Corporate Senior Lawyer

At M&CO Legal, we believe that the key to providing exceptional legal services is understanding our clients businesses and working environments. Our team of experts brings a wealth of experience in litigation, arbitration, and negotiation to every case, but we don't stop there. We pride ourselves on providing personalized legal solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients. This approach leads to cost savings, faster resolution of legal issues, and better outcomes for our clients.

What sets M&CO Legal apart from other legal firms is our ability to innovate and find creative solutions to complex legal issues. Our team of diverse lawyers and staff from different legal backgrounds and jurisdictions share a common goal: to bring their unparalleled experience to the table with a modern and innovative approach to problem-solving. We use unique technologies and methods that make us stand out from the competition, and our expertise in certain industries or types of legal issues gives us an edge.

Key Responsibilities

Client Facing & Business Development

Act as a primary point of contact for key clients, providing strategic legal advice across corporate and

commercial matters.

Support the growth of the office by building strong client relationships and participating in business

development initiatives.

Identify opportunities to originate work and contribute to the firm's market presence.

Legal Advisory & Transactional Work

Lead and support on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, including:

Structuring and corporate reorganisations

Commercial contracts and agreements

Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)

Private equity (PE) transactions

Draft, review, and negotiate complex legal documents with minimal supervision.

Manage matters end-to-end to ensure delivery of high-quality, commercially focused work.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

Provide guidance, supervision, and mentorship to junior lawyers and trainees.

Contribute to the development of internal processes and best practices.

Support the Partner/Head of Office in establishing a strong, collaborative team culture.

Requirements

58+ years PQE (or equivalent experience) in corporate/commercial law gained from a reputable law

firm or in-house environment.

Strong experience in structuring, commercial agreements, M&A, and/or private equity transactions.

Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.

Bilingual (Arabic/English) highly preferred, but not essential.

Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and deliver high-quality legal work.

Comfortable in a client-facing, entrepreneurial environment with an interest in originating business.

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with a passion for mentoring junior team members.