M&A Lawyer
- Compensation
- 25K / mo
- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Category
- Legal
- Posted
Must have
- Qualified lawyer in a major common law or civil law jurisdiction (e.g., UK, USA, EU).
- 8 - 12 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in public and private M&A, gained at a top-tier international law firm; in-house M&A experience with a multinational corporation is a strong advanta
- Proven record of leading complex, cross-border M&A deals through the full lifecycle.
- Advanced skills in drafting and negotiating sophisticated transaction agreements.
- Strong business acumen and ability to advise on commercial and financial aspects of transactions.
- Exceptional project management skills with experience managing multiple high-stakes workstreams simultaneously.
- Excellent communication skills and confidence in advising senior executives.
- High ethical standards, integrity, and sound judgment.
Full description
Job Title: M&A Counsel (Senior)
Group: Global
Location: Relocation to Thailand, Dubai, or Malta (Relocation support provided)
Salary: Up to AED 25,000 per month (Negotiable, based on experience)
Notice Period: Up to 30 days
Experience Required: Minimum 8+ years
About the Role
We are seeking an accomplished and highly strategic Senior M&A Counsel to join our Global Corporate Legal team. This senior-level role is key to advancing the companys inorganic growth strategy through mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other strategic investments worldwide.
You will oversee the entire M&A lifecycle from target identification and due diligence to negotiation, closing, and post-merger integration acting as both legal advisor and project manager. This role is ideal for a seasoned lawyer with exceptional commercial insight, negotiation skills, and the ability to operate independently in a dynamic, fast-paced, and international environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesTransaction Execution & Management
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Lead and manage all legal aspects of M&A and investment transactions from initiation to completion, including structuring, due diligence, negotiation, and closing.
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Draft, review, and negotiate key transaction documents including LOIs, term sheets, share purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, and shareholder agreements.
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Coordinate the due diligence process with internal teams (Finance, HR, Technology) and external advisors to assess and mitigate legal and commercial risks.
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Advise senior leadership on transaction structures, deal terms, and negotiation strategies.
Strategic Advisory & Pipeline Development
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Partner with corporate development to assess acquisition targets, joint ventures, and investment opportunities.
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Provide early-stage legal advice on deal feasibility and alignment with long-term business objectives.
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Monitor M&A market trends, especially in technology, gaming, and digital sectors, to inform deal strategy.
Post-Closing Integration & Portfolio Management
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Oversee legal aspects of post-merger integration, ensuring smooth transition of assets, operations, and employees.
-Support legal management of acquired entities and joint ventures within the corporate portfolio.