Senior Corporate / Private Wealth Lawyer – Dubai/Abu Dhabi

About the role

We are partnering with a fast‑growing international law firm that is expanding its presence across the Middle East. The firm seeks a senior corporate and private‑wealth lawyer to join its Dubai/Abu Dhabi office, offering a modern, entrepreneurial platform with genuine autonomy and high‑quality cross‑border work.

Key responsibilities

• Lead corporate transactions, including mergers & acquisitions and international structuring.
• Advise family offices, high‑net‑worth individuals and founders on wealth preservation and investment strategies.
• Manage cross‑border deals and coordinate with overseas counsel.
• Develop and grow the firm’s private‑capital and family‑office practice in the Gulf region.
• Provide strategic counsel to founders and investors on corporate governance and fundraising.

Required profile

• Qualified lawyer with several years of experience in corporate, private‑wealth or family‑office matters.
• Proven track record in M&A, international structuring and cross‑border transactions.
• Strong commercial mindset and ability to work independently.
• Established network of high‑net‑worth clients or investors is a plus.

Required skills

• Corporate law expertise.
• Private‑wealth and family‑office advisory.
• Mergers & acquisitions.
• International structuring.
• Founder / investor advisory.
• Cross‑border transaction handling.

What we offer

• Significant financial upside and performance‑based compensation.
• High degree of professional autonomy.
• Opportunity to shape and grow a leading practice in the Gulf.
• Access to complex, high‑value cross‑border work.