Commercial Lawyer - Arabic
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As our business continues to grow, we are seeking talented lawyers who thrive on variety and want to work at the heart of businesses navigating growth and change. As a consultant at RAYNE, you will be embedded directly within client organisations, functioning as a genuine extension of their in-house legal teams.
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Overview
As our business continues to grow, we are seeking talented lawyers who thrive on variety and want to work at the heart of businesses navigating growth and change.
As a consultant at RAYNE, you will be embedded directly within client organisations, functioning as a genuine extension of their in-house legal teams.
Secondments vary in length, sector, and legal discipline.
Throughout every engagement, you will have the full backing of the RAYNE team behind you.
Our model is founded on trust, flexibility, and lasting relationships, with our clients and our consultants alike.
We are currently looking to grow our team across multiple seniority levels and locations throughout the GCC, with a particular interest in lawyers based in
Abu Dhabi
- who are fluent in Arabic, who bring strong experience in commercial contracts and corporate matters.
- What you'll be doing:
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements including MSAs, framework agreements, services, SaaS, licensing, distribution, and supply contracts
- Advising on corporate and governance matters, restructurings, and day-to-day in-house legal support
- Supporting transactions, projects, and strategic initiatives in close collaboration with business teams
- Identifying and managing legal risk, flagging issues early, and delivering pragmatic, commercially minded solutions
- Operating with confidence and agility in fast-paced, in-house environments
- What we're looking for:
- Admission in a common law or other internationally recognised jurisdiction
- A minimum of 5+ years' PQE, though this is flexible depending on experience and the secondment
- A background that spans both private practice and in-house
- Adaptability, pragmatism, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
- A true consultant mindset, someone who genuinely enjoys partnering with the business
- Fluency in both English and Arabic is essential
- Why RAYNE?
- Access to high-quality secondments with a trusted and growing client portfolio
- Exposure to diverse sectors, teams, and working environments
- A consultancy built on relationships, transparency, and integrity
- Consistent support before, during, and after every secondment
- Genuinely flexible working arrangements designed around you
- If you're a commercial lawyer looking for a more flexible, relationship-driven way of practising law, without compromising on quality or impact, we'd love to hear from you.
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