Paralegal, Debt Finance – Structured & Derivative (UAE)

A&O Shearman; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A&O Shearman is recruiting a Paralegal to support our Finance - Civil Team in Dubai. The role involves advising on the enforceability of structured finance and derivative products in the Middle East and drafting relevant documentation.

You will also strategically advise clients in meetings, on the phone and in writing, while managing client expectations and project delivery. The successful candidate will have strong technical knowledge of the legal framework for structured finance, excellent

Qualifications

• Bar admission on the horizon or in progress; SQE pathway is acceptable.
• Strong drafting and analytical abilities in finance/derivative contexts.
• Excellent client-facing communication and relationship-building.

Responsibilities

• Advise on enforceability of structured finance and derivative products in the Middle East.
• Draft, review and amend deal documentation.
• Provide strategic client advisory in meetings, over the phone and in writing.
• Manage client expectations and project delivery.
• Support business development activities and campaigns.
• Conduct legal research.

Skills

Legal drafting

Structured finance knowledge

Client advisory

Arabic language (plus)

Education

Bar admission (Civil) or SQE track

Tools

MS Office

Legal research databases

Job description

A&O Shearman is recruiting a Paralegal to support our Finance - Civil Team in Dubai. The role involves advising on the enforceability of structured finance and derivative products in the Middle East and drafting relevant documentation.

You will also strategically advise clients in meetings, on the phone and in writing, while managing client expectations and project delivery. The successful candidate will have strong technical knowledge of the legal framework for structured finance, excellent