Global M&A & Finance Associate – Dubai

Freshfields Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater PartG mbB; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshfields Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater PartG mbB in Dubai seeks an Associate for its Global M&A and Capital (Finance) practice. The role involves handling a wide range of finance transactions with international scope, including project finance, leveraged and acquisition finance, private debt/direct lending, and derivatives.

Ideal candidates have solid banking & finance experience, exposure to Islamic finance, and a strong ability to manage complex transactions and client relationships.

Qualifications

• 2 years PQE in England & Wales terms (or equivalent).
• Strong technical skills and grasp of finance concepts; at least one substantial banking & finance seat during training.
• Experience with transactions including facility agreements, security documents, CPs, conditions precedent, guarantees, notices and ancillary documents.
• Exposure to Islamic finance, project finance and derivatives is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and ability to work in a high-responsibility, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Work on a wide variety of transactions for a range of clients.
• Handle full scale matters across general finance, fund finance, syndicated/corporate lending, Islamic finance, project finance and derivatives.
• Negotiate and draft transaction documents.
• Liaise with foreign counsel and coordinate across the global network.
• Contribute to high-profile transactions with regional and international visibility.
• Develop and deepen relationships with key clients; participate in business development events.
• Provide general support to the MENA GMAC team as required.

Skills

PQE in England & Wales terms

Finance concepts

Transactional management

Banking & finance transactions

Islamic finance exposure

Negotiation & drafting

Communication (oral & written)

Team collaboration

Business development participation

Job description

Freshfields Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater PartG mbB in Dubai seeks an Associate for its Global M&A and Capital (Finance) practice. The role involves handling a wide range of finance transactions with international scope, including project finance, leveraged and acquisition finance, private debt/direct lending, and derivatives.

Ideal candidates have solid banking & finance experience, exposure to Islamic finance, and a strong ability to manage complex transactions and client relationships.