Job Description

Role Summary
We have advised clients in the MENA region for over 30 years and have been on the ground for over 10 years. During this time we have established the firm as a leader in the legal market, acting on many of the best deals and winning over key regional clients.
After another strong year, the MENA Global Transactions (Corporate) practice has a solid pipeline of work for the most high profile and highly sophisticated clients in the region. As a result, we are looking to recruit an Associate or Senior Associate (subject to level of technical experience) to join the Global Transactions (Corporate) practice. The successful candidate will work on a broad mix of transactions, with a primary focus on private and public M&A work and joint ventures. Most of the work will have a significant international dimension (bringing with it real visibility across our network), and will range from some of the largest and most complex transactions to smaller deals which provide greater responsibility.
Key Responsibilities and Deliverables
Working on a wide variety of transactions for a range of clients
Working on full scale worldwide acquisitions of existing businesses, new ventures and a variety of joint ventures
Involvement in the highest profile transactions in the market, not only regionally but globally
Contributing to developing and deepening relationships with existing key clients
Mentoring more junior colleagues and demonstrating leadership on corporate transactions
Developing and managing client relationships
Initiating specific business development activities
Key Requirements
5 - 8 years PQE in England and Wales terms (or equivalent)
Committed to relocate and/ or pursue legal career in the Middle East
Strong academic record and qualifications
Strong technical and commercial background
Highly effective communicator (both oral and written)
Able to work effectively as part of a team
Confident, self-motivated and committed to providing excellent client service
Able to manage a high degree of responsibility of work demands
Enthusiastic participant in business development activities, including networking, organising and delivering seminars, attending conferences and publishing as well as proactive involvement in knowledge management
Our lawyers in Dubai work closely with colleagues in other offices and are responsible for transactions throughout the MENA region. The candidate must be willing and able to travel across the MENA region and further afield as and when required

Skills Required