Senior Corporate / M&A Lawyer

We are recruiting for the in-house legal team for a leading real estate and destination development firm headquartered in the UAE. It operates across multiple business verticals, including real estate, hospitality & tourism, sports & leisure, and commercial / leisure destinations.

Responsibilities

Lead on corporate and M&A transactions, including drafting and negotiating SPAs, shareholder agreements, and joint venture documents.

Advise senior leadership on cross-border corporate structuring, private equity investments, and strategic transactions.

Provide commercial and legal insight to ensure alignment of business objectives with legal risk management.

Manage external counsel on complex transactions to ensure quality and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

UK, US, or Commonwealth qualified lawyer with 7–12 years of Post-Qualified Experience (PQE) in corporate law.

Proven experience in mergers and acquisitions and private equity, ideally with a top-tier international law firm or a major corporate.

Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills in English, with strong attention to detail and commercial judgment.

Ability to work closely with executive stakeholders and provide clear, strategic advice in a fast-paced environment.

Salary : AED 47K–50K per month (slightly negotiable depending on experience and current package).

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