Mid-level ECM, M&A Lawyer

We are seeking mid-senior level corporate lawyers with M&A and ECM experience to join our award-winning team in the Middle East.

Our offices in the UAE offer a full service which is completely integrated with, and supported by, our global network. We advise clients on major transactions in the Middle East and beyond. Our clients include public and private corporations, investment banks and financial institutions, governments and international bodies. Our lawyers specialise in providing a seamless integrated service.

We have the market-leading M&A and ECM practice in the Middle East and can offer our lawyers the chance to develop their careers through advising on the pre-eminent M&A and ECM transactions in the region.

"Premier practice with exceptional expertise in major M&A deals across the region. Represents clients from a broad range of sectors including food and beverages, aviation and financial services, and has played a key role in several major regional bank mergers and acquisitions of late. Has considerable experience acting for international financial institutions, major corporations and sovereign wealth funds. Much admired by the market for its seamless interdisciplinary approach and cross-border depth, with the capacity to work alongside the firm's other departments and offices with ease." Chambers Global 2021

"First-class firm with an impressive portfolio of big-ticket M&A deals across the region." Chambers Global 2017: Corporate/M&A, High End Cross Border, UAE Band 1

The Group

Having established a presence in the Middle East over 40 years ago, we have an excellent understanding of the business and legal environment in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East and offer applied expertise based on our involvement in headline transactions. We have extensive M&A and ECM experience in the region.

We apply our significant regional, European and international experience to a broad range of corporate, regulatory and commercial activities including mergers, acquisitions and disposals (both public and private), joint ventures, corporate restructurings and ECM.

Key Attractions

• Clifford Chance is the number 1 Law Firm in the Chambers Global Top 30 and has more Tier 1 rankings in the Global-wide tables than any other firm.

Key Responsibilities

• You will be given the chance to handle a variety of work, including public and private M&A, and ECM transactions across the Middle East.
• You will be expected to take responsibility for and manage transactions. This means that you will develop outstanding transactional and organisational skills as well as developing superb technical abilities.
• You will work closely with clients and other lawyers; and mentor junior associates.

Desired Candidate Profile

Your Experience

• Proven track record of acting or leading on M&A and ECM transactions.
• All candidates should be fluent in English and will have previous experience working in a "Magic Circle" or top tier international law firm. Fluency in Arabic language would be valued but it is not a prerequisite.
• In all cases, candidates should have first class legal ability coupled with a practical commercial approach; excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills; and enjoy being part of a friendly outgoing team. You must also have exceptional results throughout your academic history.