About the Role
Join a truly global, collaborative team of professionals as a Senior Associate in the Corporate & Finance department. This role is situated in Dubai and involves working within a practice group that encompasses a wide range of corporate/M&A work, including public and private M&A, joint ventures, strategic alliances, restructurings, and complex commercial arrangements. You will work with clients spanning various industry sectors and engage in both domestic UK and cross-border activities.
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Working Hours
- 40 hours per week
- 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday
- Additional hours may be required
Key Responsibilities
Technical Ability
- Develop and maintain a solid understanding of the legal principles associated with corporate/M&A work.
- Stay informed about legal developments affecting specialist areas and attend relevant training sessions.
Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills
- Be motivated, reliable, and flexible with a proven ability to perform under pressure.
- Demonstrate effective time management, meeting deadlines and promptly responding to requests.
- Pay close attention to detail and maintain high accuracy standards.
- Show initiative in seeking advice and guidance when needed.
- Exhibit strong project management and organizational skills to ensure timely delivery of high-quality work.
- Take ownership of project issues, understanding tasks assigned, and following through effectively.
- Utilize strong interpersonal skills for internal and client-facing communication, both written and oral.
- Collaborate effectively with team members while sharing knowledge and expertise.
- Maintain financial awareness, focusing on budgets, costs, and timely completion of time recording.
- Approach tasks with an appropriate level of effort and work efficiently to provide value to clients.
- Take proactive steps in your career development by seeking performance feedback and addressing skills gaps.
Client Focus
- Understand the industry and market in which clients operate.
- Demonstrate commercial awareness of clients' business drivers and your role in achieving their goals.
- Develop relationships with clients that are appropriate to your level of experience.
- Possess knowledge of clients, the sector, and its associated risks and opportunities.
- Actively focus on strengthening new client relationships.
Firm Mindedness
- Contribute positively to managing the firm's reputation both inside and outside of work.
- Recognize the importance of giving back to the community.
- Appreciate the value of a diverse workforce.
Person Specification
We are seeking a high-caliber Corporate Senior Associate with regional experience from a top-tier firm. A strong academic background (minimum 2.1 degree), excellent written communication and drafting skills are essential. The successful candidate should possess outstanding technical abilities, a knack for building relationships with clients and colleagues, and the capability to work effectively in a team.
In return, we offer exceptional training and development opportunities, a fantastic working environment, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.
