Corporate M&A Lawyer

RAYNE is expanding its consultant team and is seeking experienced Corporate M&A Lawyers based in Abu Dhabi to join our growing practice. As a consultant at RAYNE, you will be embedded directly within client organisations, functioning as a genuine extension of their in-house teams, backed throughout every engagement by RAYNE. 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. Why RAYNE? • Access to high-quality in-house secondments with trusted clients • Exposure to different sectors, teams, and working environments • A consultancy built on relationships, transparency, and trust • Ongoing support before, during, and after each secondment • Adaptable and flexible working options that work for you If you are a lawyer looking for a different way to work, then 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. Show more Show less

5+ years PQE admitted in a major international jurisdiction. 5+ years of M&A experience at 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 are a plus but not required.

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.