Short-term interim role working on competition and antitrust matters across the United Arab Emirates and wider Middle East. Assignments are typically six months (often full‑time) with some flexibility; candidates will work on merger control, foreign subsidies/FDI considerations, antitrust investigations and compliance programme design.

Successful candidates will advise corporates and financial institutions on complex merger filings and conduct matters, design and implement antitrust compliance frameworks, and coordinate regulatory engagement across multiple jurisdictions in the region.

Minimum 5+ years post‑qualification experience in competition/antitrust law at a top‑tier firm
Proven experience with merger control filings and responding to antitrust investigations
Experience designing and implementing antitrust compliance programmes
Regional experience in the Middle East and Arabic language skills preferred; in‑house experience advantageous
Valid practising certificate or equivalent allowing legal practice in the region; consultant mindset and flexibility for interim engagements

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