The RoleDepartment : CorporateLocation : Abu DhabiRole : Associate/Senior AssociateThe RoleOur 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 ResponsibilitiesWe'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 FirmClyde & 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 EastWith 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 ValuesOur 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 RequirementsClyde & 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

#LI-MC1 #LI-HYBRIDThis 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.

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