Corporate Associate Lawyer

Corporate Associate

3–4 PQE

Abu Dhabi

Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Associate to join a leading international law firm, advising on a broad range of domestic and cross-border corporate transactions. Working as part of a highly regarded team, you will advise an impressive portfolio of regional and international clients across a variety of sectors.

This role offers exposure to high-value M&A, private equity, venture capital and capital markets transactions, providing an excellent platform for career development within a collaborative and internationally connected practice.

Role

• Advise on a broad range of corporate and commercial transactions, including M&A, private equity, venture capital and ECM matters
• Draft, review and negotiate transactional documentation
• Support transactions from initial structuring and due diligence through to completion and post-completion matters
• Build and maintain strong client relationships across a diverse client base
• Contribute to business development initiatives and thought leadership
• Mentor and support junior members of the team
• Work closely with colleagues across international offices on cross-border matters

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with 3–4 years’ PQE in corporate law
• Strong experience advising on corporate transactions within a leading international or regional law firm
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and legal research skills
• Commercially minded with strong business awareness
• Proven ability to manage matters with an appropriate level of autonomy
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working with international clients and cross-border transactions is advantageous
• Arabic language skills are beneficial but not essential

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading corporate practice offering high-quality work, international exposure and excellent long-term career progression within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Please attach an MS Word version of your CV. If you do not hear back within one week, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, individual feedback cannot be provided.

Corporate Associate | M&A | Private Equity | Venture Capital | ECM | Corporate Lawyer | Cross-Border Transactions