Associate - Co/com - Bahrain

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Key Requirements

Post-Qualification Experience: 1–3 years, preferably from a top-tier international or regional law firm.

Languages: English (Arabic desirable but not essential).

Qualification: Common law jurisdiction (preferably England & Wales; US-qualified also considered).

Experience:

Dual focus on M&A and general corporate/commercial matters.

Exposure to leading global jurisdictions and/or GCC/Bahrain markets.

Experience advising on cross-border transactions.

Primary Responsibilities

Advise on deal structuring and strategy for M&A transactions.

Conduct legal due diligence for acquisitions and investments.

Draft, review, and negotiate acquisition agreements, shareholder agreements, joint venture agreements, and other transactional documents.

Work on venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) transactions.

Advise on corporate governance and regulatory compliance.

Provide counsel on franchising, agency, distribution, and general commercial contracts.

Manage relationships with regulators and handle relevant correspondence.

Lead and support legal project management initiatives.

Actively contribute to client development and business development activities.

Meet a billing target of 6 hours per day and achieve agreed collection targets.

Key Relationships

Internal: Head of Department, Partners, Business Services Teams.

External: Clients, Regulators, Industry Stakeholders.

Personal Attributes

Strong technical legal skills with commercial awareness.

Ability to manage multiple matters with competing deadlines.

Clear and persuasive communication skills.

Self-motivated with a proactive approach to client service.

Collaborative mindset with a focus on teamwork.