Senior Corporate / M&A Lawyer

MENA Recruit Pty Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate and development firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a qualified lawyer to lead corporate and M&A transactions. The ideal candidate will have 7-12 years of experience in corporate law, and strong drafting and negotiation skills. This role involves advising senior leadership on legal and commercial matters within a fast-paced environment. Salary is AED 47K–50K per month, slightly negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of Post-Qualified Experience (PQE) in corporate law.
• Proven experience in mergers and acquisitions and private equity.
• Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead on corporate and M&A transactions.
• Advise on cross-border corporate structuring.
• Manage external counsel on complex transactions.

Skills

Drafting and negotiating

Corporate structuring

Legal risk management

Strategic advice

Education

UK, US, or Commonwealth qualified lawyer

Job description

We are recruiting for the in-house legal team for a leading real estate and destination development firm headquartered in the UAE. It operates across multiple business verticals, including real estate, hospitality & tourism, sports & leisure, and commercial/leisure destinations.

Responsibilities

• Lead on corporate and M&A transactions, including drafting and negotiating SPAs, shareholder agreements, and joint venture documents.

• Advise senior leadership on cross-border corporate structuring, private equity investments, and strategic transactions.

• Provide commercial and legal insight to ensure alignment of business objectives with legal risk management.

• Manage external counsel on complex transactions to ensure quality and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• UK, US, or Commonwealth qualified lawyer with 7–12 years of Post-Qualified Experience (PQE) in corporate law.

• Proven experience in mergers and acquisitions and private equity, ideally with a top-tier international law firm or a major corporate.

• Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills in English, with strong attention to detail and commercial judgment.

• Ability to work closely with executive stakeholders and provide clear, strategic advice in a fast-paced environment.

Salary: AED 47K–50K per month (slightly negotiable depending on experience and current package).

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