Head of Corporate

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Job description / Role Job Type Full Time Job Location Dubai, UAE Nationality Any Nationality Salary 40000 - 45000 AED Gender Not Specified Arabic Fluency Not Specified Job Function General Management Company Industry Legal Services We are seeking an experienced Corporate/M&A lawyer to join a well-established regional law firm in Dubai and take a leading role in the continued development of its Corporate practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an established senior lawyer or a strong Senior Associate ready to step into a leadership position. The successful candidate will have genuine autonomy to help lead, shape and grow the Corporate practice, working across a broad range of corporate, commercial and M&A matters. Responsibilities • Advise clients on a broad range of Corporate/M&A transactions, including acquisitions, disposals and investments. • Advise on joint ventures, corporate structuring and reorganisations, shareholder arrangements and corporate governance matters. • Draft, review and negotiate transaction documents and wider corporate/commercial agreements. • Lead matters and manage transactions from initial instruction through to completion. • Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients. • Contribute actively to business development and the continued growth of the Corporate practice. • Supervise, mentor and support junior lawyers within the team. • Work closely with senior management and other practice areas across the firm. Requirements: • Qualified lawyer with a strong Corporate/M&A background. • Ideally UK/England & Wales qualified, although lawyers with other recognised European or common-law qualifications may be considered. • Ideally operating at Senior Associate level or above, with the experience and maturity to take on a leadership role. • Strong private-practice experience in M&A and general corporate transactions. • Demonstrable leadership experience or clear potential to lead and develop a team. • Strong client relationship and business development capabilities. • UAE/GCC experience would be advantageous but is not essential. • Candidates currently overseas and genuinely interested in relocating to Dubai may also be considered. • Excellent written and spoken English. What is on offer: Approximately AED 40,000–45,000 per month + benefits, with some flexibility for the right candidate. #CorporateLawyer #CorporateLaw #MergersAndAcquisitions #MAndA #SeniorAssociate #HeadOfCorporate #LegalJobs #LawFirmJobs #DubaiJobs #UAEJobs #LegalCareers #MENARecruit Salary: AED 40,000 to 45,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances. About the Company MENA Recruit came to fruition in response to a growing need for international legal talent in London and Dubai. Its initial focus began in the Legal sector, evolving as a service provider for other sectors such as Administration, Marketing, Business Development, HR, IT, Finance and C-Suite positions. Over the last two decades, with roots firmly planted in the Middle East and operations expanding into the APAC region, MENA Recruit has gained intuitive industry knowledge and expertise. With its unique, people-focused approach, the firm has yielded competitive advantage for its clients and rewarding careers for the professionals it has supported throughout the years. The company is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of talent and service to its clients while working tenaciously towards helping them achieve higher retention rates. For this reason, MENA Recruit is considered by both candidates and clients as a consultant in the truest sense of the word, offering guidance to both people and organizations on how to adapt to the constant change in market conditions and how to anticipate present and future challenges. Presently, MENA Recruit provides services to organizations and professionals in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the United Kingdom. With such an extensive global reach, strong brand value, decades of expertise, and an innovative approach towards business challenges, it’s clear why MENA Recruit is the partner of choice for both in-house recruiters and candidates internationally. Easy Apply