Dubai: Global Financial Markets Associate - Impact & Deals

A&O Shearman; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A&O Shearman in Dubai is seeking an Associate to join our Global Financial Markets team. You will assist with day-to-day management of transactions, prepare documents, conduct legal research, draft precedents, and provide strategic guidance to clients in a fast-paced, international environment.

We value self-starters with strong commercial acumen, exceptional analytical skills, and excellent communication. The role offers exposure to high-profile deals and a collaborative, high-performing team

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with NQ to 3 PQE and likely admission in a common law jurisdiction.
• Demonstrated ability to operate within a large international organisation.
• Strong commercial acumen and pragmatic advisory capabilities.
• Excellent communication, professional interpersonal skills and client service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the day-to-day management of transactions
• Preparing legal documents for execution
• Legal research and know-how development
• Drafting standard and complex documents, including precedents
• Providing strategic guidance to clients
• Managing client expectations and project delivery
• Business development -- development of personal plan and assisting with campaigns

Skills

Commercial acumen

Legal & analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Initiative

Education

Qualified lawyer – NQ to 3 PQE

Job description

A&O Shearman in Dubai is seeking an Associate to join our Global Financial Markets team. You will assist with day-to-day management of transactions, prepare documents, conduct legal research, draft precedents, and provide strategic guidance to clients in a fast-paced, international environment.

We value self-starters with strong commercial acumen, exceptional analytical skills, and excellent communication. The role offers exposure to high-profile deals and a collaborative, high-performing team