Corporate Senior Lawyer

Description:

M&CO Legal is seeking an experienced Corporate Senior Lawyer to join its Dubai office on a full-time, on-site basis. This role is ideal for a seasoned corporate counsel who can manage complex commercial matters, provide strategic legal advice across industries, and guide junior team members. You will work on a mixture of transactional and contentious matters while helping shape legal strategy and client delivery standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, opinions, contracts and legal correspondence.
• Provide ongoing corporate and commercial legal advice to clients across multiple sectors.
• Lead client meetings and provide clear, practical guidance on legal risks and solutions.
• Ensure the legality and compliance of commercial transactions and corporate actions.
• Conduct legal research across corporate, tax, IP, licensing, arbitration, civil law and related areas.
• Mentor and supervise junior associates; allocate work and support professional development.
• Manage multiple matters concurrently while maintaining attention to detail and delivering on deadlines.

Eligibility & Requirements:

• Minimum 8 years’ PQE as a corporate lawyer with a proven track record.
• Qualified in a common law jurisdiction (Bar qualification or equivalent).
• Strong command of corporate and commercial law practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in English required, Arabic an advantage.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, high-volume caseloads, and complex legal issues.