiable, based on experience)
Notice Period: Up to 30 days
Experience Required: Minimum 8+ years

About the Role

We are seeking an accomplished and highly strategic Senior M&A Counsel to join our Global Corporate Legal team. This senior-level role is key to advancing the companys inorganic growth strategy through mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other strategic investments worldwide.

You will oversee the entire M&A lifecycle from target identification and due diligence to negotiation, closing, and post-merger integration acting as both legal advisor and project manager. This role is ideal for a seasoned lawyer with exceptional commercial insight, negotiation skills, and the ability to operate independently in a dynamic, fast-paced, and international environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage all legal aspects of M&A and investment transactions from initiation to completion, including structuring, due diligence, negotiation, and closing.

Draft, review, and negotiate key transaction documents including LOIs, term sheets, share purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, and shareholder agreements.

Coordinate the due diligence process with internal teams (Finance, HR, Technology) and external advisors to assess and mitigate legal and commercial risks.

Advise senior leadership on transaction structures, deal terms, and negotiation strategies.

Strategic Advisory & Pipeline Development

Partner with corporate development to assess acquisition targets, joint ventures, and investment opportunities.

Provide early-stage legal advice on deal feasibility and alignment with long-term business objectives.

Monitor M&A market trends, especially in technology, gaming, and digital sectors, to inform deal strategy.

Oversee legal aspects of post-merger integration, ensuring smooth transition of assets, operations, and employees.

Support legal management of acquired entities and joint ventures within the corporate portfolio.

Refine and enhance M&A playbooks, templates, and internal processes to optimize transaction execution.

Qualifications & Requirements

Qualified lawyer in a major common law or civil law jurisdiction (e.g., UK, USA, EU).

8 -12 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in public and private M&A, gained at a top-tier international law firm; in-house M&A experience with a multinational corporation is a strong advantage.

Proven record of leading complex, cross-border M&A deals through the full lifecycle.

Advanced skills in drafting and negotiating sophisticated transaction agreements.

Strong business acumen and ability to advise on commercial and financial aspects of transactions.

Exceptional project management skills with experience managing multiple high-stakes workstreams simultaneously.

Excellent communication skills and confidence in advising senior executives.

High ethical standards, integrity, and sound judgment.