Senior Corporate & M&A Lawyer — UAE Cross-Border Deals

Confidential Company; Dubai; Sur place; AED 180 000 - 300 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Confidential Company in Dubai is seeking a Corporate Lawyer to manage end-to-end transactions, drafting and negotiating broad commercial and corporate agreements across UAE mainland, free zones, and DIFC, with cross-border elements.

The role requires fluency in Arabic and English, leadership in due diligence, company formation, governance, and regulatory compliance, coordinating with government authorities and external counsel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law and UAE qualification is advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years of post-qualification legal experience, preferably in a law firm or legal consultancy.
• Fluency in Arabic and English; strong drafting in both languages.

Responsabilités

• Draft, review, and negotiate broad range of commercial and corporate agreements (NDAs, MOUs, Shareholders Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, Loan Agreements, Consultancy Agreements, Sale and Purchase Agreements, Tenancy Agreements, Settlement Agreements) in Arabic and English.
• Advise on UAE corporate, commercial, and contractual matters; lead corporate transactions, due diligence, and general advisory matters.
• Coordinate with government authorities, regulators, registries, and free-zone authorities; maintain files and documentation; mentor junior lawyers.

Connaissances

Arabic fluency

English fluency

Legal drafting

Contract negotiation

Client relationship management

Formation

LL.B. or equivalent

UAE legal qualification (advantage)

Description du poste

Confidential Company in Dubai is seeking a Corporate Lawyer to manage end-to-end transactions, drafting and negotiating broad commercial and corporate agreements across UAE mainland, free zones, and DIFC, with cross-border elements.

The role requires fluency in Arabic and English, leadership in due diligence, company formation, governance, and regulatory compliance, coordinating with government authorities and external counsel.