# Corporate M&A Lawyer — RAYNE

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Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Type: contract · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 90,000 to 140,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-08-26
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## Description

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.

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## Requirements

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.

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