M&A Lawyer

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

Job summary

A leading global corporate legal team is seeking a Senior M&A Counsel to drive their inorganic growth strategy. The role involves overseeing the entire M&A lifecycle, from target identification to post-merger integration. Ideal candidates will have 8-12 years of experience in M&A, a strong legal background, and exceptional negotiation skills. The position offers competitive compensation and relocation support to various locations including Thailand or Malta.

Benefits

Relocation support

Qualifications

• 8 - 12 years of post-qualification experience in M&A.
• Qualified lawyer in a major common law or civil law jurisdiction.
• Proven record of leading complex cross-border M&A deals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all legal aspects of M&A transactions.
• Draft and negotiate key transaction documents.
• Advise senior leadership on transaction structures.

Skills

Legal advisory

Negotiation skills

Project management

Cross-border M&A experience

Business acumen

Education

Qualified lawyer in a major jurisdiction

Post-qualification experience (8-12 years)

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

Transaction Execution & Management

• 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.

Post-Closing Integration & Portfolio Management

• 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.