Job description

In this role you will advise leading companies on public and private M&A, disposals, demergers, joint ventures, restructurings, and high value commercial contracts at AS&H Clifford Chance, with a particular focus on complex, cross-border transactions. You will work closely with antitrust specialists on merger control matters and collaborate with experts across finance, capital markets, litigation, tax, pensions, employment, and real estate to deliver integrated advice. You will lead and oversee complex corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures, and you are responsible for handling a variety of work including public and private M&A and ECM transactions across the Middle East. Your responsibilities include providing high-level strategic legal advice to clients on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management. You will draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of sophisticated corporate documents and agreements, and you are responsible for supervising, mentoring, and developing junior associates while fostering a collaborative team environment. You will collaborate with other practice areas within the firm to provide comprehensive and integrated legal solutions, and you are responsible for maintaining and enhancing client relationships to ensure high levels of satisfaction and retention. In this role you will stay abreast of legal developments and industry trends to provide proactive and forward-thinking advice to clients, working on leading deals for top tier clients with a range, calibre, and international scope that is unique in the market.