* NQ - 1 PQE Banking & Project Finance - US firm Dubai *

Hydrogen Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing US law firm in Dubai seeks an England & Wales qualified Banking & Project Finance Associate to join their expanding team. This role offers direct client contact, experience with high-profile transactions, and career development opportunities. Ideal candidates will have training from a top-tier law firm and a strong interest in banking and project finance. The role provides attractive remuneration and benefits.

Benefits

Attractive US firm salary

Career progression

Direct client contact

Qualifications

• Must be England & Wales qualified or qualifying by March 2026.
• Trained at a top-tier law firm.
• Experience in banking or project finance is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Advise on banking and finance matters.
• Focus on project finance and Islamic finance.
• Work closely with experienced partners.

Skills

Banking and finance knowledge

Project finance

Islamic finance

Strong communication

Education

England & Wales qualified

Strong academic background

Job description

Overview

A growing US law firm in Dubai is seeking a Banking & Project Finance Associate (NQ-1 PQE) to join its expanding 3-partner team. This is a rare opportunity to work on high-profile, cross-border transactions across the Middle East and beyond, within a close-knit and highly regarded practice.

The Role

You will be advising on a broad range of banking and finance matters, with a strong focus on project finance, general banking and Islamic Finance matters. Working closely with experienced partners from top-tier international backgrounds, this role offers hands-on experience, client exposure, and real career development in a fast-growing team.

Requirements

• England & Wales qualified (or qualifying by March 2026)
• Trained at a top-tier international or Magic Circle law firm
• Strong academic background
• Experience or demonstrable interest in banking and/or project finance
• Commitment to building a long-term career in the Middle East and ideally connections to the region

Why Apply?

• Work with highly ranked partners on market-leading deals
• Direct client contact and career progression in a lean team structure
• Attractive US firm salary and benefits
• Dubai-based role with exposure to regional and international transaction