*Associate Legal Counsel. Corporate M&A Focus. Abu Dhabi. 6-12 month assignment*

The investment arm of a local entity is looking to add to its legal team based in Abu Dhabi, for a 6-12 month assignment.

Candidates will be qualified lawyers with upwards of 2 years post qualified experience, focusing on Corporate M&A matters. It is likely that lawyers will have gained their experience in notable international law firms, or reputable in house-legal teams and have excellent English language skills. Arabic language skills would be good to have but not essential. Experience of working in the UAE would be advantageous.

The successful individual can expect to gain good exposure to high quality work, and work within a small legal team.

Responsibilities will include reviewing and analysing standard legal documents, contracts and agreements; ensuring compliance of all legal advice with latest regulations and statutory needs; contributing to the development of standard investment legal templates; drafting standard investment legal documents; and understanding related obligations, debts, shareholder structures, warranties and long term customer agreements relating to all new investment prospects.

The assignment requires full time office presence in Abu Dhabi.

Due to the fact this is a 6-12 month assignment, relocation assistance will not be provided. Applicants should be based in the UAE.

The role will attract a rate of 28,000 – 35,000 AED per month.