Corporate Lawyer - Uae Relocation

Thinking Search; Dubai, Abu Dhabi; On-site; GBP 82,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Thinking Search is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its Equity Capital Markets practice in the UAE. The role is based in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, offering relocation support for the right candidate and a permanent position with a relocation package.

Ideal candidates will have ECM experience from a leading firm, with exposure to IPOs and cross-border deals between London and the Middle East. You will work with issuers, banks and corporate clients across the GCC and supervise junior

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with Equity Capital Markets experience.
• Strong IPO and ECM transaction experience.
• GCC capital markets knowledge and familiarity with regional stock exchanges.
• London and Middle East experience preferred.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical abilities.
• Commercially minded with strong client relationship skills.
• Able to work independently and across international teams.

Responsibilities

• Advise on IPOs, follow-on offerings and other public equity issuances.
• Represent issuers, underwriters, banks, and corporate clients across GCC.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documentation and regulatory filings.
• Manage transactions from inception to completion with clients and international colleagues.
• Build and maintain strong regional client relationships.
• Support business development, pitches and thought leadership.
• Mentor and supervise junior lawyers where appropriate.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Client relationship management

Independent working

Cross-border teamwork

Job description

Corporate Associate / Senior Associate - Equity Capital Markets

Dubai or Abu Dhabi, UAE

Permanent | Competitive Salary + Relocation Package

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Associate or Senior Associate to join a leading international law firm's Equity Capital Markets practice in the UAE. Advising issuers, investment banks, financial institutions and corporate clients, you will work on a broad range of domestic and cross-border capital markets transactions across the Middle East.

This role offers the opportunity to relocate to the UAE, with relocation support available for the successful candidate. It is ideally suited to lawyers with experience gained in both London and the Middle East who are looking to further their career within a market-leading international practice.

Role

• Advise on a broad range of equity capital markets transactions, including IPOs, follow-on offerings and other public equity issuances
• Act for issuers, underwriters, investment banks and corporate clients across the GCC
• Draft and negotiate transaction documentation and regulatory filings
• Manage transactions from inception through to completion, working closely with clients and international colleagues
• Build and maintain strong client relationships across the region
• Support business development initiatives, client pitches and thought leadership
• Mentor and supervise junior lawyers where appropriate

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with experience in Equity Capital Markets gained within a leading international or regional law firm
• Strong experience advising on IPOs and other equity capital markets transactions
• Experience of GCC capital markets and regional stock exchanges is highly desirable
• Experience gained in both London and the Middle East is preferred
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills
• Commercially minded with strong client relationship management skills
• Able to manage matters independently and work effectively across international teams

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly regarded international practice working on sophisticated cross-border transactions across the Middle East. The role offers high-quality work, genuine career progression and a comprehensive relocation package for candidates looking to move to the UAE.