Mergers & Acquisition Lawyer – Dubai

About the role

Arada is seeking an experienced M&A Lawyer to act as a strategic legal advisor, leading and supporting mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and corporate restructurings across the GCC.

Key responsibilities

• Lead domestic and cross‑border M&A transactions from inception to completion, including drafting and negotiating SPAs, APAs, JV and shareholders' agreements.
• Conduct legal due diligence, identify transaction risks and advise senior leaders on structure, regulatory implications and post‑acquisition integration.
• Provide corporate law and governance advice, support board and shareholder matters, and ensure compliance with GCC corporate regulations.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, strategic partnership agreements and procurement arrangements, highlighting legal and commercial risks.
• Monitor regulatory developments, advise on competition law, foreign investment rules and licensing requirements, and coordinate with external counsel and advisors.

Required profile

• 10+ years of legal experience with a strong focus on M&A, corporate and commercial law.
• Background in both international law firms and in‑house legal functions within large corporations.
• Proven track record of independently managing high‑value M&A transactions and advising executive leadership.
• Experience in the KSA legal environment and broader GCC region is highly desirable.

Required skills

• Drafting and negotiating Share Purchase Agreements, Asset Purchase Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements and Shareholders' Agreements.
• Conducting legal due diligence and risk assessment for complex transactions.
• Providing regulatory compliance advice across GCC jurisdictions.