Mergers & Acquisition Lawyer

Arada; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Arada, a leading UAE-based developer of integrated communities, is hiring a senior Mergers & Acquisition Lawyer to lead and support strategic transactions across the GCC from Dubai. You will structure, negotiate and draft key agreements, conduct due diligence and advise senior leadership on risk and governance across multiple jurisdictions.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in M&A with both international firm and/or in-house experience, strong knowledge of KSA and GCC regulations, and a

Qualifications

• 10+ years of legal experience in M&A, corporate and commercial law.
• Experience in international law firms or in-house corporate departments.
• Independent management of high-value cross-border deals.
• Strong knowledge of GCC regulatory framework, especially KSA.

Responsibilities

• Lead domestic and cross-border M&A transactions from inception to completion.
• Structure, negotiate and draft SPA, APA, JV and related agreements.
• Conduct due diligence and advise on risk mitigation.
• Provide corporate governance advice across jurisdictions.
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Monitor regulatory developments and compliance with competition laws.
• Collaborate with external counsel, financial advisors, and regulators.
• Support senior leadership on growth initiatives and post-acquisition integration.

Skills

M&A experience

Corporate law

Commercial law

Executive advisory

Cross-border deals

Education

LLB (Bachelor’s in Law)

LLM

Job description

Mergers & Acquisition Lawyer

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Organising Institution / Firm

Rolling Basis (Official)

Not Specified

• LLB (Bachelor’s in Law) - required
• LLM - advantage
• Minimum 10 years of legal experience with a focus on M&A, corporate and commercial law
• Experience in leading international/multinational law firms and/or in-house counsel for large corporations
• Proven track record of managing complex, high-value M&A transactions
• Ability to advise senior leadership and executive management
• Strong exposure to KSA legal and regulatory environment; experience across GCC is highly desirable

Full Opportunity Brief

Contextual Overview

Arada, a leading developer of integrated communities in the UAE, is hiring a senior Mergers & Acquisition Lawyer to lead and support strategic transactions across the GCC from its Dubai office.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) - required.
• Master’s degree in Law (LLM) - advantage.
• 10+ years of legal experience, primarily in M&A, corporate and commercial law.
• Experience in both top-tier international law firms and in-house legal departments of large corporations.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage high-value, cross-border M&A deals.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Arabian (KSA) legal and regulatory framework; broader GCC exposure preferred.
• Proven advisory experience to senior executives and board members.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Lead domestic and cross-border M&A transactions from inception to completion.
• Structure, negotiate and draft SPA, APA, joint-venture, shareholders’, subscription and investment agreements.
• Conduct legal due-diligence, identify risks and advise on mitigation.
• Provide corporate law and governance advice across multiple jurisdictions.
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Monitor regulatory developments; ensure compliance with competition, foreign investment and licensing laws.
• Collaborate with external counsel, financial advisors, investment bankers and regulatory authorities.
• Support senior leadership on strategic growth initiatives and post-acquisition integration.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation details are not disclosed in the posting.