Senior M&A / Private Equity Lawyer

Role Overview

Senior M&A / Private Equity Lawyer at Clifford Chance, based in either Dubai or Abu Dhabi.

Company Overview

Clifford Chance is one of the largest international law firms in the world, with over 30 offices across the globe. The firm has established a presence in the Middle East for over 40 years and offers a full-service integrated practice supported by its global network. The firm is ranked number 1 in the Chambers Global Top 30 and has more Tier 1 rankings in global-wide tables than any other firm. The UAE offices advise clients on major transactions in the Middle East and beyond, including public and private corporations, investment banks and financial institutions, governments and international bodies. The firm has the market-leading M&A and PE practice in the Middle East and is recognized by Chambers Global for exceptional expertise in major M&A deals across the region, seamless interdisciplinary approach, and cross-border depth.

Role Purpose

To advise clients on complex M&A, private equity, and corporate transactions across the Middle East while developing outstanding transactional, organizational and technical legal abilities through hands-on client contact and transaction management.

Key Responsibilities

Transaction Management

• Handle a variety of work including public and private M&A and PE transactions across the Middle East.
• Take responsibility for and manage transactions.
• Develop outstanding transactional and organizational skills through transaction execution.

Client and Team Relations

• Work closely with clients and other lawyers.
• Mentor junior associates.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5–7 years post-qualified experience in M&A and private equity.
• Proven track record of acting on or leading M&A and private equity transactions.
• Experience working in a top tier international law firm.
• First-class legal ability coupled with a practical commercial approach.
• Exceptional results throughout academic history.

Skills & Competencies

• Fluency in English required.
• Fluency in Arabic language valued but not a prerequisite.
• Excellent drafting skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a friendly, outgoing team.

Additional Information

• Hybrid working model with expectation of working from the office for a minimum of 50% of your time, subject to business needs.
• Sophisticated global training programme including local monthly courses run by The Academy.
• Regular social events both ad hoc and organized.
• Attractive remuneration package.
• Clifford Chance is committed to equal opportunities and treats all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age.
• Employee networks available for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change.