Senior Counsel, Corporate Finance (Middle East Relocation)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a talented Senior Counsel in Corporate & Project Finance to join their dynamic team in the Middle East. This role offers the chance to lead legal activities related to financing transactions, including bank debt and capital markets issuances. With a market-leading salary and full family relocation package, this opportunity promises career development in a stimulating and lucrative environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and embraces progress, offering a bright future for legal professionals.

Benefits

Market-leading salary and benefits package

Full family relocation package

Career development support

Qualifications

• 6+ years PQE with experience in project finance or capital markets.
• Experience leading transactions in a first or second chair capacity.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal activities related to financing transactions.
• Advise on legal rights, obligations, and agreements.

Skills

Project Finance

Capital Markets

Negotiation

Legal Analysis

Education

Qualified Lawyer in Common Law Jurisdiction

Job description

Senior Counsel, Corporate Finance (Middle East Relocation), London

Client: JMC Legal Recruitment

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Finance

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 11b625286d9e

Job Views: 3

Posted: 02.05.2025

Job Description:

Senior Counsel, Corporate & Project Finance | Energy Multinational | The Middle East

Combining an award-winning work culture and unrivalled progression opportunities, this is a unique role for a talented Senior Counsel, Corporate & Project Finance to advance their career in the Middle East.

Well-regarded as one of the largest, highest-performing energy companies in the world, the business is seeking an ambitious and driven legal professional to join their industry-leading team.

Why Work in the Middle East

Legal opportunities in the Middle East are highly stimulating and lucrative. The region's increasing international and cross-border work, along with its development initiatives, elevate the scope and quality of legal work available.

The Middle East's transformation over the past decade exemplifies its commitment to progress and modernization. The region is becoming dynamic and forward-thinking, embracing change and diversity, with significant advances in women's empowerment, education, culture, tourism, economic diversification, and environmental sustainability. It offers an exciting future for its citizens, fostering a prosperous and welcoming environment.

The Role

You will lead legal activities related to negotiating and executing financing transactions, including bank debt, capital markets issuances, and joint venture project financings. Your responsibilities include structuring, negotiating, and documenting these transactions.

You will advise management and internal clients on legal rights, obligations, agreements, and statutory requirements related to financing transactions. Additionally, you will assist Law Management and other attorneys in analyzing legal issues and collaborate with outside counsel to negotiate and document transactions efficiently.

Requirements

• 6+ years PQE, qualified in a common law jurisdiction, with experience in project finance or capital markets at a law firm or a combination of in-house and law firm experience
• Experience leading transactions in a first or second chair capacity
• Experience with international transactions and finance principles

What's on Offer

• Join an industry-leading energy team
• Market-leading salary and benefits package
• Full family relocation package
• Career development support