Corporate / M&A Lawyer - 6+ PQE - Dubai

Ref: 531 Date Posted: Tuesday 21 Jul 2026

MAJOR INT'L FIRM - HIGH-LEVEL REGIONAL PRACTICE - £ATTRACTIVE + EXCELLENT PROSPECTS
Salary from £200,000 - £250,000 per annum + Bonus & Benefits (Tax Free)
This major international law firm have an excellent new opportunity for an ambitious Senior Associate to join their busy and thriving Corporate / M&A practice in Dubai. The position will entail handling a variety of high-level work, including large scale, complex, cross-border M&A, venture capital, private equity, and investment funds transactions, for major global clients including leading tech companies and multinationals, the region’s leading sovereign wealth funds, private equity and venture capital funds and family offices, across the Middle Eastern region. Their team also offer a strong equity capital markets capability and Saudi deal expertise. Applicants will therefore need first class legal practice abilities, coupled with a practical commercial approach (with a track record in taking responsibility for and managing deals); excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills; and enjoy being part of a dynamic, friendly and outgoing team. You will also ideally have a UK or Commonwealth legal qualification and consistently strong results throughout your academic history. Having established a presence in the Middle east over 40 years ago, this top firm have an excellent understanding of the business and legal environment in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East, and offer first-rate expertise based on their extensive involvement in headline deals; they apply their significant regional, European and international experience to a range of top-level corporate and commercial activities. Via their highly-rated practice and team, they offer a superb chance to develop your career and build your network in the MENA region. Don't miss this stand-out Dubai career opportunity - please apply now for details!