Associate (Mid - Level) - Banking and Finance - Dubai
Job purpose Our busy Banking and Finance practice, that has a market leading reputation in Islamic Finance, are recruiting for a common law qualified mid level awyer to join the team, working alongside two partners to manage a caseload of Islamic Finance and conventional finance matters. This is an exciting opportunity with scope for personal and professional development, which is suited to an ambitious and motivated candidate who has a particular interest in Islamic finance.
Job requirements The main responsibilities are as follows:
- assisting UAE, regional and international banks, financial institutions, customers and borrowers with a wide range of finance;
- having a good grasp of UAE law matters, including legal issues relating to the taking of security in the UAE;
- advising clients on options for structuring Shariah compliant transactions and products;
- managing finance transactions from start to finish;
- drafting Islamic finance agreements, loan agreements, UAE security documents and other related agreements; and
- coordinating business development activities and strategies for key clients and target clients to grow the practice further.
Candidate requirements We are interested in candidates with:
- a strong academic background, including a minimum of a 2:1 from a reputable university;
- a minimum of 2-5 years post qualification experience;
- broad banking experience including to encompass some Islamic Finance;
- private practice experience in the MENA region is preferred but not necessary;
- having a genuine interest in developing their long term career with the leading full service law firm in the Middle East;
- drive, enthusiasm and flexibility;
- the ability to work well in a team and also work autonomously; and
- broad commercial awareness and an entrepreneurial nature.
Description of the work group
Our dedicated MENA banking and finance practice represents banks, investment banks, financial institutions and corporate clients in a wide range of financing transactions, drawing on expertise from our corporate, real estate, construction and insurance practice groups. The practice is particular well regarded for its market leading Islamic finance expertise and its ability to advise on complex cross-border finance transactions.
Clyde & Co Overview
A pragmatic and dynamic international law firm with a focus on core sectors of health care, education, hospitality, infrastructure, insurance, international trade, natural resources and transportation. Clyde & Co is recognised for its work in and with fast-moving and volatile emerging markets, and for a history of managing complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions and disputes.
From a network of 50+ offices and 3,600+ staff over 6 continents, we are on the front line for our clients' interests, all over the world.
Clyde & Co in the Middle East and North Africa
Clyde & Co's first Middle East office was formally established almost 30 years ago, following many prior years of client involvement in and with the region. Our regional offices work as an interconnected and cohesive unit in order to provide advice to clients from all over the world, as well as to regional corporate entities and governments, on their operations and interests throughout the Middle East. Our lawyers are supported by comprehensive in-house translation, government liaison, management and information services teams as we strive to provide first class professional service levels and insight to our clients.
We are one of the major international law firms in the GCC with around 200 specialist lawyers and paralegals, and 300 staff in total, operating as one unit across our regional office network:
- Abu Dhabi
- Doha
- Dubai
- Muscat
- Riyadh
We act as the first point of call for advice across the Middle East region for many of our multinational clients. Through our work across the region over the past quarter century, our market knowledge, experience and networks are second to none. We provide in-depth coverage of the firm's core sectors, as well as strong cross-practice sector teams in place focusing on regionally important sectors such as education, healthcare and hospitality.
