International Investment Counsel

7 days ago


Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Taylor Root Dusseldorf Full time

Lead Complex Transactions

Taylor Root (Dubai) is seeking a senior corporate lawyer to lead complex transactions in the Middle East region. This role involves working closely with internal and external stakeholders, managing external counsel, and specific departments across business development, finance, governance, compliance, and anti-trust.

About the Role:

  • Highest quality work on multi-billion dollar M&A's, local and international listings, complex JV's.
  • Strategic impact on globally significant transactions that make news headlines.
  • Leadership and growth opportunities within a 'proper' team of transactional corporate lawyers.

Your Key Responsibilities:

This role will allow you to take a lead on international corporate transactions, working closely with internal and external stakeholders, and getting complex deals over the line. Day to day, this will involve managing external counsel, and specific departments across business development, finance, governance, compliance, and anti-trust.

About You:

  • Common law qualification essential due to the nature of the documents and the work.
  • 12+ years of experience in corporate law.
  • Corporate M&A and investments background with strong international exposure.
  • Ideally additional experience in IPO's (both private and public) and leading complex transactions.
  • Trained and qualified with an international standard law firm.
  • Experience in industrial sectors such as energy/projects or infrastructure advantageous.

What We Offer:

Taylor Root (Dubai) offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, opportunities for career growth and development, and a competitive salary package.



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