private equity lawyer

Clifford Chance LLP

We are seeking a senior corporate lawyer with extensive 5-7 years post-qualified M&amp;A and private equity experience. 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. 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. 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. 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. You will work closely with clients and other lawyers; and mentor junior associates.

Senior M&A / Private Equity Lawyer

Clifford Chance

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 Who we are
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 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.
 
 
 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.
 
 
 
 
 
 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.
 
 
 
 
 
 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.
 
 
 
 
 
 Whichever area of the business you join, you&rsquo;ll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 
 The role
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are seeking a senior corporate lawyer with extensive 5-7 years post-qualified M&amp;A and private equity experience.
 
 
 
 
 
 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.
 
 
 
 
 
 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."
 
 Chambers Global 2021
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 "First-class firm with an impressive portfolio of big-ticket M&amp;A deals across the region.&rdquo;
 
 
 Chambers Global 2017: Corporate/M&amp;A, High End Cross Border, UAE &ndash; Band 1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The group
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 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.
 
 
 
 
 
 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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key attractions
 
 
 
 
 
 
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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
 
 M42
 
 , 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.
 </li>
 <li>
 Clifford Chance advised
 
 Abraaj Capital
 
 on the US$1.41 billion acquisition of Egyptian Fertilizers Company, the largest private equity transaction to date in the MENA region
 </li>
 <li>
 Clifford Chance advised
 
 Dubai International Capital
 
 and the founder shareholder in relation to their US$296 million disposal of a 75% interest in KEF Holdings Limited to Tyco
 </li>
 <li>
 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)
 </li>
 <li>
 Clifford Chance is advising
 
 ALAFCO
 
 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)
 </li>
 <li>
 Clifford Chance advised
 
 Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC
 
 (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.
 </li>
 <li>
 We are committed to working with clients as integrated team members - which means that, from day one, our lawyers have hands-on client contact.
 </li>
 <li>
 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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 <li>
 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.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 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.
 </li>
 <li>
 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.
 </li>
 <li>
 You will work closely with clients and other lawyers; and mentor junior associates.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 
 Your experience
 
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 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.
 </li>
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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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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Additional Information
 
 
 
 
 
 Hybrid working
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Equal opportunities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 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.
 
 
 
 
 
 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.
 
 
 
 
 
 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.
 
 
 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.
 
 
 
 
 
 Find out more about our inclusive culture here.
 
 
 
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Groww

<div><div>About Groww:</div>
<div>We are a passionate group of people focused on making financial services accessible to every Indian through a multi-product platform. Each day, we help millions of customers take charge of their financial journey. Customer obsession is in our DNA. Every product, every design, every algorithm down to the tiniest detail is executed keeping the customers&rsquo; needs and convenience in mind. Our people are our greatest strength. Everyone at Groww is driven by ownership, customer-centricity, integrity and the passion to constantly challenge the status quo.</div>
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<div>Are you as passionate about defying conventions and creating something extraordinary as we are? Let&rsquo;s chat.</div>
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<div>Our Vision</div>
<div>Every individual deserves the knowledge, tools, and confidence to make informed financial decisions. At Groww, we are making sure every Indian feels empowered to do so through a cutting-edge multi-product platform offering a variety of financial services. Our long-term vision is to become the trusted financial partner for millions of Indians.</div>
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<div>Our Values</div>
<div>Our culture enables us to be what we are &mdash; India&rsquo;s fastest-growing financial services company. It fosters an environment where collaboration, transparency, and open communication take center-stage and hierarchies fade away. There is space for every individual to be themselves and feel motivated to bring their best to the table, as well as craft a promising career for themselves.</div>
<div>The values that form our foundation are:</div>
<ul><li>Radical customer centricity</li>
<li>Ownership-driven culture</li>
<li>Keeping everything simple</li>
<li>Long-term thinking</li>
<li>Complete transparency</li>
</ul>
Responsibilities &bull;
<ul>
<li>Provide legal advice and support in the areas of private equity, mergers and acquisitions, and structuring.</li>
<li>Drafting and negotiating documents relating issuance of debt instruments</li>
<li>Advise on legal and regulatory aspects related to the structuring of entities and assist in structuring and negotiating complex transactions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.</li>
<li>Conduct legal due diligence, draft and review transactional documents for potential mergers, acquisitions, investment opportunities and fundraising.</li>
<li>Provide legal advisory on corporate governance and compliance with applicable laws.</li>
<li>Provide advisory on various aspects of law relating to the day to day affairs of the company, liaise with internal stakeholders, including senior management and other departments, to provide legal guidance on business decisions and strategic initiatives.</li>
<li>Stay updated on relevant legal developments, new regulations, and case law affecting private equity, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory aspects.</li>
<li>Manage and coordinate with external legal counsel, as required, for complex legal matters.</li>
<li>Conduct thorough legal research, analyse complex legal issues, and provide strategic recommendations to internal stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making and risk management.</li>
<li>Represent the company in negotiations, meetings, and discussions with external parties, including clients, regulatory authorities, and other legal professionals.</li>
</ul>
EXPERTISE AND QUALIFICATIONS
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized Indian university.</li>
<li>Previous experience with a reputable law firm is mandatory.</li>
<li>4-8 years pre-qualification experience as a core transactional &amp; corporate lawyer, with a strong focus on private equity, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate advisory.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of Indian corporate laws, regulations, and guidelines, particularly in the areas of private equity, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory.</li>
<li>Proven experience in advising from a corporate and regulatory standpoint. Proven ability to navigate complex legal and regulatory landscapes, providing practical and commercially sound advice to clients.</li>
<li>Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.</li>
<li>Ability to provide clear and practical legal advice to internal stakeholders.</li>
<li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a meticulous attention to detail</li></ul></div>

Legal Manager

Baker McKenzie

<div><div><div>The Role

Our Mergers &amp; Acquisitions team is seeking an ambitious, energetic and talented Senior Associate with 6 to 10 years PQE. The role will involve:
<ul>
<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>
</ul>
The Team 

<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>

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.

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.

Key Skills and Experience Required

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate all or the majority of the following:
<ul>
<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>
</ul>
Why join us? 

<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>

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.

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. 

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To Apply</div>

At Baker McKenzie we welcome direct applications.<div> 
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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 
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NO AGENCIES PLEASE 

<div></div>Please note Baker McKenzie does not accept unsolicited CVs. 
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Our Commitment to Diversity &amp; Inclusion 
 
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>

Senior Associate - Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions

Legal Route - Global Legal Recruitment

Overview A leading Corporate team is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate with 6+ years' PQE to join its dynamic team in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will work on diverse and complex corporate and commercial matters, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity deals, and multi-jurisdictional transactions. Responsibilities <ul><li>Advising on corporate law matters such as M&A, private equity, joint ventures, and reorganisations</li><li>Handling partnerships, LLPs, and corporate governance issues</li><li>Providing occasional commercial contract advice and corporate support to other teams</li><li>Managing client relationships and contributing to business development</li></ul> Qualifications <ul><li>Extensive experience in corporate law</li><li>Strong communication, drafting, and analytical skills</li><li>Proven ability in business development and client relationship management</li><li>Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines</li></ul> Why Apply? The firm offers a supportive and inclusive environment with opportunities for career advancement. We encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds, including neurodivergent individuals.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?oz7KrmCIbPQVWFT0uoOy9sVNksd8KvnCe" width="0" height="0" />

Corporate lawyer

Client of Thomson Legal Recruitment Company

Leading international law firm is interested in speaking with Scottish or Irish lawyers considering a move to the Middle East. 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. 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. Your role will focus on: • M&amp;A • Private Equity • Joint Ventures • Capital Markets.

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