Senior MENA Cross-Border Corporate Associate

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking to recruit an Associate (mid to senior level) to join their Global Transactions (Corporate) practice in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will handle a mix of private and public M&A work, participating in high profile transactions while developing client relationships. This role demands strong legal experience (3-6 years PQE) and an enthusiasm for business development in the MENA region, alongside a commitment to mentoring junior colleagues.

Qualifications

• 3 – 6 years PQE in England and Wales terms (or equivalent).
• Strong technical and commercial background.
• Committed to relocate to the Middle East.

Responsibilities

• Work on a wide variety of transactions for a range of clients.
• Mentor junior colleagues and demonstrate leadership.
• Contribute to developing client relationships.

Skills

3 – 6 years PQE

Strong academic record

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Client service orientation

Education

Law degree

Job description

A leading international law firm is seeking to recruit an Associate (mid to senior level) to join their Global Transactions (Corporate) practice in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will handle a mix of private and public M&A work, participating in high profile transactions while developing client relationships. This role demands strong legal experience (3-6 years PQE) and an enthusiasm for business development in the MENA region, alongside a commitment to mentoring junior colleagues.