m&a lawyer

MENA Recruit

Overview <p><b>The Role</b></p><p>We 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.</p> 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 <p>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.</p>

Senior Corporate / M&A Lawyer

JARS

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  Company Description
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  JARS is a dynamic multi-disciplinary consulting firm specializing in providing comprehensive financial and legal advisory services to businesses. The firm also supports high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) with specialized wealth and treasury management solutions. JARS is committed to delivering tailored and strategic consulting to meet the diverse needs of its clients. By bridging financial and legal expertise, JARS helps clients navigate complex challenges with confidence and achieve their strategic objectives.
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  Role Description
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  This is a full-time on-site role for a Transaction Lawyer specializing in Mergers &amp; Acquisitions (M&amp;A) at JARS&rsquo; Noida office. The role involves managing and advising on M&amp;A transactions, drafting and negotiating legal documents, conducting legal due diligence, analyzing regulatory and compliance requirements, and providing strategic legal support to clients. The Transaction Lawyer will collaborate closely with the financial advisory team to ensure seamless integration and execution of deals.
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  Qualifications
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   Strong understanding of corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and contract law
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   Experience in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing legal documentation related to M&amp;A transactions
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   Proficiency in conducting legal due diligence and analyzing regulatory and compliance frameworks
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   Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
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   Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly
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   Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
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   Relevant professional experience and a degree in Law (LLB/LLM)
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   Prior experience in a law firm or corporate legal department focusing on M&amp;A transactions is a plus
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   Familiarity with financial
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 </ul>
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Transacion Lawyer- M & A

A&O Shearman

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  We are recruiting for an Associate and Senior Associate to join our Corporate M&amp;A Practice in Riyadh.
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  DEPARTMENT PURPOSE
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  A&amp;O Shearman advises across the full spectrum of corporate work including public takeovers, private M&amp;A, Private Equity, ECM, complex joint ventures, disposals and corporate restructurings, as well as general commercial, antitrust and corporate governance issues. We are a truly global adviser with an enviable geographic footprint. Our corporate team spans all of our offices and works seamlessly with a global community of relationship law firms. This platform provides our clients with the confidence that they will receive the highest quality advice in both their domestic markets and as they expand into new territories.
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  We are a leading adviser on strategic M&amp;A and have received extensive recognition of our market-leading position through being ranked in the top tier by each of the leading independent guides to the legal profession. Advising on high-profile, innovative and often 'market first' transactions has led to our corporate team consistently being ranked top of the M&amp;A league tables (including, most recently, top of the M&amp;A league tables by deal value in 2023 and 2024 (LSEG)).
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  In the last decade IFLR has awarded us the prestigious accolades of International Firm of the Year five times and M&amp;A Deal of the Year three times and most recently, Legal 500 awarded us Commercial, Corporate and M&amp;A Firm of the Year at the Legal 500 MENA Awards 2024. No other firm has matched our success.
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  As a result associates coming to this team will obtain some of the best experience available in the market. We are focused on growing our people so that they can fulfil their potential and become the best transactional lawyers.
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  ROLE &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES
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   Drafting, reviewing and amending documentation
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   Providing strategic guidance to clients
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   Managing client expectations and project delivery appropriately
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  <li>
   Business development - development of personal plan, assistance with and implementation of business development campaign
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  <li>
   Legal research
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  </li>
 </ul>
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  KEY REQUIREMENTS
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   Qualified lawyer
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   Strong technical knowledge with regards to corporate M&amp;A
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   Strong transactional experience
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   Intellectual curiosity and versatility
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   Self-starter with the desire and ability to continuously acquire, build upon and share know ledge
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   Detail-focused and self-motivated approach
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   Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
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   Excellent client relationship skills
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   Ability to operate at associate level within a complex international organisation
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   Strong commercial/business acumen with the ability to deliver creative and pragmatic solutions and advice
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   Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface at all levels and particularly to with the respect of the partner and fee-earner community, building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
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   Collaborative team player with the ability to develop and work in a fast paced, intellectually rigorous environment
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   A person of sound judgement, able to establish a high level of credibility
  </li>
 </ul>
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   Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required.
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Associate/Senior Associate - Corporate M&A

The Role
<br>A well-established private practice law firm in Riyadh is seeking a Corporate Lawyer (4–5 PQE+) to join its Saudi corporate team. The role focuses on general corporate work, with a strong emphasis on corporate regulatory matters in the Saudi market. The team advises both local and international clients, supporting businesses operating in or entering Saudi Arabia. Key responsibilities include: 1. Advising on general corporate and commercial matters 2. Handling corporate regulatory work relevant to Saudi law and practice 3. Supporting transactional work, including M&A, where required 4. Working closely with partners on complex, client-facing matters 5. Advising clients on corporate structuring and compliance in Saudi Arabia
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Requirements
<br>1. 4–5 years’ PQE or above in corporate law 2. Private practice background 3. Experience in general corporate and corporate regulatory work 4. Exposure to the Saudi legal and regulatory environment 5. England & Wales or New York qualification preferred 6. Arabic not required 7. Willingness to be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
<br><br>
About the company
<br>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.

Corporate Lawyer

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP

<div><div>After another strong year, the MENA Global Transactions (Corporate) practice has a solid pipeline of work for the most high profile and highly sophisticated clients in the region. As a result, we are looking to recruit an Associate (mid to senior level subject to relevant experience) to join the Global Transactions (Corporate) practice in Abu Dhabi.</div><div></div><div>
The successful candidate will work on a broad mix of transactions, with a primary focus on private and public M&amp;A and joint ventures. Much of the work will have a significant international dimension, providing visibility across our global network. Transactions will range from some of the largest and most complex deals to smaller matters that offer greater responsibility and direct client exposure.</div><div></div><div>
For this position, we are looking for a 3 to 6 years PQE lawyer (England &amp; Wales or equivalent) to work on a wide variety of transactions for clients across the region and globally.</div><div></div><div>
If you are interested in joining a Band 1-ranked corporate practice, working on some of the most prestigious deals in the market, we would love to hear from you.</div><div></div><div>
Department:</div><div></div><div>
We are widely regarded as having one of the leading corporate transactional and advisory practices in the world and we continue to act on some of the most prestigious and complex international deals &ndash; the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is no exception to this, where our corporate practice covers M&amp;A (particularly cross border), joint ventures, securities and capital market transactions, regulatory, restructurings and reorganisations as well as more general corporate advisory work.</div><div></div><div>
We act for a variety of organisations including sovereign wealth funds and government investment vehicles, leading regional and international corporates, international and regional banks, some of the most successful regional and international private equity houses, supporting them with their most complex and strategically important transactions.</div><div></div><div>
Our core sectors include financial institutions, energy (especially oil &amp; gas) and utilities, healthcare, retail and consumer and telecommunications within which we advise on outbound investments across the globe as well mandates throughout the region including in the GCC, wider Middle East and North Africa.</div><div></div><div>
Our practice is ranked Band 1 across the Middle East by all of the leading legal research directories.</div><div></div><div>
Our Middle East team has over 50 lawyers across the region in the UAE (Abu Dhabi and Dubai), Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Our Global Transactions (Corporate) Practice is Freshfields MENA&rsquo;s largest practice with experienced lawyers throughout the region.</div><div></div><div>
Key Responsibilities:</div><div></div><ul><li>
Working on a wide variety of transactions for a range of clients</li><li>
Working on full scale worldwide acquisitions of existing businesses, new ventures and a variety of joint ventures</li><li>
Involvement in the highest profile transactions in the market, not only regionally but globally</li><li>
Contributing to developing and deepening relationships with existing key clients</li><li>
Mentoring more junior colleagues and demonstrating leadership on corporate transactions</li><li>
Contributing to developing and managing client relationships</li><li>
Initiating specific business development activities</li></ul><div></div><div>
Key Requirements:</div><div></div><ul><li>
3 &ndash; 6 years PQE in England and Wales terms (or equivalent)</li><li>
Committed to pursuing a legal career in Abu Dhabi</li><li>
Strong academic record and qualifications</li><li>
Strong technical and commercial background</li><li>
Highly effective communicator (both oral and written)</li><li>
Able to work effectively as part of a team</li><li>
Confident, self-motivated and committed to providing excellent client service</li><li>
Able to manage a high degree of responsibility of work demands</li><li>
Enthusiastic participant in business development activities, including networking, organising and delivering seminars, attending conferences and publishing as well as proactive involvement in knowledge management</li><li>
Our lawyers in Abu Dhabi work closely with colleagues in other offices and are responsible for transactions throughout the MENA region. The candidate must be willing and able to travel across the MENA region and further afield as and when required</li></ul></div>

Associate (Mid to Senior level; Abu Dhabi)

Freshfields

<div>
 <p>
  After another strong year, the MENA Global Transactions (Corporate) practice has a solid pipeline of work for the most high profile and highly sophisticated clients in the region. As a result, we are looking to
  <strong>
   recruit an Associate (mid to senior level subject to relevant experience) to join the Global Transactions (Corporate) practice in Abu Dhabi.
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  The successful candidate will work on a broad mix of transactions, with a primary focus on private and public M&amp;A and joint ventures. Much of the work will have a significant international dimension, providing visibility across our global network. Transactions will range from some of the largest and most complex deals to smaller matters that offer greater responsibility and direct client exposure.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  For this position, we are looking for a
  <strong>
   3 to 6 years PQE
  </strong>
  lawyer (England &amp; Wales or equivalent) to work on a wide variety of transactions for clients across the region and globally.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  If you are interested in joining a Band 1-ranked corporate practice, working on some of the most prestigious deals in the market, we would love to hear from you.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Department:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  We are widely regarded as having one of the leading corporate transactional and advisory practices in the world and we continue to act on some of the most prestigious and complex international deals &ndash; the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is no exception to this, where our corporate practice covers M&amp;A (particularly cross border), joint ventures, securities and capital market transactions, regulatory, restructurings and reorganisations as well as more general corporate advisory work.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  We act for a variety of organisations including sovereign wealth funds and government investment vehicles, leading regional and international corporates, international and regional banks, some of the most successful regional and international private equity houses, supporting them with their most complex and strategically important transactions.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  Our core sectors include financial institutions, energy (especially oil &amp; gas) and utilities, healthcare, retail and consumer and telecommunications within which we advise on outbound investments across the globe as well mandates throughout the region including in the GCC, wider Middle East and North Africa.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  Our practice is ranked Band 1 across the Middle East by all of the leading legal research directories.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  Our Middle East team has over 50 lawyers across the region in the
  <strong>
   UAE
  </strong>
  (Abu Dhabi and Dubai),
  <strong>
   Bahrain
  </strong>
  and
  <strong>
   Saudi Arabia
  </strong>
  . Our Global Transactions (Corporate) Practice is Freshfields MENA&rsquo;s largest practice with experienced lawyers throughout the region.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Key Responsibilities:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Working on a wide variety of transactions for a range of clients
  </li>
  <li>
   Working on full scale worldwide acquisitions of existing businesses, new ventures and a variety of joint ventures
  </li>
  <li>
   Involvement in the highest profile transactions in the market, not only regionally but globally
  </li>
  <li>
   Contributing to developing and deepening relationships with existing key clients
  </li>
  <li>
   Mentoring more junior colleagues and demonstrating leadership on corporate transactions
  </li>
  <li>
   Contributing to developing and managing client relationships
  </li>
  <li>
   Initiating specific business development activities
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <strong>
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Key Requirements:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   3 &ndash; 6 years PQE in England and Wales terms (or equivalent)
  </li>
  <li>
   Committed to relocate and/ or pursue legal career in the Middle East
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong academic record and qualifications
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong technical and commercial background
  </li>
  <li>
   Highly effective communicator (both oral and written)
  </li>
  <li>
   Able to work effectively as part of a team
  </li>
  <li>
   Confident, self-motivated and committed to providing excellent client service
  </li>
  <li>
   Able to manage a high degree of responsibility of work demands
  </li>
  <li>
   Enthusiastic participant in business development activities, including networking, organising and delivering seminars, attending conferences and publishing as well as proactive involvement in knowledge management
  </li>
  <li>
   Our lawyers in Abu Dhabi work closely with colleagues in other offices and are responsible for transactions throughout the MENA region. The candidate must be willing and able to travel across the MENA region and further afield as and when required
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
</div>


Associate (Mid to Senior level)

Lex Law Office

<p>Required Corporate Lawyers for a boutique law firm to assist on routine M&amp;A and General Corporate matters.</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: ₹17,377.29 - ₹38,366.56 per month</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

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