Corporate/M&A Lawyer

Dentons is designed to be different. We are driven to always be the firm of the future, to challenge the status quo, and to provide holistic business solutions to our clients in new and innovative ways. We are the lightbulb moments. The bold ideas. We are the world's largest global law firm, with 12,000+ people across 80+ countries. Driven by the diverse perspectives of our people, our clients, and our communities, we combine local knowledge with global insight.

As part of its strategic growth, our firm is looking to recruit a highly skilled and business-oriented Corporate/M&A Lawyer to join our expanding Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions department. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality legal services to a demanding client base, including national and multinational corporations, and will play an active role in managing complex corporate transactions and legal structuring projects. This is a career-development role with strong growth prospects for high performers.

Client Advisory & Portfolio Management

• Serve as the primary legal advisor for a portfolio of corporate clients
• Provide strategic and operational legal support on day-to-day matters and long-term planning

Corporate Structuring & Entity Formation

• Advise on company formation, legal structuring, and corporate governance frameworks
• Assist in setting up legal entities and advising on local and cross-border structuring

Transaction Management

• Support clients throughout all stages of M&A transactions and corporate projects:
• Conduct legal due diligence
• Draft and negotiate Letters of Intent (LoIs), MoUs, protocols, and term sheets
• Structure partnership agreements, shareholders’ agreements, and investment contracts
• Advise on fundraising rounds, exits, and corporate reorganizations

Contractual Work

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial and corporate agreements
• Ensure contracts are legally sound and aligned with business goals

Legal Research & Opinions

• Conduct thorough legal research on corporate, financial, and tax law topics
• Draft high-quality legal memoranda, regulatory analyses, and advisory opinions

Required Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Corporate/M&A law, preferably in a reputable law firm
• Deep expertise in corporate law, with working knowledge of tax, financial, and banking law
• Demonstrated experience handling M&A transactions from due diligence to post-closing
• Excellent drafting skills in complex legal documents in both Arabic and French/English
• Strong analytical skills, ability to summarize legal issues and offer actionable advice
• Capacity to manage multiple projects and client demands simultaneously
• Full proficiency in Arabic, French, and English – written and spoken
• Law degree from a recognized institution; LLM or international training is an advantage

Key Competencies:

• Corporate Legal Expertise: Mastery of company law, M&A structuring, and shareholder frameworks
• Transactional Skills: Proven ability to manage legal aspects of deals, conduct due diligence, and negotiate critical clauses
• Drafting and Negotiation: Advanced skills in drafting and negotiating contracts and corporate documents
• Analytical Thinking: Strong legal reasoning, interpretation of laws, and application to practical situations
• Client Management: Ability to build and maintain trust-based relationships with high-value clients
• Multijurisdictional Awareness: Familiarity with cross-border structures and regulatory regimes
• Time and Case Management: Ability to prioritize workload across multiple matters and tight deadlines
• Collaboration: Comfortable working in multi-disciplinary teams with other lawyers, finance professionals, and operations

Personal Skills and Attributes:

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management capabilities
• Proactive and solution-focused with a commercial mindset
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and accountability
• Culturally aware, with the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders
• Resilient under pressure and adaptable to fast-paced environments
• Committed to continuous professional development and legal innovation
• Strong interpersonal skills – approachable, respectful, and client-focused

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.

Remuneration and benefits package will reflect the successful candidates experience and competencies.