Senior Associate

ARC Legal Recruitment works with leading international law firms and in-house legal teams across the GCC.A client that our team has worked with extensively is seeking to appoint an experienced Associate or Senior Associate to its Middle East practice, based in either Dubai or Abu Dhabi.This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded transactional team advising on complex, high-value M&A and private equity transactions across the UAE, wider Middle East and international markets.The successful candidate will work alongside experienced partners and colleagues across multiple jurisdictions, advising a sophisticated client base that includes multinational corporations, financial institutions, private equity investors and sovereign wealth funds.The role offers exposure to a broad range of corporate transactions, including:Public and private M&A transactionsPrivate equity investments, acquisitions and exitsCross-border joint ventures and strategic investmentsCorporate restructurings and disposalsComplex, multi-jurisdictional transactions across a range of sectorsYou will take responsibility for managing significant aspects of transactions, working directly with clients, coordinating with international colleagues and supervising junior lawyers.We are interested in speaking with lawyers who can demonstrate:Approximately 5–7 years' post-qualification experience in corporate M&A and private equity gained in a major US, Magic Circle or international law firmExperience gained with a leading international or highly regarded corporate law practiceA strong track record of advising on complex, high-value transactionsExcellent drafting, negotiation and transaction management skillsStrong commercial judgement and the ability to build trusted client relationshipsAn excellent academic backgroundPrevious Middle East experience would be advantageous but is not essential. Fluency in English is required, while Arabic language skills would be welcomed.Why consider this opportunity?Work on significant regional and cross-border transactions for an impressive international client baseJoin an established corporate practice with a strong pipeline of sophisticated transactional workBenefit from direct client exposure and meaningful responsibilityCollaborate with lawyers across a substantial international networkAccess structured professional development and long-term career progressionReceive a highly competitive remuneration packageCandidates currently based in the Middle East or considering relocation to the region are encouraged to apply.