Associate, Corporate

PQE:
‎2 years +

Term:
Permanent

Working hours:
Full-time

Reports to:
Ziad Saad/Nick Simpson

Practice group:
Corporate

Location:
KSA

The department

In today's dynamic business and regulatory environment for corporate
transactions, our clients need a partner with knowledge, versatility and
determination to help you achieve your goals.
Our lawyers work on the full spectrum of corporate transactions and are
located in offices across the globe in order to deliver seamless, integrated
solutions to clients. Using a forward-thinking approach, Dentons works
together with the client to create innovative solutions, helping them preserve
value while managing risk.
From strategic planning through due diligence to post-closing integration, we
are by our client's side, helping them effectively and efficiently meet their
business needs. Our practical approach, coupled with sound, constructive and
responsive advice, allows clients to navigate roadblocks at critical moments.
With transactional expertise, deep knowledge of the industries in which our
clients operate and far-reaching experience in advising global, national and
emerging companies, we maximize our global presence and local expertise to
meet client needs.

Purpose of role

Our lawyers work on the full spectrum of corporate transactions, from
strategic planning through due diligence to post-closing integration. We are
located in offices across the globe, offering seamless and integrated
solutions to our clients.
We now have an opportunity for an Associate to join the Corporate
transactional team. The successful candidate will develop their expertise in a
team that has deep sector knowledge and far-reaching experience in advising
global, national and emerging companies.
Maximising on our global presence and local expertise, you will connect with
colleagues throughout the firm globally and work on a range of corporate
transactions including M&A, private equity, venture capital and ECM. You will
work within a wide variety of sectors.
You will maintain client relationships, contribute to business development and
thought leadership, raising your own profile and supporting the continued
growth of the practice.
The role would be ideal for a mid-senior level.

Responsibilities

• You will take a lead role on a variety of transactions across a range of sectors


• Build and maintain client relationships


• Contribute to business development


• Coach and mentor more junior members of the team


• Contribute to thought leadership and raise the profile of the firm externally

Required experience, skills and attributes

• Strong academic record, including a degree or equivalent


• Extensive, in-depth knowledge and experience of corporate transactions


• You will ideally have experience of working with international clients in the corporate sector.


• You will ideally have experience of preparing and participating in pitches to clients.


• Ability to work with a degree of independence


• Exceptional drafting skills and legal research ability


• Is dedicated to exceptional client service


• Excellent business development ability and demonstrates market focus


• Strong financial and business awareness


• Excellent problem solving and decision making skills


• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills


• Demonstrates good judgment and resilience skills


• Shows strong initiative and drive and takes control of own career development

Language Capabilities

• Bilingual candidates are preffered.


• Candidates based in KSA will be ideal.

The firm

Dentons is always looking to invest in the highest-quality talent, recognising
that our success is built on the diverse and unique strengths of each of the
members of our Firm.
Dentons is the world's largest law firm, delivering quality and value to
clients around the globe. Dentons is a leader on the Acritas Global Elite
Brand Index, a BTI Client Service ‎30 Award winner and recognized by prominent
business and legal publications for its innovations in client service,
including founding Nextlaw Labs and the Nextlaw Global Referral Network.
Dentons' polycentric approach and world-class talent challenge the status quo
to advance client interests in the communities in which we live and work.
www.dentons.com.