Requirements
Candidates should have approximately 5-15 years of post-qualification experience, preferably gained with a leading international law firm or within a sophisticated multinational corporate environment. Essential experience includes advising on M&A, private equity, corporate transactions, joint ventures, and strategic investments, with a proven track record in managing complex cross-border transactions. Strong commercial judgment and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders are also key.
Description
Are you an experienced M&A and corporate transactions lawyer looking to work on some of the most significant deals in the global energy, infrastructure and industrial sectorsOur clients, leading organisations across the Middle East's energy and infrastructure landscape, are actively expanding their in-house legal teams. Whether you're already based in the region or considering a move, this is a unique opportunity to join organisations at the forefront of strategic acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures, investment platforms and international expansion initiatives.Why consider these opportunitiesMarket-leading organisations – Join respected national champions, sovereign backed investors and globally recognised listed multinationals driving transformational growth across the region and beyond.High-profile M&A and strategic transactions – Work on a steady pipeline of complex domestic and cross border acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, investments, restructurings and strategic partnerships.World-class legal teams – Collaborate with highly regarded legal professionals in sophisticated, international standard environments where legal is a key advisor on business critical transactions and corporate strategy.Regional influence with global reach – Support investments and transactions that shape the future of energy, infrastructure, industrials and emerging technologies across multiple jurisdictions.What you'll be doing:As part of a high-performing in-house legal team, you will:Lead and support complex M&A transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, carve-outs, strategic investments and joint ventures.Advise business leaders and investment teams on transaction structuring, execution strategy and legal risk throughout the deal lifecycle.Draft, negotiate and manage key transaction documentation, including share purchase agreements, shareholders agreements, joint venture agreements, subscription agreements and related ancillary documents.Coordinate and oversee legal due diligence processes, working closely with internal stakeholders, external counsel, financial advisors and other transaction counterparties.Support post-completion integration, corporate restructuring and transaction related governance matters.Partner closely with senior executives and business leaders to deliver pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice on strategic growth initiatives.Contribute to transformative deals that are central to long term growth, diversification and value creation strategies.What we're looking for:To succeed in these roles, you'll typically bring:Qualification in a common law jurisdiction.Approximately 5-15 years post-qualification experience.Experience gained with a leading international law firm and/or within a sophisticated multinational corporate environment.Strong experience advising on M&A, private equity, corporate transactions, joint ventures and strategic investments.A proven track record managing complex cross border transactions from inception through to completion.The ability to effectively manage multiple stakeholders, including senior executives, investment teams, financial advisors and external counsel.Strong commercial judgment, business acumen and the confidence to operate within fast-paced, high profile and transaction driven environments.Preferred Backgrounds:We are particularly interested in lawyers with experience in:Energy and natural resources M&A.Infrastructure and project investment transactions.Private equity and sovereign investment platforms.Strategic joint ventures and partnerships.International acquisitions and cross border investments.We have full job descriptions to share and discuss with you, please get in touch.Job number: 042026-291755InterestedWe are working with a range of clients across the region and would be delighted to discuss current opportunities in greater detail. If you're ready to take the next step in your in-house energy legal career, we'd love to hear from you.Note that the job advertised here represents just a selection of all the in-house roles we have running across the Middle East, Turkey and Africa region from our hub office in Dubai.To have a full overview of all the international roles available right now, please visit our constantly updated website www.taylorroot.com