Senior Equity Capital Markets 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

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