Corporate Lawyer

Job Title: Corporate Lawyer (Associate / Senior Associate)

Location: Dubai

Firm Type: International Law Firm

Practice Area: Corporate & Commercial

About the Firm

An international law firm are seeking two corporate lawyers for their growing Dubai office - ideally at associate and senior associate level.

The Role

You will work closely with partners and senior associates on a broad range of corporate matters, including:

• Mergers & acquisitions (local and cross-border)
• Private equity and venture capital transactions
• Joint ventures and strategic partnerships
• Corporate restructuring and reorganisations
• Shareholder agreements and governance matters
• Commercial contracts and advisory work

The role offers direct client exposure, involvement in complex transactions, and the opportunity to contribute to business development initiatives.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified lawyer (UK, US, Australia, or other common law jurisdiction preferred)
• 28 years post-qualification experience in corporate law
• Experience gained at a top-tier international or reputable regional law firm
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Commercially minded with strong client relationship skills
• Ability to manage transactions with minimal supervision

Arabic language skills are advantageous but not essential.

• Competitive tax-free salary
• Performance-based bonus structure
• Exposure to high-value regional and international transactions
• Clear career progression pathway
• Collaborative and high-performing team environment