Banking Senior Associate / SA Lawyer (5-7 PQE)

Aventus (Recruitment Agency for Offshore Law Firm); Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Tax-free package

Job summary

A leading international offshore law firm in Dubai is seeking a Banking Senior Associate (5-7 PQE) to join its finance and capital markets team. The role involves managing high-profile, cross-border transactions across the Middle East, Europe and North America.

Candidates should have 5-7 PQE, a background in a Legal 500-ranked firm, and proven expertise in banking and finance law. Relocation from the UK, Ireland or other offshore jurisdictions is encouraged.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE).
• Background in a Legal 500-ranked law firm.
• Experience in banking and finance law.
• Candidates in the region or relocating from the UK, Ireland or offshore jurisdictions are welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Advising on complex cross-border transactions including aircraft finance, Islamic finance, and structured finance.
• Handling Banking & Debt Capital Markets (DCM) work.
• Managing conventional and Shariah-compliant financings.
• Advising on securitisations and debt offerings.

Skills

Banking & finance law

Job description

Rolling Basis (Official)

Dubai, UAE

Competitive, tax-free international package

5-7 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE); experience in Legal 500 law firms; background in banking and finance law.

Law Firm Job

Contextual Overview

A leading international offshore law firm is seeking a Banking Senior Associate (5-7 PQE) to join its finance and capital markets team in Dubai. The role involves managing high-profile, cross-border transactions across the Middle East, Europe, and North America.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Experience: 5 to 7 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE).
• Background: Prior experience in a Legal 500-ranked law firm.
• Jurisdictions: Candidates currently in the region or relocating from the UK, Ireland, or other offshore jurisdictions are encouraged to apply.
• Specialization: Proven expertise in banking and finance law.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Advising on complex cross-border transactions including aircraft finance, Islamic finance, and structured finance.
• Handling Banking & Debt Capital Markets (DCM) work.
• Managing conventional and Shariah-compliant financings.
• Advising on securitisations and debt offerings.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

The firm offers a competitive, tax-free international compensation package.