Senior Associate, Corporate

The organisation

A full-service international firm with a Dubai partnership that does M&A, joint ventures, holding structures and ongoing corporate advice for regional groups and inbound clients. The corporate team is busy and short at this level.

The work

• Run transactions from term sheet through completion, with a partner in the room when it counts.
• Draft and negotiate SPAs, JV agreements, shareholders' arrangements and ancillary documents.
• Manage due diligence, conditions, and the close checklist.
• Advise on day-to-day corporate matters for retained clients.
• Supervise juniors and keep files moving without being asked twice.

Who we are looking for

• Qualified in a recognised jurisdiction, with UAE onshore or DIFC experience.
• Four to eight years in corporate, including live M&A or JV work.
• Clear drafting, calm with clients, used to a billable practice.
• Arabic is useful, not required.

What is on offer

Permanent, competitive. DIFC platform, regional work, and a path to counsel for someone who can already run a file.