Finance Associate - Dubai

Finance Associate

Finance Associate | 2+ PQE | Dubai

A leading international law firm is seeking a Finance Associate to join its growing Banking & Finance team in Dubai.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Finance Associate with at least 2 years' post-qualification experience to join a highly regarded practice advising on complex domestic and cross-border financing transactions across the Middle East. The successful Finance Associate will work alongside respected Partners and senior lawyers on a broad range of matters, including leveraged finance, acquisition finance, real estate finance and corporate lending.

The Finance Associate will gain exposure to high-profile transactions involving lenders, private equity sponsors, sovereign wealth funds, developers and major corporate organisations across the GCC region.

You must have previous Banking & Finance experience to be considered for this role.

The Finance Associate's Role

The successful Finance Associate will play a key role in supporting sophisticated financing transactions from inception through to completion.

Responsibilities will include:

* Advising clients on a broad range of banking and finance transactions.

* Supporting domestic and cross-border financing matters throughout the GCC region.

* Assisting on leveraged finance, acquisition finance, real estate finance and general corporate lending transactions.

* Drafting, reviewing and negotiating finance documentation.

* Supporting transaction structuring and execution.

* Conducting legal due diligence and identifying transaction risks.

* Advising clients on financing structures and commercial considerations.

* Working directly with lenders, sponsors, private equity funds, sovereign wealth funds and corporate borrowers.

* Collaborating closely with colleagues across Corporate, Projects and Real Estate teams.

* Assisting with complex financing and restructuring matters where required.

* Managing multiple transactions and deadlines simultaneously.

* Developing and maintaining strong client relationships.

The Finance Associate

The successful Finance Associate will ideally possess:

* Qualified Solicitor status or equivalent.

* A minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience.

* Previous Banking & Finance experience is essential.

* Experience gained within a recognised Banking & Finance practice.

* Exposure to leveraged finance, acquisition finance, corporate lending or real estate finance transactions.

* Restructuring experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

* Strong drafting and negotiation skills.

* Excellent commercial awareness and business understanding.

* Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

* The ability to manage competing priorities within a fast-paced environment.

* A proactive, resilient and solutions-focused approach.

* Strong communication and client relationship management skills.

Why Apply?

* Join a highly respected international Banking & Finance team.

* Exposure to complex, high-value domestic and cross-border transactions.

* Work with leading lenders, sponsors, private equity funds and sovereign wealth funds.

* Gain experience across multiple sectors including Real Estate, Energy, Infrastructure, Industrials and Financial Services.

* Significant levels of client contact and responsibility.

* Excellent mentoring and support from experienced Partners.

* Clear opportunities for progression and career development.

* Collaborative and high-performing team environment.

* Opportunity to build a long-term career within one of the region's leading Finance practices.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Finance Associate seeking exposure to market-leading transactions, excellent client contact and genuine long-term progression within a thriving Banking & Finance team in Dubai.