Job Description

Our client, a leading law firm with over 30 years of experience advising clients across the MENA region, is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its Global Transactions (Corporate) practice in Dubai. The practice is renowned for handling high-profile, complex transactions for some of the region's most sophisticated clients, and offers significant exposure to international deals.
The successful candidate will focus primarily on private and public M&A, joint ventures, and corporate transactions, gaining the opportunity to work on a broad range of deals while developing relationships with top-tier clients. You will also play an active role in mentoring junior colleagues, contributing to business development initiatives, and supporting knowledge-sharing activities across the firm.
Candidates should have 5-8 years PQE (England & Wales or equivalent), a strong academic and commercial background, excellent communication and teamwork skills, and a commitment to providing outstanding client service. The role requires relocation to Dubai and willingness to travel across the MENA region and internationally as needed.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading practice at a pivotal time, working on high-profile transactions with significant international visibility.
For a confidential chat about this or other roles we are handling, please contact Kabir Kohli on kabir.kohli@jamesonlegal.com Please note that where a level of preferred experience or qualification is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.
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