Job Description: Leading and supporting on a wide range of corporate and corporate governance related matters and M&A transactions including transaction management, liaising with senior stakeholders from across the organization and reviewing and negotiating transaction documentation. Job Responsibilities: Advising on corporate and corporate governance related issues, under the contractual and local legal framework (common and civil law based) – in the capacity of shareholder, operator/service provider, and nominee director, in various jurisdictions. Leading and supporting on a wide range of corporate and M&A transactions, both domestic and cross border. Lead negotiations of transaction documents, with a pragmatic solutions oriented approach demonstrating sound business judgement. Transaction management. Conduct analysis for the optimization and streamlining of section processes to support the accomplishment of functional synergies and to enhance corporate performance and efficiency. Support closing of the M&A transactions and post closing integration. Drafting and reviewing of non binding and definitive transaction documentation, demonstrating attention to detail. Provide leadership and mentoring to Legal Counsel for M&A. Managing external counsel. Provide advice and assist in the implementation of the functional strategy in area of responsibility across Etisalat Int’l. Liaising with senior stakeholders and working closely with other business units internally (including compliance) across the organization, as well as with external advisors. Draft and assist with the preparation of M&A related board and committee meeting materials. Provide advice on transaction structuring from a legal and investor protection perspective. Strong understanding of corporate governance related issues. Guide the due diligence process. Draft and negotiate corporate governance documents (shareholder agreements, articles of association, board and committee charters etc.). Job Requirements: Membership of a professional Bar Association (Preferred) 10 to 15 years of experience in a senior M&A and corporate legal role, preferably with legal training completed in private practice (magic circle or equivalent) and have in house experience in a progressive business organization, preferably with a telecom background. Bachelor’s Degree in Law Job Details: Company: Etisalat Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here instantcareers.net