Corporate / M&A Senior Associate

Lebanon / Egypt | c. $5,000 - $7,000 per month DOE | 6+ PQE

A leading regional legal practice is looking to appoint a Corporate / M&A Senior Associate with around six years' post-qualification experience gained at a top legal practice. The successful candidate will work closely with the Managing Partner and other senior partners, advising one of the firm's largest and most important clients.

This is a role requiring strong technical ability, sound commercial judgement and the confidence to work directly with senior lawyers and sophisticated clients on significant transactions and advisory matters.

Key Responsibilities:

·      Advising on complex corporate and M&A transactions and broader corporate matters.

·      Working directly with the Managing Partner and other Partners on significant client matters.

·      Advising a major client on high-value and strategically important transactions.

·      Managing matters with a high degree of autonomy while exercising strong commercial judgement.

·      Developing and maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to the wider corporate practice.

The Ideal Candidate:

·      Around 6 years' post-qualification experience gained at a top legal practice.

·      Arabic and English bilingual, with an Arab nationality, preferably Lebanese or Egyptian.

·      Strong experience advising on large-scale corporate and M&A transactions and sophisticated clients.

·      UAE experience and a strong understanding of Emirati legislation.

·      Experience working in Kuwait and/or advising on Kuwaiti law.

The role would suit a confident and commercially minded corporate lawyer who is comfortable working directly with senior Partners and major clients. Strong judgement, attention to detail, communication skills and the ability to handle complex matters with minimal supervision will be important. The position has a target of 1,500 billable hours per year, with some flexibility around this.

The package is c. $5,000 - $7,000 per month depending on experience, alongside a discretionary bonus, private health insurance, 26 days' holiday and commission on clients brought into the business.

Please apply via the advert or contact Dan Eckersley at Eclectic Recruitment for more information.

We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time, but if you haven't heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential opportunities.