Senior Corporate M&A Lawyer: Middle East Deals Leader

Brandon James Ltd; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a Senior Corporate M&A Lawyer to join their Dubai and Abu Dhabi offices. In this role, you will advise on complex, high-value transactions across the Middle East, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and private equity. Ideal candidates are UK qualified with experience at a top-tier firm, strong negotiation skills, and a focus on corporate M&A. Attractive remuneration packages await in a rapidly growing market.

Benefits

Tax-efficient remuneration packages

Significant client exposure

Qualifications

• Senior associate level with strong post-qualification experience.
• Experience in advising on mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions.
• Desirable Middle East or UAE experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise on domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions.
• Structure and negotiate joint ventures and strategic investments.
• Act on private equity transactions, including acquisitions and disposals.

Skills

Corporate M&A expertise

Negotiation skills

Commercial skills

Arabic language skills

Education

UK or common law qualification

Trained and practising at a top-tier international or Magic Circle law firm

Job description

A leading international law firm is seeking a Senior Corporate M&A Lawyer to join their Dubai and Abu Dhabi offices. In this role, you will advise on complex, high-value transactions across the Middle East, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and private equity. Ideal candidates are UK qualified with experience at a top-tier firm, strong negotiation skills, and a focus on corporate M&A. Attractive remuneration packages await in a rapidly growing market.