Associate (Junior Level)

After another strong year, the MENA Global Transactions (Corporate) practice has a solid pipeline of work for the most high-profile and sophisticated clients in the region. As a result, we are looking to recruit an Associate to join the Global Transactions (Corporate) practice in Abu Dhabi.

The successful candidate will work on a broad mix of transactions, with a primary focus on private and public M&A and joint ventures. Much of the work will have a significant international dimension, providing visibility across our global network. Transactions will range from some of the largest and most complex deals to smaller matters that offer greater responsibility and direct client exposure.

For this position, we are looking for a newly qualified to 2 years PQE lawyer (England & Wales or equivalent) to work on a wide variety of transactions for clients across the region and globally.

If you are interested in joining a Band 1-ranked corporate practice, working on some of the most prestigious deals in the market, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

• Working on a wide variety of transactions for a range of clients
• Working on full scale worldwide acquisitions of existing businesses, new ventures and a variety of joint ventures
• Involvement in the highest profile transactions in the market, not only regionally but globally
• Contributing to developing and deepening relationships with existing key clients

Key Requirements

• Newly Qualified (NQ) – 2 years PQE in England and Wales terms (or equivalent)
• Strong academic record and qualifications
• Strong technical and commercial background
• Highly effective communicator (both oral and written)
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Confident, self-motivated and committed to providing excellent client service
• Able to manage a high degree of responsibility of work demands
• Enthusiastic participant in business development activities, including networking, organising and delivering seminars, attending conferences and publishing as well as proactive involvement in knowledge management
• Our lawyers in Abu Dhabi work closely with colleagues in other offices and are responsible for transactions throughout the MENA region. The candidate must be willing and able to travel across the MENA region and further afield as and when required