Banking & Finance Associate

MENA Recruit Pty Ltd; Dubai; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UAE is seeking a junior to mid-level lawyer with 2-5 years PQE to join their Banking & Finance team. The ideal candidate will work on a variety of banking transactions and receive both supervision and training, along with opportunities for further development. This role offers relocation incentives to the UAE including accommodation and a bonus plan.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

One month's accommodation provided

Bonus plan

Interest-free housing loan

Qualifications

• 2-5 years PQE from a reputable mid-tier firm.
• Experience in Banking & Finance is preferred.
• Strong awareness of time pressures and responsiveness.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Banking & Finance team with various transactions.
• Work under the supervision of two partners while being proactive.
• Conduct research on UAE laws and regulations.

Skills

Understanding of banking transactions

Exposure to a variety of banking transactions

Ability to work under time pressure

Familiarity with security documents

Research initiative

Education

Common law qualification

Job description

We are currently looking for a junior to mid-level lawyer 2-5 yrs PQE common law qualified, to join a busy and growing Banking & Finance team. Reporting to two partners, you will be experienced in the following:

• Understanding how banking transactions work;
• Have exposure to a variety of banking transactions
• Comfortable and experienced with time pressures in a banking transaction
• Familiar with security documents, Legal opinions, Loan agreements, LMA document
• You will receive supervision and training but need to be able to work independently as well
• Have the initiative to research
• They do a lot of the UAE law so if you haven't worked in the region previously, it is a matter of going through laws and regulations themselves to try and figure out the particular answer
• Must have a strong awareness of time pressures and responsiveness.
• Quick to grasp and understand work

They are looking for someone who has been trained from a reputable mid-tier firm. It is more important to have the banking experience rather than UAE law experience as this can be taught. They will also consider someone from in-house in a Banking & Finance role.

The firm will offer relocation to the UAE as well as one month's accommodation. You will be eligible for a bonus plan and interest-free housing loan as you need to pay 6 or 12 months' rent upfront.