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Legal Counsel - 4 years PQE, US/UK Qualified
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Legal Counsel - 4 years PQE, US/UK Qualified
Job summary
A leading conglomerate in the Middle East seeks a Legal Counsel with expertise in M&A and commercial law to join their high-performing legal team. The role involves providing legal guidance on business transactions, leading contract negotiations, and supporting new ventures while ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation from a top-tier law firm, a bachelor's degree in law, and a proactive approach to learning within a collaborative environment.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Must have a bachelor's degree in law from a reputable institution; international qualifications are essential.
- Minimum of 4 years PQE with a strong foundation from a top-tier law firm or corporate environment.
- Robust English drafting skills with attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Act as a key legal advisor on business transactions and lead contract negotiations.
- Support the development of new ventures and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Collaborate across departments to deliver practical legal solutions.
Skills
Education
As a Legal counsel, you will be part of a high-performing legal team where your expertise in M&A and commercial law will shape strategic decisions across diverse sectors. This role offers dynamic exposure, flexible portfolio alignment, and the chance to make a tangible impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Client Details
This is an established and successful conglomerate in the Middle East, with broad range of consumer-focused businesses in their portfolio and exciting future plans.
Description
· Act as a key legal advisor on business transactions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and risk management.
· Lead contract negotiations and provide clear, actionable legal guidance to internal stakeholders.
· Support the development of new ventures and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks.
· Review and refine legal documentation to uphold governance standards and mitigate exposure.
· Collaborate across departments to deliver practical legal solutions that drive business outcomes.
· Interpret financial and operational data to inform legal decision-making.
· Maintain strong relationships with external counsel and regulatory bodies to stay ahead of legal developments.
Profile
· Must have a bachelor's degree in law from a reputable institution; international qualifications (UK/US) are essential.
· Minimum of 4 years PQE.
· Strong foundation from a top-tier law firm or a large, complex corporate environment.
· Solid experience in M&A and/or commercial law, with the versatility to handle a broad range of legal matters.
· Robust English drafting skills, with a sharp eye for detail and clarity.
· Uphold the highest ethical standards and thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented culture.
· Comfortable working across sectors, with a flexible mindset and a proactive approach to learning.
Job Offer
· Attractive compensation package.
· Opportunity to work within a high performing team in a well-established and successful organisation in the Middle East.
Skills
corporate, m&a, commercial, US qualified, UK Qualified, legal, law* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
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