Associate – Mergers & Acquisitions, Public Procurement & Technology

The Associate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team advising international clients on M&A transactions, public procurement matters, and technology-related matters. The role requires strong legal fundamentals, commercial awareness, and the ability to operate comfortably in complex, fast-moving transactions.

The Associate will support the partner in charge along with the other associates across the full transaction lifecycle from structuring and due diligence to negotiation, execution, and post-closing matters.

Key Responsibilities:

Mergers & Acquisitions :

• Assist in structuring, negotiating, and executing M&A transactions.
• Conduct legal due diligence and prepare due diligence reports.
• Draft and review transaction documents, including term sheets, share purchase agreements, shareholders’ agreements, and ancillary documents.
• Coordinate with different counsels and advisors, and internal teams.

Public Procurement :

• Advise on public procurement and government contracting frameworks.
• Support clients in tender processes, bids, and contract negotiations with public authorities.
• Review and draft procurement-related documentation and advise on compliance and risk allocation.
• Assist in procurement-related disputes or regulatory issues, where applicable.

Technology & Commercial Contracts

• Draft, review, and negotiate technology and commercial agreements.
• Advise on regulatory and contractual aspects of technology-driven projects, including data-related considerations (to the extent applicable).

General

• Provide clear, practical, and commercially focused legal advice.
• Manage multiple workstreams under tight deadlines.
• Contribute to knowledge development and internal training.

Qualification Requirements:

Education & Professional Background

• Law degree from a reputable university.
• Admission to practice law in Egypt before at least the First Instance Court.
• 3–6 years of relevant post-qualification experience in a reputable law firm.

Experience

• Demonstrable experience in M&A transactions is mandatory .
• Prior exposure to public procurement and/or government contracts is strong advantage .
• Experience with technology and commercial contracts is strong advantage .
• Experience working on cross-border matters and with international clients is mandatory .
• Experience working on legal research is mandatory .

Skills & Competencies

• Strong drafting and legal analysis skills.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken); Arabic is essential.
• High attention to detail with the ability to see the commercial big picture.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Team-oriented mindset with the confidence to take ownership of assigned workstreams.

Personal Attributes

• Commercially minded and solutions-driven.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-responsibility environment.
• Professional judgment, discretion, and strong work ethic.
• Curiosity about technology and evolving business models.