Senior Legal Associate - Corporate M&A

Job description / Role

Seeking a highly skilled and motivated Associate to join a dynamic Corporate M&A team based in Dubai focusing on private equity, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and joint ventures across various sectors. These sectors include financial services, energy, utilities, consumer goods, retail, education, healthcare, telecoms, and media.

Role and key responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of private equity, M&A, and joint venture transactions.
• Conduct thorough due diligence and financial analysis.
• Prepare and review transaction documents, including term sheets, purchase agreements, and joint venture agreements.
• Coordinate with clients, legal advisors, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth transaction processes.
• Provide strategic advice and support to clients on complex M&A and joint venture matters.
• Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes affecting the sectors the firm operates.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the global M&A strategy.

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent.
• English and Wales qualified.
• 5-8 years PQE
• Strong deal M&A deal list from a leading international law firm, preferably present or has had experience working in the UAE/region
• 2-4 years of experience in private equity, M&A, and joint ventures.
• Strong understanding of the sectors mentioned above.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Proven track record of managing complex transactions from inception to completion.
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate across different regions and cultures.

About the Company

RecruitME are a specialized recruitment consultancy supplying top tier business support staff to Dubais leading multinational organizations. We carefully source, screen and select only the very best candidates to assist our clients in making easier recruitment decisions faster.

Differentiating ourselves from standard recruitment agencies our consultants have been carefully chosen for their backgrounds in business support for leading multinational organizations. Having been both the client and the candidate previously, we have an insiders understanding of the recruitment process and our clients needs.

What we do:

Specializing in business support positions we can assist in introducing a small selection of experienced administration, finance and human resource candidates with the relevant experience to benefit your business. Our careful screening process ensures that we have met with and can give a concise overview of each candidates skills and current situation before you meet them.

We pride ourselves on sending our clients only the very best available candidates in the market to ensure a simplified, hassle free and timely recruitment experience for all involved.