Corporate Senior Associate - M&A

About the role

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader is hiring a Corporate Senior Associate for its Corporate and Finance practice group in Dubai. The practice covers the full range of corporate and M&A work, including public and private M&A, joint ventures, strategic alliances, restructurings and complex commercial arrangements, domestic UK and cross-border, for clients across all industry sectors. Working hours are 40 hours per week, 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, with additional hours possibly required.

Required profile

• Strong academic background (minimum 2.1 degree)
• Excellent written communication and drafting skills
• Outstanding technical skills and ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues
• Regional experience gained within a top-tier firm in this space is preferred

Required skills

• Good working knowledge of the legal principles behind corporate and M&A work, with regular attendance at specialist training
• Project management, organisation and time management, meeting deadlines and responding quickly
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Commercial awareness, understanding of clients' industry, sector risks and opportunities, and good client relationships
• Cost awareness, including budgets, costs and timely time recording

What we offer

• Excellent training and development
• A competitive salary and benefits package