Senior Associate - MA

FGL Partners; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An established international law firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Corporate/M&A team in Dubai. This role offers an exceptional opportunity for a UK qualified lawyer with significant experience in high-value domestic and cross-border transactions. You will work with blue-chip clients and major private entities, managing complex M&A processes and contributing to business development initiatives. The firm provides a supportive international environment that fosters collaboration and mentorship, along with a competitive tax-free salary and comprehensive benefits. If you are ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic market, this role is for you.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive medical insurance

Relocation support

25 days of annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Supportive international team environment

Qualifications

• 7+ years of post-qualification experience at top-tier international firms.
• Proven experience in high-value M&A and JV transactions.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on complex M&A transactions and joint ventures.
• Manage transaction processes and contribute to business development.

Skills

M&A transactions

Joint ventures

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Commercial mindset

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

A leading international law firm in Dubai is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Corporate/M&A team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a UK qualified lawyer with extensive experience in high-value domestic and cross-border transactions to work on market-leading deals across the Middle East and beyond.

The Role:

You will play a key role in advising blue-chip clients, sovereign wealth funds, and major private entities on complex M&A transactions, joint ventures, restructurings, and general corporate matters. You will be expected to take ownership of client relationships, manage transaction processes from start to finish, and contribute to business development initiatives in the region.

Requirements:

1. Qualified solicitor in England & Wales.
2. 7 years of post-qualification experience at top-tier international firms.
3. Strong track record advising on high-value M&A and JV transactions, both domestic and cross-border.
4. Proven experience operating in the UAE market.
5. Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and project management skills.
6. Commercial mindset with a proactive and collaborative approach.

Benefits:

1. Tax-free salary with a highly competitive base and performance-related bonus.
2. Comprehensive medical insurance for you and your dependents.
3. Relocation support including temporary accommodation and settling-in assistance (if applicable).
4. 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays.
5. Professional development and continuous learning through internal training, global secondment opportunities, and client-facing leadership exposure.
6. Supportive international team environment with a strong culture of collaboration and mentorship.