Senior Associate — Corporate & M&A

Ali Sharif Zu'bi Advocates & Legal Consultants, Jordan's premier full-service law firm, is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Corporate & M&A practice group in Amman's Shmeisani business district. You will advise on mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures under the Jordanian Companies Law No. 22 of 1997, working alongside partners on cross-border transactions across the MENA region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead due diligence exercises for corporate acquisitions and restructurings
• Draft and negotiate share purchase agreements, shareholders' agreements, and joint venture contracts
• Advise on compliance with the Jordan Securities Commission regulations
• Coordinate with regional offices on multi-jurisdictional transactions
• Mentor junior associates and supervise trainee lawyers

Requirements

• LLB from a recognised Jordanian or international university; LLM in corporate/commercial law preferred
• Admitted as a Lawyer by the Jordan Bar Association (نقابة المحامين الأردنيين)
• 6-10 years post-qualification experience in corporate M&A
• Fluent in Arabic and English (written and spoken)
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills