Senior Associate

• Lead and/or manage assigned cases from conception to finalization under the supervision of the Partner.
  
• Review case details and ensure any gaps in information/instructions are addressed in a timely manner.
  
• Conduct legal research to gather evidence for case preparation and to provide sound legal opinions and technical advice to clients.
  
• Negotiate, draft and review complex legal documentation related to mergers, acquisitions and commercial cases.
  
• Review legal documentation produced by Associates and members of the Paralegal team for accuracy, relevance and alignment to Firm s work standards.
  
• Ensure billable hours are recorded on a daily basis and are aligned to the agreed contractual terms to support Finance in preparing and processing invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
  
• Contribute to building and maintaining strong client relationships in order to strengthen the Firms reputation and brand image.
  
• Pursue opportunities to upsell and cross-sell the Firms services to existing clients.
  
• Work with Business Development to identify/pursue further revenue-generating opportunities for the Firm.
  
• Coach, mentor and support Associates & members of the Paralegal team to facilitate on-the-job learning as required.
  
• Assist in the development of new proposals and recovery of outstanding invoices as and when required.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in Law from a reputable university.
  
• Minimum 6 years of proven experience in mergers, acquisitions and commercial related transactions gained at a top US, UK or regional law firms.
  
• The ideal candidate must have significant exposure to high-profile deals, from inception to completion and post-completion.
  
• Excellent communication skills and writing abilities.
  
• Strong negotiation skills.
  
• Fluent in Arabic and English.