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Peerpoint

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 Corporate M&amp;A Lawyer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Progressive legal careers
 
 
 
 Peerpoint is A&amp;O Shearman&rsquo;s global platform for self-directed consultant lawyers who want to access the best work, clients, resources and bespoke support, while undertaking assignments of typically six months or more, either within A&amp;O Shearman&rsquo;s practice groups or directly with clients. Typical assignments based in Abu Dhabi or Dubai are 6 months in length and full time. There can also be opportunities that allow for flexible working arrangements. To find out more, please visit www.peerpoint.com.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Join us
 
 
 
 We are currently looking for lawyers with 5+ years&rsquo; top-tier post-qualification experience in Corporate and M&amp;A, including drafting and negotiating share purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, shareholders&rsquo; agreements and joint venture documentation; advising on corporate governance, restructuring and foreign ownership regimes; coordinating regulatory approvals with the DFSA, ADGM FSRA, SCA and CBUAE; leading and managing buy-side and sell-side due diligence; structuring complex cross-border and Shari&rsquo;a-compliant transactions; and supporting organisations on pre- and post-completion integration, reorganisations and corporate secretarial matters across free zones and onshore regimes.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Examples of opportunities include:
 
 
 
 
 6 months &ndash;
 
 Sovereign wealth backed portfolio company in the UAE. Embedded within a dynamic corporate development team in Abu Dhabi, supporting bolt on acquisitions, carve-outs and strategic minority investments across healthcare, logistics and technology, taking the lead on due diligence workstreams, drafting core transaction documents, and coordinating regulatory filings with the ADGM FSRA and SCA, including economic substance and UBO considerations.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 6 months &ndash;
 
 Diversified conglomerate headquartered in Dubai. Acting as an in-house corporate M&amp;A lawyer, advising on joint ventures and majority acquisitions in the GCC, negotiate SPAs and shareholders&rsquo; agreements, oversee completion mechanics and conditions precedent, and liaising with the CBUAE and sector regulators on change of control approvals in financial services and payments, as well as managing integration steps and corporate secretarial updates across multiple UAE free zones.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 3 months &ndash;
 
 Regional financial institution pursuing inorganic growth. The Dubai-based legal team required support for the structuring and execution of share acquisitions and asset transfers, ensuring compliance with DFSA requirements for authorised firms, delivering governance advice to the board and executive management, and coordinating multi-jurisdictional counsel on cross-border transactions involving DIFC, ADGM and onshore entities.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Our Criteria
 
 
 
 Successful candidates will:
 
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 Have a minimum of five years&rsquo; post-qualification experience at a law firm ranked as top tier for Corporate/M&amp;A work.
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 Ideally have recent in-house experience supporting M&amp;A execution or corporate development matters.
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 Preferably have experience in the Middle East and fluency in Arabic.
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 Have a desire to take ownership of their career and be responsible for their own professional development and network, proactively making use of any support and resources available.
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 Have researched the personal and financial factors that you need to consider when commencing a career as a legal consultant and be comfortable with the ways in which it differs from permanent employment.
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 Have a consultant mindset, including a highly professional, flexible and adaptable outlook and approach.
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 Have a practising certificate (or equivalent) which entitles them to practise as a lawyer in the region.
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 What makes consulting with Peerpoint different?
 
 
 
 A career with Peerpoint is unmatched in the market. Over the last decade, we&rsquo;ve helped lead the transformation of legal consulting as a truly credible option alongside private practice and in-house legal careers. We also have one of the most supportive offerings around, all with the full backing of A&amp;O Shearman.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Empowering your development
 
 &ndash; you&rsquo;ll be fully supported by our experienced team and will have access to A&amp;O Shearman&rsquo;s training, development and networking events, including opportunities to grow your skillset with A&amp;O Shearman&rsquo;s Advanced Delivery &amp; Solutions businesses.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Only the best for you
 
 &ndash; with access to the world&rsquo;s leading businesses and most progressive roles, we&rsquo;ll find you a role that&rsquo;s the perfect fit. On assignment, you&rsquo;ll have access to A&amp;O Shearman partners and professional support lawyers as well as extensive knowledge resources.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Let your priorities lead
 
 &ndash; it&rsquo;s never been more important to find the right balance. That could mean more flexibility over the time you spend between your personal and professional life, whether that's to pursue a passion, spend time with family or take breaks to travel the world.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Futureproof your career
 
 &ndash; if you need coaching or mentoring, our team can guide you on the range of diverse paths to help you grow your experience. By understanding your needs and supporting you at every step, we&rsquo;ll help you succeed so you can flourish both today and tomorrow.
 
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Corporate M&A Lawyer

MENA Recruit

Overview The RoleWe are recruiting for the in-house legal team for a leading real estate and destination development firm headquartered in the UAE. It operates across multiple business verticals, including real estate, hospitality & tourism, sports & leisure, and commercial / leisure destinations. This role will focus on complex M&A, private equity, and cross-border corporate transactions across major infrastructure and development projects. Responsibilities <ul><li>Lead on corporate and M&A transactions, including drafting and negotiating SPAs, shareholder agreements, and joint venture documents.</li><li>Advise senior leadership on cross-border corporate structuring, private equity investments, and strategic transactions.</li><li>Provide commercial and legal insight to ensure alignment of business objectives with legal risk management.</li><li>Manage external counsel on complex transactions to ensure quality and cost efficiency.</li></ul> Requirements <ul><li>UK, US, or Commonwealth qualified lawyer with 7-12 years of Post-Qualified Experience (PQE) in corporate law.</li><li>Proven experience in mergers and acquisitions and private equity, ideally with a top-tier international law firm or a major corporation.</li><li>Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills in English, with strong attention to detail and commercial judgment.</li><li>Ability to work closely with executive stakeholders and provide clear, strategic advice in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Salary is negotiable depending on experience and current package &A </li></ul> About the company MENA Recruit came to fruition in response to a growing need for international legal talent in London and Dubai. Its initial focus began in the Legal sector, evolving as a service provider for other sectors such as Administration, Marketing, Business Development, HR, IT, Finance and C-Suite positions. Over the last two decades, with roots firmly planted in the Middle East and operations expanding into the APAC region, MENA Recruit has gained intuitive industry knowledge and expertise. With its unique, people-focused approach, the firm has yielded competitive advantage for its clients and rewarding careers for the professionals it has supported throughout the years. The company is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of talent and service to its clients while working tenaciously towards helping them achieve higher retention rates. For this reason, MENA Recruit is considered by both candidates and clients as a consultant in the truest sense of the word, offering guidance to both people and organizations on how to adapt to the constant change in market conditions and how to anticipate present and future challenges. Presently, MENA Recruit provides services to organizations and professionals in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the United Kingdom. With such an extensive global reach, strong brand value, decades of expertise, and an innovative approach towards business challenges, its clear why MENA Recruit is the partner of choice for both in-house recruiters and candidates internationally.

Senior Corporate / M&A Lawyer

Hydrogen Group

Job Details The role offers the opportunity to work on high-end cross-border M&A and private equity transactions across the Middle East and globally, alongside a dynamic group of partners and associates with deep regional and international experience. The Role You'll be advising global corporates, sovereign wealth funds, private equity sponsors, and institutional investors on complex, high-value deals. The team handles M&A, joint ventures, restructurings, and private equity investments, often with a cross-border or regional dimension. Key Requirements <ul><li>England & Wales qualified (essential)</li><li>5-6 years' post-qualification experience in corporate M&A / private equity</li><li>Currently working at (or trained with) a leading US or Magic Circle firm</li><li>Strong transactional experience</li><li>Existing Middle East experience is required - UAE, Saudi Arabia, or wider GCC</li><li>Commercial, adaptable, and committed to a long-term career in the region</li></ul> Why Join? Work with a globally recognised team on high-value, strategic transactionsFast growing Abu Dhabi office with strong regional presenceExcellent platform for career development within a lean, high-performing teamCompetitive US salary and bonus structure

• US FIRM 5-6 PQE CORPORATE SOLICITOR - ABU DHABI •

One Ten Associates

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 One Ten Associates are partnering with a global institutional asset manager who is looking to hire an experienced M&amp;A Transactional Regulatory Advisor to join their Abu Dhabi office.
 
 
 
 
 
 Reporting into the Global Chief Compliance Officer, you'll act as the SME for M&amp;A Transactional Regulatory matters, along with Regulatory Affairs for the fund which is actively investing across various geographies.
 
 
 
 
 
 You'll be the key transactional regulatory advisor to the investment team and senior management/leadership. The job holder will work closely with the legal transactional team, providing the regulatory advice/oversight across transactions. You'll maintain relationships with global regulators, advising the business on developing regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions. The fund is active across all key financial markets, therefore global experience is advantageous however EMEA is a minimum requirement.
 
 
 
 
 
 The successful candidate will have extensive experience in acting as a key transactional regulatory advisor to the business, ideally within another global institutional asset manager or top-tier investment bank. Exposure to private market transactions is required (Private Equity, M&amp;A).
 
 
 
 
 
 Ideally, the candidate will be a qualified lawyer with a regulatory/financial regulation or M&amp;A transactional background.
 
 
 
 
 
 A minimum of 10+ years experience is required.
 
 
 
 
 
 Our client will assist with relocation, along with a highly competitive financial compensation package.
 
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M&A Transactional Regulatory Advisory

Corporate/M&A Senior Associate 5-8 PQE

e& UAE

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 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 Duties &amp; Responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 Projects: Leads negotiations and drafting of complex telecoms infrastructure sharing and interconnection agreements and reference offers such as for interconnection and infrastructure access and other strategic projects. Regularly interacts with legal counsels and senior legal counsels of counterparties, and internal subject matter experts including at director &ndash; VP level. Represents e&amp; in discussions with the UAE telecoms regulator and where required &ndash; also other UAE regulatory bodies. Instructs / oversees support from junior members of the team and helps to develop more junior members of RLA. Advises on strategy and avoidance of legal &amp; regulatory risks.
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 Advice: Provides complex and day-to-day advice in relation to telecoms regulations in the UAE in prompt and professional manner; where required, also advise on other laws and regulations in the UAE. Has ability to deal with or support on sophisticated competition law matters, both ex ante and ex post. Understanding of EU competition framework or similar is desirable. Has ability to deal with or support on sophisticated data protection matters. Understanding of EU data protection framework or similar is desirable. Advises in relation to dispute resolution of UAE telecoms regulatory disputes. Leads on formal complaints against the competition or other entities and defends the company&rsquo;s interests against regulatory complaints lodged by the competitor, other entities or customers. Regularly interacts with legal counsels and senior legal counsels from Legal department, and internal subject matter experts including at director level. Drafts legal documents and submissions on telecoms regulatory matters. Coordination with external legal counsel and Corporate Legal team where required.
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 Contracts and T&amp;Cs: Reviews commercial contracts and T&amp;Cs for telecoms regulatory concerns and other key risk matters. Redrafts relevant parts of commercial contracts and T&amp;Cs to align them with telecoms regulations and where required other laws and regulations and provides related advice. Negotiates contracts with partners and customers on expert level. Contributes with strategic input into overall structure of T&amp;Cs for telecoms services and where required also other related services. Regularly interacts with legal counsels and senior legal counsels from Legal department, and internal subject matter experts including at director - VP level. Drafts new contractual templates on expert level. Leads on formal complaints against the competition and other entities and defends the company&rsquo;s interests against regulatory complaints lodged by the competitor, other entities and customers.
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 Consultations and policy documents: Leads on responses to complex regulatory consultations, advises on strategy of response in order to protect Etisalat&rsquo;s legitimate interests. Presents to management on the impact and proposed strategy for response. Manages team of subject matter experts from internal departments to source comments and drafts the consultation response. Instructs / oversees support from junior members of the team. Undertakes research on telecom regulatory subjects as international best practice.
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 Other support: Participates in cross-functional assignments. Presents on telecoms regulatory matters to RA and other departments. Provides other related professional support to VP/RLA, Regulatory Legal Affairs and Regulatory Affairs team (this may include for example preparation of presentations to management, reporting, review of documents, responses to requests).
 
 
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 Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
 
 
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 Fluent &amp; proven extensive ability of Legal English skills to native speaker level and excellent English legal writing skills (studied law in English, worked as lawyer in native English-speaking country, worked in an international company as lawyer with very high level requirements of legal English)
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 Qualified lawyer
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 Telecoms experience.
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 Master&rsquo;s degree in law, ideally at internationally reputable university
 
 
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 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities :
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 Qualifications &amp; Experience :
 
 
 Use your personal email id to register and apply for this role.
 
 
 We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
 
 
 
 At e&amp; diversity is our strength and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We welcome and encourage all people to apply, regardless of gender, background, age and abilities. If you are a person of determination and require an adjustment or accommodation to the selection process, please send your request to DiversityEquity&amp;Inclusion@eand.com
 
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Director/Regulatory Legal

Robert Walters

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 A leading investment group is seeking a
 
 Legal Counsel
 
 to join its UAE-based team. This is a new position offering the opportunity to support a growing portfolio of regional and international assets across a diverse range of industries.
 
 
 
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 Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements (distribution, supply, procurement, licensing, and service contracts).
 
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 Provide legal support on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters.
 
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 Conduct legal research and advise internal stakeholders on contract interpretation and risk management.
 
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 Support corporate development and M&amp;A activities.
 
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 Assist in managing external counsel and coordinating legal advice across jurisdictions.
 
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 Candidate Profile:
 
 
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 2-5 years' post-qualification experience at a
 
 top-tier international law firm
 
 and/or in-house. (Candidates above 5PQE cannot be considered)
 
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 Qualified in a
 
 common law jurisdiction
 
 (UK, US, Australia, or equivalent).
 
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 Strong grounding in
 
 commercial law
 
 with excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
 
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 Exceptional communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
 
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Legal Counsel - Sovereign Wealth Fund

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