Senior Legal Counsel - Corporate M&A - Abu Dhabi

Jameson Legal.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to lead the Corporate function and focus on Corporate M&A matters. Applicants must have at least 10 years of experience, be bilingual in English and Arabic, and possess a strong understanding of UAE legal frameworks and regulatory risk management. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work with a state-owned investment fund that invests across various asset classes.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years' PQE in Corporate M&A.
• Experience with government-owned entities.
• Background from an internationally recognized law firm or significant investment group.

Responsibilities

• Head the Corporate function.
• Provide expertise in Corporate M&A matters.
• Manage investment transactions cross-border.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Arabic

Strong understanding of UAE legal frameworks

Experience in corporate governance

Regulatory risk management

Education

Qualified Lawyer

Job description

We have been instructed on an excellent opportunity to work with a state-owned investment fund in Abu Dhabi who invest in opportunities locally, regionally and internationally across asset classes that diversify and enhance the economy of the UAE. Our client are looking to hire a Senior Legal Counsel who will head up the Corporate function and will provide specific expertise in Corporate M&A matters and investment transactions cross-border including private equity and fund structuring.

Successful candidates will have a strong understanding of UAE legal frameworks in corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory risk management having extensive experience of working with government owned entities. It is essential that you must be fully bilingual in English and Arabic (speaking and legal drafting).

Applicants must have at least 10 years' PQE in Corporate M&A either from an internationally recognised law firm or in-house at a significant investment group based in the UAE.

Plaese contact Robert Gregorio for further information.

Please note that where a level of preferred experience or qualification is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.