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Clifford Chance LLP

<p>We are seeking a senior corporate lawyer with extensive 5-7 years post-qualified M&amp;A and private equity experience.</p> <p>Our offices in the UAE offer a full service which is completely integrated with, and supported by, our global network. We advise clients on major transactions in the Middle East and beyond. Our clients include public and private corporations, investment banks and financial institutions, governments and international bodies. Our lawyers specialise in providing a seamless integrated service.</p> <p>We have the market-leading M&amp;A and PE practice in the Middle East and can offer our lawyers the chance to develop their careers through advising on the pre-eminent transactions in the region.</p> <p>You will be given the chance to handle a variety of work, including public and private M&amp;A, and PE transactions across the Middle East.</p> <p>You will be expected to take responsibility for and manage transactions. This means that you will develop outstanding transactional and organisational skills as well as developing superb technical abilities.</p> <p>You will work closely with clients and other lawyers; and mentor junior associates.</p>

Senior M&A / Private Equity Lawyer

Clifford Chance

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  We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm&rsquo;s global standards with in-depth local expertise.
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  Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.
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  Our one firm global strategy is focused on targeted growth led by the needs of our core clients, those who we can best support with the breadth and depth of Clifford Chance expertise, across the sectors and geographies, which matter most to them.
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  You&rsquo;ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they&rsquo;ve reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that&rsquo;s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you&rsquo;ll find across all of our teams.
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    The role
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  We are seeking a senior corporate lawyer with extensive 5-7 years post-qualified M&amp;A and private equity experience.
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  Our offices in the UAE offer a full service which is completely integrated with, and supported by, our global network. We advise clients on major transactions in the Middle East and beyond. Our clients include public and private corporations, investment banks and financial institutions, governments and international bodies. Our lawyers specialise in providing a seamless integrated service.
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  We have the market-leading M&amp;A and PE practice in the Middle East and can offer our lawyers the chance to develop their careers through advising on the pre-eminent transactions in the region.
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   Premier practice with exceptional expertise in major M&amp;A deals across the region. Represents clients from a broad range of sectors including food and beverages, aviation and financial services, and has played a key role in several major regional bank mergers and acquisitions of late. Has considerable experience acting for international financial institutions, major corporations and sovereign wealth funds. Much admired by the market for its seamless interdisciplinary approach and cross-border depth, with the capacity to work alongside the firm's other departments and offices with ease."
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  Chambers Global 2021
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    "First-class firm with an impressive portfolio of big-ticket M&amp;A deals across the region.&rdquo;
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  Chambers Global 2017: Corporate/M&amp;A, High End Cross Border, UAE &ndash; Band 1
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  Having established a presence in the Middle east over 40 years ago, we have an excellent understanding of the business and legal environment in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East and offer applied expertise based on our involvement in headline transactions. We have extensive M&amp;A and PE experience in the region.
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  We apply our significant regional, European and international experience to a broad range of corporate, regulatory and commercial activities including mergers, acquisitions and disposals (both public and private), private equity, joint ventures, corporate restructurings and ECM.
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   Clifford Chance is the number 1 Law Firm in the Chambers Global Top 30 and has more Tier 1 rankings in the Global-wide tables than any other firm.
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   We have long been recognized in directories, awards and by our peers as having the leading M&amp;A and PE practices in the region.
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   Our work on the most complex and innovative deals has helped further cement our reputation and has established our team as the clear market leader. You will work on leading deals for top tier clients in a dynamic and fast-growing market. The range, calibre and international scope of our deal flow is unrivalled. For instance, we have recently advised on the following key transactions:
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   Clifford Chance advised
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    M42
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   , an Abu Dhabi-based tech-enabled healthcare company, in connection with its acquisition of the entire share capital of Diaverum AB, that has made M42 the largest healthcare group in the Middle East.
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   Clifford Chance advised
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    Abraaj Capital
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   on the US$1.41 billion acquisition of Egyptian Fertilizers Company, the largest private equity transaction to date in the MENA region
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    Dubai International Capital
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   and the founder shareholder in relation to their US$296 million disposal of a 75% interest in KEF Holdings Limited to Tyco
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   Clifford Chance advised Mashreqbank on US$385 million NEOPAY sale (https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2024/09/clifford-chance-advises-mashreqbank-on-us-385-million-neopay-sal.html)
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   Clifford Chance is advising
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    ALAFCO
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   Aviation Lease and Finance Company KSCP on the US$3.3 billion sale to Macquarie AirFinance of a portfolio of 75 aircraft and order book of 20 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft (https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2024/06/clifford-chance-advises-alafco-aviation-lease-and-finance-kscpt.html)
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    Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC
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   (ADCB), First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) and a diverse group of other banks including Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC (who arranged and led an Islamic Murabaha facility) on Brookfield's &pound;2.2 billion recommended offer for Network International Holdings plc.
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   We are committed to working with clients as integrated team members - which means that, from day one, our lawyers have hands-on client contact.
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   We are proud of our reputation for being a friendly, supportive, meritocratic and diverse group and reinforce this with regular social events - both ad hoc and organized.
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   We run a sophisticated global training programme including local monthly courses run by The Academy.
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   Our remuneration package is one of the most attractive in the market.
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   You will be given the chance to handle a variety of work, including public and private M&amp;A, and PE transactions across the Middle East.
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   You will be expected to take responsibility for and manage transactions. This means that you will develop outstanding transactional and organisational skills as well as developing superb technical abilities.
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   You will work closely with clients and other lawyers; and mentor junior associates.
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   Proven track record of acting or leading on M&amp;A and Private Equity transactions.
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   All candidates should be fluent in English and will have previous experience working in a top tier international law firm. Fluency in Arabic language would be valued but it is not a prerequisite.
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   In all cases, candidates should have first class legal ability coupled with a practical commercial approach; excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills; and enjoy being part of a friendly outgoing team. You must also have exceptional results throughout your academic history.
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   Additional Information
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    Hybrid working
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  This role follows our 'balanced' hybrid working approach and as long as business needs allow, you will be supported to work in a hybrid way with the expectation of working from the office for a minimum of 50% of your time.
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    Equal opportunities
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  At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.
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  We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.
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  We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.
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  Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.
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  Find out more about our inclusive culture here.
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Baker McKenzie

<div><div><div><p><b>The Role</b></p>
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Our Mergers &amp; Acquisitions team is seeking an ambitious, energetic and talented Senior Associate with 6 to 10 years PQE. The role will involve:</p>
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<li>Advising on large scale, complex, cross-border M&amp;A, venture capital, private equity, and/or investment funds transactions.</li>
<li>Working closely with SWFs, national and multinational corporations and regional and global funds and family offices.</li>
<li>Drafting and negotiating key transaction documents, working with members of the team to manage due diligence, disclosure exercises and closings. Taking responsibility for providing a high level of client service.</li>
<li>Advising on key transaction documents including term sheets, offer letters, subscription agreements, share sale and purchase agreements, shareholders' agreements, joint venture agreements and ancillary documentation.</li>
<li>Working closely with the corporate Partners to develop leadership skills on transaction teams on large, complex transactions.</li>
<li>Developing relationships with clients including gaining knowledge of the client&rsquo;s businesses, economic drivers, market and sector requirements in order to ensure advice is relevant and commercial.</li>
<li>Working as part of a team including assisting with the supervision of junior lawyers and paralegals, and taking an active part in sharing knowledge and experience with the team.</li>
<li>Associates are given regular and direct contact with clients, with a culture based on associates being given the level of responsibility they are ready for, rather than a PQE based method of work allocation.</li>
<li>There are regular opportunities for secondments with clients. Posting to other offices under the Firm's associate transfer programme is also a possibility.</li>
<li>Engaging in business development activities and being active in the promotion of the Firm.</li>
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<p><b>The Team</b><b><br>
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<div>Our UAE offices offer clients one of the strongest corporate, M&amp;A, private equity, venture capital, investment funds and commercial practices in the UAE. Our team in the UAE works closely with global clients including major tech companies and multinationals, the region&rsquo;s leading sovereign wealth funds, private equity and venture capital funds and family offices. With offices across the region including in Saudi Arabia ('Tier 1' for Commercial, Corporate and M&amp;A), Egypt ('Tier 1' for Commercial, Corporate and M&amp;A), Bahrain ('Tier 1' for Commercial, Corporate and M&amp;A), Turkey ('Tier 1' for Commercial, Corporate and M&amp;A) the UAE team is fully integrated and offers clients unrivalled coverage for their most sensitive transactions. We are known for our deep knowledge of not just the UAE legal environment but the regional deal landscape and for being able to offer fully integrated advice across the region and globally.</div>
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Clients include private equity funds, publicly listed companies, sovereign wealth funds, financial institutions and major national and multinational corporations. Our practice is broad, and much of what we do is cross-border.</p>
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As the practice is fast growing, the prospects of career promotion are promising for the selected candidate. The emphasis is on developing well rounded, technically astute, commercially aware, relationship-focused lawyers, who are interested in a long-term career in a global law Firm.</p>
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Key Skills and Experience Required</b></p>
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The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate all or the majority of the following:</p>
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<li>A qualified lawyer with excellent academic credentials.</li>
<li>Experience and training with a leading international Firm.</li>
<li>First rate technical skills.</li>
<li>Excellent English communication skills (fluency in reading, writing, speaking).</li>
<li>Significant experience on M&amp;A, private equity, venture capital and/or investment funds matters.</li>
<li>Arabic language is an added value.</li>
<li>Strong client service orientation - a &quot;client first&quot; mentality.</li>
<li>Ability to develop strong relationships with clients.</li>
<li>Maturity, gravitas and emotional intelligence.</li>
<li>Ability to work well in both a team and individually.</li>
<li>A keenness to learn.</li>
<li>Respects and enjoys the diversity of backgrounds found in the Firm and amongst our client base.</li>
<li>Qualified candidates will have the ability to function smoothly in a global team environment with culturally diverse team members.</li>
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<p><b>Why join us?</b><b><br>
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<div>Baker McKenzie is a truly global law Firm. Founded in 1949, we advise many of the world&rsquo;s most dynamic and successful business organisations through our 13,000 people in 77 offices across 47 countries. Yet big does not mean impersonal. We work hard to ensure that everyone knows their role and has the support they need to perform it to the highest standard. Our culture encourages this - how we work, think and behave in a collaborative and fulfilling way.</div>
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In the Gulf region Baker McKenzie has been active for more than three decades and our practice now boasts over 100 lawyers based in our seven offices in the Middle East &ndash; Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Cairo, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, and Riyadh. As a pioneering Firm, we were most notably the first to enter both the Saudi and Egyptian markets.</p>
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The Firm has built an established and substantial presence in the Middle East &amp; Africa region, with all offices working in close collaboration to service clients&rsquo; needs on a range of matters, including banking and finance, project finance, Islamic finance, corporate/M&amp;A and dispute resolution. We work closely with key local players &mdash; including governmental and regulatory entities, financial institutions, family-owned conglomerates and corporates across all industry sectors &mdash; as well with global investors and corporations establishing and consolidating their presence in the region.</p><br>
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To Apply</b></div>
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At Baker McKenzie we welcome direct applications.</p><div><br>
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For more information about this position or to discuss any adjustments you may require during the process please contact in confidence, Vanessa Renforth, Recruitment Manager, at Vanessa.Renforth@bakermckenzie.com<br>
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<b>NO AGENCIES PLEASE</b><b><br>
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<div></div>Please note Baker McKenzie does not accept unsolicited CVs.<br>
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<b>Our Commitment to Diversity &amp; Inclusion</b><br>
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</p>Baker McKenzie has a culture of diversity and inclusion in its DNA &ndash; since our beginning, the differences of our people have helped us to work fluently across borders, cultures and practices. This is intrinsic to everything we do and underpins Baker McKenzie's vision to be the global law Firm of choice. We understand that organisations work best when people with different backgrounds and points of view are brought together. We also know people perform at their best when they can be themselves at work. Baker McKenzie is committed to serving our clients with innovative solutions brought about by a diverse talent pool and an inclusive community.</div></div></div></div><p></p>

Senior Associate - Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions

Client of Thomson Legal Recruitment Company

<br>Leading international law firm is interested in speaking with Scottish or Irish lawyers considering a move to the Middle East.<br>Working out of the Middle East HQ in Dubai the firm offer challenging and interested work combined with an exceptional tax-free salary, housing allowance and full relocation support.<br>You will have the opportunity to work on some of the largest corporate transactions and the chance to work with a team with a worldwide reputation. There will also be the chance to work in other offers and explore the region in Abu Dhabi, Qatar and Bahrain.<br>Your role will focus on:<br>• M&amp;A<br>• Private Equity<br>• Joint Ventures<br>• Capital Markets.<br><br>

Banking Lawyer

Sonder Consultants

<div></div><div><div><p>A global law firm is seeking a talented Senior Associate to join its expanding corporate team in the Middle East. The group advises on complex cross-border M&amp;A, private equity, venture capital, and investment structures for major corporates, sovereign wealth funds, and leading financial sponsors.</p><div><b>
The Opportunity</b><br>
<ul><li>Lead on high-value corporate transactions with direct client access</li><li>Draft and negotiate core documentation including SPAs, JVs, and shareholder arrangements</li><li>Manage due diligence, disclosure, and closing processes</li><li>Develop trusted client relationships and commercial sector insight</li><li>Mentor junior lawyers and play an active role in knowledge sharing</li><li>Engage in business development with a view toward long-term progression</li><li>Opportunity for client secondments and international mobility within the network</li></ul></div><div><b>
You Will Bring</b><br>
<ul><li>6&ndash;10 PQE in M&amp;A, PE, VC, or investment funds</li><li>Experience in a reputable international firm</li><li>Strong drafting, negotiation, and client-handling skills</li><li>Excellent written and spoken English</li><li>Commercial awareness and a proactive mindset</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively across global teams</li></ul></div><p>
Arabic language skills are beneficial but not essential.</p><p>
This is a fast-growing practice where strong performers can expect exciting career prospects and a platform to build a well-rounded, globally connected corporate practice.</p></div></div><div></div>
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