Lateral Partner — Corporate (M&A), Dubai

We are running a confidential partner search. The requirement is re-confirmed each cycle with the client, and the description below is the current version.

Top-tier global law firm is seeking a senior corporate partner to join its Dubai office and lead M&A and transactional matters for regional and cross-border clients. The role focuses on originating and executing complex corporate transactions across sectors, advising strategic and private equity clients.

The partner will build and manage a team locally, collaborate with international colleagues across the firm's network, and play a leading role in business development and client relationship management in the Middle East market.

• Portable book of business of $2M+ (USD)

If the brief does not read like an exact match, it is still worth a conversation — the specification tends to follow the practice.