Senior Associate –M&A

Antal International; Muscat; On-site; OMR 35,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Antal International is recruiting a Senior Associate for its Corporate/M&A practice in Muscat, Oman. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience handling domestic and cross-border transactions, including SPAs, SHAs and JV agreements, and will work closely with Partners to advise on structuring and execution for private equity, funds and institutional investors.

Applicants should possess 8+ years PQE, be Common Law qualified, and be prepared to relocate to Oman.

Qualifications

• 8+ years PQE in Corporate/M&A, with cross-border experience.
• Common Law qualified lawyer.
• Experience advising investment funds, private equity or institutional investors.
• GCC experience, Oman preferred.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and transaction management skills.
• Willing to relocate to Oman.

Responsibilities

• Advise on domestic and cross-border Corporate & M&A transactions.
• Lead and support acquisitions, disposals, investments and joint ventures.
• Draft, review and negotiate transaction documentation (SPAs, SHAs, JV agreements).
• Conduct and manage legal due diligence.
• Advise on transaction structuring and execution for corporate clients and investors.
• Support private equity, investment funds and institutional investors on investment transactions.
• Advise on corporate restructurings, shareholder arrangements, and other corporate matters.
• Collaborate with Partners and Corporate/Commercial team; support energy, renewable energy and infrastructure transactions.

Skills

Corporate/M&A

Cross-border transactions

Drafting & negotiation

Due diligence

Investment funds experience

GCC/Oman experience

Common Law qualified

M&A deal execution

Job description

About the Opportunity

Our client, an emerging legal practice/Law firm in Oman, is looking to appoint a Senior Associate – Corporate / M&A as part of the strategic development of its Corporate & M&A practice.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Corporate / M&A transactions, with exposure to advising investment funds, private equity investors, institutional investors and investment companies on complex and cross-border transactions.

Position- Muscat, Oman

Salary- Competitive as Industry standards

Key Responsibilities

General Corporate & M&A

• Advise clients on domestic and cross-border Corporate and M&A transactions.
• Lead and support acquisitions, disposals, investments and joint ventures.
• Draft, review and negotiate transaction documentation, including SPAs, SHAs and JV agreements.
• Conduct and manage legal due diligence.
• Advise investors and corporate clients on transaction structuring and execution.
• Support private equity, investment funds and institutional investors on investment transactions.
• Advise on corporate restructurings, shareholder arrangements and other corporate matters.
• Work closely with Partners and other members of the Corporate/Commercial team.
• Where relevant, support transactions involving energy, renewable energy and infrastructure.

Investment Funds

• Advise on private equity, venture capital, real estate, infrastructure and other alternative investment structures.
• Draft and negotiate fund documentation, including:
• Limited Partnership Agreements (LPAs)
• Private Placement / Offering Memoranda
• Subscription Agreements
• Investment Management Agreements
• Investment Advisory Agreements
• Management and Performance Fee arrangements
• Side letters
• Fund administration and custody agreements
• Joint venture and co-investment documentation
• Advise on fund governance, investor rights, conflicts of interest and fiduciary matters.
• Support fund launches, closings, capital calls, distributions, transfers and other lifecycle events.
• Advise on regulatory and compliance requirements applicable to investment funds and asset managers.
• Conduct legal and regulatory analysis relating to licensing, marketing and distribution of funds.

Candidate Requirements

• Common Law qualified lawyer.
• Approximately 8+ years PQE preferred; exceptional candidates outside this range may also be considered.
• Strong experience in Corporate / M&A, preferably gained within a reputable law firm.
• Demonstrable experience handling complex and cross-border transactions.
• Experience advising investment funds, private equity investors, institutional investors or investment companies would be highly advantageous.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and transaction management skills.
• Experience with M&A, investments, joint ventures, SPAs, SHAs and legal due diligence.
• GCC experience is preferred, particularly in Oman, UAE, Saudi Arabia or Qatar.
• Exposure to renewable energy is preferred, while infrastructure, power or other major projects would be an advantage.
• Candidates currently based in Oman or elsewhere in the GCC who are open to relocating to Oman will be considered.

Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a growing legal practice in Oman and play a key role in developing and expanding its Corporate / M&A practice, working closely with Partners and sophisticated corporate and investment clients.