mergers and acquisitions lawyer

Corporate

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that's dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Join our team as Associate General Counsel in the M&A legal group at UnitedHealth Group. This legal team oversees and supports the M&A function, with primary responsibility over acquisitions, divestitures, investments, joint ventures, key strategic transactions, and transaction-related antitrust, securities, tax, commercial, regulatory and lending legal functions enterprise-wide. Primary Responsibilities: <ul><li> Provide a full range of legal advice and services in areas such as M&A, acquisitions, divestitures, investments, joint ventures, commercial law, contracts law, securities, anti-trust, tax law, regulatory and compliance </li><li> Negotiate and execute complex M&A transactions and other strategic priorities </li><li> Manage internal and external stakeholders and oversee outside advisors in support of transactions </li><li> Assess legal risks and work with business and operational teams to mitigate and address </li><li> Provide executives across the enterprise with insights and guidance on complex legal issues, both domestic and international, and their commercial implications </li></ul> You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: <ul><li> Juris Doctorate degree with active license to practice law in at least one state </li><li> 3+ years of progressively senior experience in complex transactional legal work </li><li> 1+ years of Mergers & Acquisitions experience </li><li> Experience successfully directing staff and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment </li><li> Strategic thinking with experience developing a long-term plan and ensuring its execution </li><li> Proven exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, works well in a team environment, able to work in diverse environments and adhere to highest ethical standards </li><li> Proven analytical skills and strategic decision-making ability </li><li> Proven impressive executive presence with the ability to gain credibility, rapport and support from key internal and external stakeholders </li><li> Proven advanced writing skills </li><li> Proven advanced influencing skills and ability to display a solid sense of versatility in relating to different levels within the organization and people with varying backgrounds and ideas. Be able to facilitate consensus and directions for change </li></ul> Preferred Qualifications: <ul><li> 5+ years of Mergers & Acquisitions experience in a legal capacity </li><li> Specific transactional experience in healthcare or insurance fields </li></ul> Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $132,200 to $226,600 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Associate General Counsel, M&A - Minneapolis, MN or Denver, CO

DLA Piper

<div>DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let&rsquo;s see what we can achieve. Together.
Summary
DLA Piper seeks an antitrust lawyer with 8+ years&rsquo; experience in Hart-Scott-Rodio Act (HSR) filings to join its Antitrust &amp; Competition Group. In this role, the person would collaborate with other antitrust lawyers at the firm to support transactions including, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. Because this is intended as a specialist role, candidates should have substantial experience preparing HSR filings and familiarity with global merger control processes. Relevant government experience is preferred but not required. This position is open to all of our US offices but candidates in DC, New York, and Philadelphia are preferred.
Responsibilities
<ul><li>Communicates with clients.
</li><li>Supervises associates.
</li><li>Disputes:
<ul><li>Collaborates with experts.
</li><li>Assists with fact development and depositions.
</li><li>Reviews and drafts discovery responses, briefs, motions, and memoranda.
</li><li>Develops case strategy.
</li></ul></li></ul>Desired Skills
Superior research, analytical, and writing skills are highly preferred. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team, are a must. The ability to multi-task and prioritize is also required. Strong project management skills and attention to detail is critical to success.
Minimum Education
<ul><li>JD
</li>Degree from an accredited law school. 
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Certifications
Admission in the bar for the jurisdiction in which you are applying
Minimum Years of Experience
<ul><li>8
</li>Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 firm experience. 
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Essential Job Expectations
While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:
<ul><li>Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties;
</li><li>Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;
</li><li>Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product;
</li><li>Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required;
</li><li>Foster positive work relationships;
</li><li>Comply with all firm policies and practices;
</li><li>Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;
</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment;
</li><li>Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.
</li></ul>Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people. 
 
Physical Demands
 
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Work Environment-The firm's work location requirements may be modified at the firm's discretion
<ul><li>Hybrid - Regular in-office presence with some flexibility for work-from-home
</li></ul>Disclaimer
The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm&rsquo;s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.
Application Process
Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact (practice group coordinator inbox).
Search Firms
Per the terms of our agreement, all candidates must be submitted through the firm&rsquo;s agency portal for consideration. If you have an agreement with the firm, please log in to the agency portal. If you do not have an agreement with us and would like us to consider candidates, please send a blind candidate profile to LitigationTalent@us.dlapiper.com.
Pay Transparency
The firm&rsquo;s expected hiring range for this position is $450,000 - $525,000 per year depending on the candidate&rsquo;s geographic market location. The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate&rsquo;s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
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DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Job applicant poster viewing center .</div>

Of Counsel - Transactional Antitrust

Clyde & Co

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 Advise clients on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures/shareholder arrangements and equity investments;
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 Prepare and negotiate transaction documents including term sheets, share/asset purchase agreements, disclosure letters, joint venture/shareholder agreements, investment agreements, subscription agreements and ancillary corporate documents;
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 Conduct legal due diligence and supervise preparation of due diligence reports on legal matters;
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 To work as part of a regional Corporate team and support partners where necessary.
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 Prepare legal advice and opinions;
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 Closely work with clients, partners and maintain/develop excellent relationships with clients;
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 Project manage the delivery of services to complex challenging clients;
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 Ensure projects are executed in accordance with the firm's methodologies, guidance and professional standards;
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 Adhere to budgets and ensure client's expectations are managed;
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 Drafts articles and publications;
 
 
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 The Firm
 
 
 
 When you work at Clyde &amp; Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.
 
 
 
 Our Commitment
 
 
 
 Clyde &amp; Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.
 
 
 
 A Note on Privacy
 
 
 
 Please take a moment to read our privacy notice. This describes what personal information Clyde &amp; Co (we) may hold about you, what it&rsquo;s used for, how it&rsquo;s obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject.
 
 
 If you are submitting a candidate as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is an essential requirement and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to Clyde &amp; Co are aware of this privacy notice.
 
 
 This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde &amp; Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.
 
 
 عندما تعمل في كلايد آند كو، فأنت تنضم إلى فريق يضم 500 شريكًا قانونيًا، 2,400 محاميًا، 3,200 أخصائي قانوني، و5,500 شخص في ما يقرب من 70 من مكاتبها ومكاتبَ تابعةٍ لها حول العالم.
 
 
 قيمنا هي المبادئ التي توجّه القرارات التي نتخذها، وتوحدنا في جهودنا، وتعزز مجهوداتنا، سواء لنا أو لعملائنا وشركائنا.
 
 
 نحن ملتزمون بالعمل من منطلق المسؤولية وذلك من خلال التقدم نحو قوى عمل متنوعة وشاملة الذين يعكسان المجتمعات والعملاء الذين يخدموننا ونخدمهم. كلايد آند كو يلتزم بتوفير بيئة تمكن للجميع بتحقيق إمكاناتهم فيها وباستخدام مهاراتهم القانونية والمهنية لدعم مجتمعاتهم وبيئاتهم. ونفعل ذلك من خلال العمل الخيري والتطوعي ومن خلال الشركات الخيرية التي نتعاقد معها، ومن خلال تقليل تأثير التلوث البيئي، بما في ذلك التزامنا بمعيار SBTi Net-Zero ووضع أهداف طموحة للحد من انبعاثات التلوث في البيئة.
 
 
 كلايد آند كو يقدم مجموعة من الفوائد والدعم المصممة خصيصا لمنسوبيها، بما في ذلك الرعاية الصحية، وتخطيط التقاعد، ومبادرات تدعم الرفاهية.
 
 
 نحن نفخر بأن نكون منشأة تعمل لطرح فرص متكافئة للجميع ونشجع قيمنا الأساسية على دعم العدالة، والاحتفال بتنوع واختلافات أفرادنا. ولذلك فإننا نمنع جميع أشكال التمييز في مكان العمل لإعطاء فرص عادلة للجميع بالتفوق والازدهار. لذا، نحن نرحب ونشجع جميع طلبات التقديم الوظيفي من الأفراد المؤهلين القديرين، بغض النظر عن اختلاف هوياتهم.
 
 
 الرجاء أخذ لحظة لقراءة إشعار الخصوصية الخاص بنا بعناية. يصف هذا الإشعار ما قد يحتفظ به كلايد آند كو (نحن) من معلومات شخصية عنك، وأغراض استخدامها، وكيفية الحصول عليها، وحقوقك، وكيفية الاتصال بنا كصاحب بيانات. إذا كنت وكالة توظيف شريكة لنا وتقدم مرشحًا لنا، فمن الضروري وهي مسؤوليتك للتأكد من أن المرشحين الذين يتقدمون إلى كلايد آند كو على علم بهذا الإشعار الخاص بالخصوصية.
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Associate

Keys Recruiters

<div>
 
 Corporate Lawyer &ndash; Job Description
 
 
 
 
 
 Overview
 
 
 A Corporate Lawyer advises businesses on their legal rights, responsibilities, and obligations. They handle legal matters related to company operations, corporate governance, compliance, contracts, mergers, and acquisitions, ensuring that organizations operate within the law.
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
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 Advise corporations on legal and regulatory requirements
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 Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements
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 Assist with company formation, restructuring, and dissolution
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 Handle mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures
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 Ensure compliance with corporate laws and industry regulations
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 Advise on corporate governance and shareholder matters
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 Represent the company in negotiations and legal proceedings
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 Manage risk and help prevent legal disputes
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 Required Skills and Qualifications
 
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 Law degree (LLB or JD) and valid license to practice law
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 Strong knowledge of corporate and commercial law
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 Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
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 Strong negotiation and communication abilities
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 Attention to detail and ability to manage complex documents
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 Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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 Work Environment
 
 
 Corporate Lawyers typically work in law firms, corporations, financial institutions, or government agencies. The role often involves office-based work, meetings with clients, and collaboration with other professionals.
 
 
 
 
 
 Career Outlook
 
 
 Corporate law offers strong career prospects, competitive salaries, and opportunities for specialization in areas such as mergers and acquisitions and compliance.
 
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Corporate Lawyer

Reed Smith LLP

<div><div><div>Our Entertainment and Media practice group is seeking a 3rd - 6th year Corporate Associate with M&amp;A experience to become an integral part of our specialized music team in our Century City office.. This position offers a tremendous opportunity to engage in high-level transactions with a diverse roster of clients, including emerging and superstar-level talent, boutique and institutional music companies, investors, digital music services, and music business entrepreneurs.</div><div> </div><div>Key Responsibilities: </div><ul><li><div>Provide comprehensive legal counsel on music M&amp;A transactions, including conducting thorough due diligence and the preparation, review and negotiation of acquisition, sale and financing agreements. </div></li><li>Work collaboratively on a range of music industry transactions, such as recording agreements, album clearance work, music publishing and administration agreements, music catalog acquisitions and sales, management agreements, joint venture agreements, sponsorship and endorsements, digital licensing and matters related to copyright and Artificial Intelligence. 
</li></ul><div>Qualifications: </div><ul><li>Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing of the California State Bar. </li><li>A minimum of 3-5 years of M&amp;A experience at a reputable large law firm. 
</li><li>Experience in music catalog sales and acquisitions is a strong advantage.</li></ul><div>Personal Qualities: </div><ul><li>Exceptional judgement.</li><li>Strong oral and written advocacy skills. </li><li>The ability to integrate seamlessly into a close-knit, high performing team. </li><li>The drive and proficiency to hit the ground running on various transactions at the highest level. </li><li>Someone who aspires to partnership and views the role as a career-defining opportunity.</li></ul><div> </div><div>Pay Range: $260,000 - $390,000. This represents the presently-anticipated low and high end of Reed Smith's pay range for this position. Actual pay may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience.</div><div> </div><div>Benefits include:</div><ul><li>401k Plan</li><li>Medical</li><li>Health Savings Account</li><li>Virtual Health</li><li>Dental</li><li>Vision</li><li>Accident</li><li>Hospital indemnity</li><li>Critical illness</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Short term disability</li><li>Long term disability</li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts</li><li>Lyra Health EAP</li><li>Paid Family Leave</li><li>College Savings Plan</li><li>Transportation benefit</li><li>Back-up Child Care</li><li>College Coach</li><li>Pet insurance</li><li>Paid sick time</li><li>Vacation time</li><li>Excess Liability Insurance</li></ul><div><div><div> </div><div>Additional information on our benefits can be found here: https://www.reedsmith.com/join-us/united-states/experienced-lawyers-and-judicial-clerks/</div></div><div> 
 </div></div><div></div><div>ref#L12292025</div></div></div><div></div>

Century City - Corporate/Entertainment (Music) Associate, Mid-Level

JARS

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 Company Description
 
 
 
 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.
 
 
 
 Role Description
 
 
 
 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.
 
 
 
 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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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.
 
 
 
 DEPARTMENT PURPOSE
 
 
 
 
 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.
 
 
 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)).
 
 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.
 
 
 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.
 
 
 
 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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 Business development - development of personal plan, assistance with and implementation of business development campaign
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 Legal research
 
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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
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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

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