Lawyer

Company Description BREMER Law Firm advises clients on regulatory M&A matters including merger control, FDI, and transaction related sector specific regulations as well as non transactional regulatory matters including antitrust, data privacy, and consumer protection across the Middle East and Africa. BREMER combines top-tier legal expertise with a strong understanding of local business practices, regulatory frameworks, and enforcement environments. Team members work on complex, cross-border matters for international and regional clients. The firm values analytical rigor, commercial awareness, and collaborative problem solving.Role Description For our UAE office we are looking for an Associate with 0 to 3 years PQE. The successful candidate will handling a diverse portfolio of matters in merger control, FDI, and antitrust in the UAE and the larger MENA Region. Day-to-day responsibilities include advising clients on transactional structures and regulatory issues, drafting transaction related documents and regulatory filings, and preparing legal opinions and memoranda. The role involves conducting detailed legal and regulatory research across multiple MENA jurisdictions, reviewing and drafting filings and submissions to competition and regulatory authorities, and supporting due diligence on transactions. The Associate will collaborate with colleagues and external stakeholders, manage matter timelines, attend client meetings, and contribute to internal know-how and precedent development.QualificationsStrong knowledge of competition law, knowledge of or experience with M&A transactions, corporate law, and experience structuring and executing cross-border transactions is appreciated.Familiarity with merger control, antitrust, and competition law regimes, preferably in MENA and African jurisdictions is a plus.Excellent legal research, analytical, and drafting skills, including the ability to prepare clear legal documents, opinions, and regulatory submissions.Strong communication skills including the ability to communicate complex legal issues in a concise, business-oriented manner.Admission to practice law in a relevant jurisdiction and a law degree from an accredited institution; additional qualifications are an asset.Professional proficiency in English; Arabic or French language skills are advantageous.Ability to work on-site in the UAE, manage multiple matters under time pressure, and collaborate effectively in a multicultural team environment.Prior experience with international law firms, financial institutions, or cross-border projects in the Middle East or Africa is a plus.