# Senior Corporate M&A Lawyer — RAYNE

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Location: Dubai, UAE (remote)
Type: contract · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 35,000 to 60,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-07-27
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## Description

Senior Corporate M&A Lawyers - Fixed Term Assignments

We are seeking several highly skilled Corporate M&A Lawyers to join RAYNE to support our clients across Dubai & Abu Dhabi for 6 month+ assignments. These roles require a mixture of remote and on-site presence. You will be responsible for advising on M&A transactions, drafting and negotiating complex agreements and supporting the business through all stages of the deal cycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on M&A transactions, joint ventures, and corporate structuring, from due diligence to post-merger integration.

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements, and other corporate transaction documents.

• Provide legal guidance on deal structuring, regulatory approvals, and compliance with corporate laws.

• Conduct legal due diligence and risk assessments for private and public company acquisitions.

• Support cross-border transactions, ensuring compliance with international and regional regulations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE admitted in a major international jurisdiction.

• 5+ years of M&A experience at either a top-tier international law firm or in-house within a corporate/M&A function.

• Strong background in private equity, corporate transactions, and due diligence.

• Proven ability to handle complex, high-value cross-border deals.

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Regional experience required

• Arabic language skills is a plus but not required.

If you are looking for a fixed term assignment in the Middle East, we would love to hear from you!

Company Description

RAYNE is changing the way leading multinationals, start-ups, and government entities across the Middle East access high-calibre legal talent through flexible resourcing solutions. We connect exceptional Legal professionals with businesses that need specialised support on critical projects and contracts. Our approach enables companies to engage top-tier expertise without long-term commitments, while also giving professionals the flexibility to work in a way that supports their career and lifestyle goals, prioritising balance.

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## Requirements

5+ years PQE admitted in a major international jurisdiction.
5+ years of M&A experience at either a top-tier international law firm or in-house within a corporate/M&A function.
Strong background in private equity, corporate transactions, and due diligence.
Proven ability to handle complex, high-value cross-border deals.
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Regional experience required.
Arabic language skills is a plus but not required.

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