Associate - Banking - UAE

Allen & Overy is a leading global law firm operating in over thirty countries.
Embracing new trends and harnessing decades of experience, we've earned our
place at the forefront of the legal industry. Our partners are recognised as
leaders in their field and our deals and cases often make headline business
news. As a result, we've developed a reputation for delivering exceptional
legal solutions that not only solve our clients' challenges but exceed their
expectations. By embracing new ways of thinking, integrating technology into
our everyday work and putting our people first, we've become known for leading
by example.

Join our team and you'll be part of a flexible, inclusive culture underpinned
by openness and consistent support for one another. Our culture enables people
to define their own career path based on their strengths, while our ambitious
outlook ensures we continue to provide each person with opportunities to
thrive. We're also committed to supporting a culture that drives diversity and
inclusion. Every day, we're working hard to create an environment where you
feel you can bring your authentic self to work. To be comfortable and
confident to be who you are in the workplace. To feel like you belong. If
you're ready to play your part in defining the future of law: It's Time.

Department purpose

The financial crisis and its consequences continue to reverberate. Banks and
borrowers need innovative, adaptable legal services from lawyers who are able
to offer robust advice in an uncertain economic climate. Now, more than ever,
general lending transactions need to be structured and negotiated to take
account of market and client requirements. Allen & Overy can advise on any
form of financing that borrowers or lenders choose to undertake, and clients
often call on us to advise on the ground-breaking deals and structures which
eventually become the market standard.

Allen & Overy's general lending practice is widely recognised as the market
leader. We are able to offer our clients exceptional market knowledge, built
from a broad client base and from regularly working on big-ticket, cross-
border deals, gained in times of both boom and bust. Our knowledge of advising
domestic and international financiers, as well as borrowers, means that we can
advise on all types of financing transactions worldwide.

Key relationships
* General Lending/Project Finance Partners, Associates and the wider team
* PSLs
* Business Development Manager
* Wider A &O community
Role and responsibilities
* The role involves working on a wide variety of banking products; general lending, project finance, asset finance, real estate and developmental finance, acquisition and leveraged finance
* The team also work on conventional and Islamic financings
* Drafting, reviewing and amending documentation
* Strategically advising clients in meetings, on the phone and in writing
* Managing client expectations and project delivery appropriately
* Business development - development of personal plan, assistance with and implementation of business development campaign
* Legal research
Key requirements
* Qualified lawyer
* Strong technical knowledge of the legal framework surrounding general financing transactions.
* Outstanding academic credentials
* Intellectual curiosity and versatility
* Self-starter with the desire and ability to continuously acquire, build upon and share knowledge
* Detail-focused and self-motivated approach
* Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
* Excellent client relationship skills
* Sound experience of operating at associate level within a complex international organisation
* Strong commercial/business acumen with the ability to deliver creative and pragmatic solutions and advice
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface at all levels and particularly to win the respect of the partner and fee-earner community, building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
* Collaborative team player with the ability to develop and work in a fast paced, intellectually rigorous environment
* A person of sound judgment, able to establish a high level of credibility
Who we are looking for

We are looking for high quality applicants with strong experience in general
financing transactions to join a dynamic team where the quality of work is
second to none.