M&A Associate (Arabic Speaking)
Buchanan
- Abu Dhabi
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Advise on public and private M&A transactions across the Middle East and internationally.
- Support acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and strategic investments.
- Draft and negotiate transaction documentation including share purchase agreements and shareholder agreements.
- Conduct due diligence and assist with transaction structuring.
- Work closely with partners and cross-border teams on multi-jurisdictional deals.
- Build relationships with regional clients including sovereign wealth funds and major corporates.
- 1–2 years’ PQE gained at a leading international law firm.
- Experience in M&A or corporate transactions.
- Arabic language skills required.
- Background from a Magic Circle, elite US firm or comparable international practice preferred.
- Strong academic credentials and excellent drafting skills.
- Commercially minded with strong communication and organisational abilities.
- Competitive Middle East market compensation package.
- Tax-efficient income depending on location.
- Comprehensive benefits package including relocation support where applicable.
- Opportunity to join a leading US firm advising on high-value regional and international M&A transactions.
- Exposure to sophisticated clients across the Middle East.
- Strong partner interaction and international deal exposure.
- Excellent long-term career development within a global platform.
- Multi-stage interview process with partners.
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