Corporate Senior Associate Solicitor - Law Firm - Abu Dhabi

Corporate Senior Associate Solicitor - Law Firm - Abu Dhabi

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A well established regional law firm with a strong presence in the UAE is seeking to appoint a Corporate Senior Associate (5-10 PQE) as a key hire for its growing Abu Dhabi office. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer to join a firm with significant regional credibility and strong long term ambitions.

The Role

The firm is looking for a Senior Associate with a broad corporate background, ideally covering:

• General corporate/commercial
• Funds work
• Distribution, JV, supply agreements
• ADGM company formation

The role is Abu Dhabi based and requires someone who is confident with networking, client engagement and business development. This is not a back office role; the successful candidate will play a visible part in developing client relationships and supporting the firm's growth in the capital.

Candidate Profile

• 5-10 years' PQE with tangible law firm experience
• Strong corporate experience in Abu Dhabi, the UAE or wider GCC
• Background with a leading regional or international law firm
• In house returners will also be considered
• Arabic is advantageous, but not required due to existing coverage within the team

The Firm Offers

• A positive and flexible working culture
• A meritocratic environment with genuine recognition
• A stable, UAE foundated platform with strong client connections (government entities, major corporates, family groups)
• Significant internal support from a well connected partners, generating regular referral work
• Market remuneration, tax free
• There is clear progression potential, with the possibility for the successful Senior Associate to move to partner level quickly based on delivery.

Seniority level: Mid Senior level

Employment type: Full time

Job function: Legal

Industries: Legal Services and Law Practice