Our corporate insurance /
corporate team in Dubai is seeing a corporate / M&A Senior
Associate. You will work mainly with partner Dr Roshanak Bassiri
Gharb, a high respected partner that is earmarked as a "Next
Generation Partner" by Legal500 and has recently been
shortlisted within the championing diversity category of the Middle
East Legal Awards 2023.
She advises clients across a range
of industries, including healthcare, insurance and reinsurance,
logistics, FMBG etc on a range of complex corporate, M&A
transactions. She is also focused on corporate advisory and
corporate governance matters. She is also in charge for the set-up
of investment funds, and she assists VC investors in different
stages of investments in high profile start-ups.
The nature and size of the team
will mean that you will be heavily involved in all aspects of
matters. Within a supportive environment, this allows you the
autonomy and development opportunity to drive and make a significant
contribution to the matter outcome. Further, you will be encouraged
to foster and generate client relationships and will have the
opportunity to engage in business development frequently.
Key Responsibilities
We're looking for a Mid to Senior
Associate who enjoys working as part of a dynamic and collaborative
team with the following experience:
Strong corporate / M&A
experience gained from private practice or a mixture of private
practice and in house, is essential
Regional Middle East experience
is highly preferred, as is experience working with clients in the
insurance/regulatory and healthcare industry.
Commitment, discipline,
accountability and performance/growth-oriented approach are a must.
Strong academic credentials,
self-driven with excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Strong time management skills
and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
Demonstrated teamwork and
collaboration skills, as well as the ability to work independently.
Friendly and people-focused
attitude are well regarded
Commercial awareness and
confidence in building a rapport with clients to gain a better
understanding of their business' needs and with the assistance of
the partner, actively developing these client relationships.
Bi-lingual English and Arabic is preferred.
The Firm
Clyde & Co is a leading
global law firm, helping organisations successfully navigate risk
and maximise opportunity in the sectors that underpin global trade
and commercial activity and enable global prosperity, namely:
insurance, aviation, marine, construction, energy, trade and natural
resources. Globally integrated, we offer a comprehensive range of
contentious and non-contentious legal services and
commercially-minded legal advice to businesses operating across the world. We are committed to operating in a
responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive
workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves and
provides an environment in which everyone can realise their
potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its
communities through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable
partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment
including through a commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the
setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets . The firm has 490 partners, 2400
lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5500 people overall in nearly
70 offices and associated offices worldwide.
Clyde & Co in the Middle East
With over 30 years of experience
in the Middle East, Clyde & Co is one of the largest
international law firms with over 50 partners and over 350 staff
operating through six offices and associated offices in Abu Dhabi,
Cairo, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, and Riyadh. Clyde & Co supports
international and local organisations throughout the wider region
with a full-service offering of local specialists across most
business sectors and services of law, including commercial,
commercial disputes, corporate, cyber risk, data protection &
privacy, employment & immigration, finance, global recoveries,
insolvency & reorganisation, intellectual property,
international arbitration, projects & construction, real estate,
regulatory & investigations, tax, and technology, outsourcing
& data.
Our Values
Our values are the principles
that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and
strengthen our delivery, for our clients and our firm. We:
Work as one
We are a globally connected team of talented people who act with a
firm-first mentality to achieve success
Excel with clients
We aim high and challenge ourselves to deliver
unique excellence for our clients, keeping them at the centre of
everything we do
Celebrate difference
We help each other to be at our best and believe
our differences result in greater achievement
Act b oldly
We seek new opportunities, take action and learn as we go,
recognising that curiosity drives our development and contributes to growth
Role Competency Requirements
Clyde & Co is committed to providing
extensive, personal and professional development opportunities for our
people enabling them to be highly effective in their current role as
well as assist ing them to fulfil their career aspirations.
The competencies are used to inform all
aspects of career development. They vary across levels and different
business areas and fall under the following areas:
Technical Excellence
Technical legal expertise: the knowledge of the law and ability to
apply it
Research: the ability to conduct research effectively and apply it commercially
Managing legal processes: the ability to ensure all legal
processes are followed efficiently and effectively
People and Team
Guiding individual performance and development: develops the
skills of self and others
Teamwork and collaboration: working cooperatively and effectively
with others
Leadership: creating high performing teams
Client Relationships and Business Development
Building business relationships: establishing, maintaining and
using relationships to create and develop business opportunities
Commercial thinking: understanding the commercial drivers
Cross-selling and business development
Finance and Practice Management
Finance management and understanding of the business
Project management: ensuring projects are delivered
Knowledge sharing
Personal Effectiveness
Communication
Clarity of thinking
Personal contribution
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This is the job description as constituted
at present; however , Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably
amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.
