Banking / Fund Finance Associate – Dubai

Agnew O'Brien Global Legal Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in Dubai is seeking a mid-level Banking / Fund Finance Associate to handle complex cross-border financing transactions. The ideal candidate will have 4–6 PQE in banking & finance, excellent drafting skills, and experience with top-tier firms. This role offers a competitive tax-free package, structured career progression, and access to ground-breaking deals.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free package

Relocation support

Structured career progression

Internal training (local and international)

Qualifications

• 4–6 PQE with strong banking & finance experience.
• Trained and qualified with a top-tier international firm.
• Proactive, collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex cross-border financing transactions.
• Work closely with partners and colleagues.
• Manage deals from inception to closing.

Skills

Banking & finance experience

Excellent drafting and negotiation skills

Commercial judgment

Transaction management

Fluent in English

Education

Qualified with a Magic Circle or Silver Circle firm

Job description

Job Details

Banking / Fund Finance Associate – Dubai

A leading international law firm seeks a mid-level banking & finance associate to join its award‑winning finance practice in Dubai. The team advises on market‑defining transactions across the MENA region, with expertise spanning fund finance, leveraged and acquisition finance, Islamic finance and restructuring.

The Role Working on a wide range of high‑profile mandates, you will handle complex cross‑border financing transactions under English and UAE law for leading corporates, private equity funds, sovereign wealth funds and major financial institutions. You will work closely with partners and colleagues across the Middle East and globally, managing deals from inception to closing.

Candidate Profile

• 4–6 PQE with strong banking & finance experience (fund finance or corporate finance focus desirable).
• Trained and qualified with a Magic Circle, Silver Circle or other top‑tier international firm.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, coupled with commercial judgment and transaction management ability.
• Fluent in English (Arabic advantageous but not essential).
• Strong academics and a proactive, collaborative mindset.

Key Attractions

Access to ground‑breaking deals for top‑tier regional and global clients.

Award‑winning practice recognised by Chambers and Legal 500.

Structured career progression and unmatched internal training (local and international).

Competitive tax‑free package and relocation support.

Collaborative, meritocratic team culture with strong partner support.

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