Associate

Duration: Permanent
Location: Abu Dhabi
Reports to: Partner
Type of Role: Office Based

The Team

Dentons' Middle East Banking and Finance team is at the forefront of the
financial industry, operating within the wider Middle East to provide
innovative finance solutions. With a deep understanding of both finance
providers and users, our team of lawyers and professionals is integrated into
our global network and dedicated to structuring and documenting transactions
that fuel economic growth in virtually every industry. Our extensive sector-
specific experience ensures that we speak our clients' language and understand
local markets.
Role

We are seeking a Senior Associate or experienced mid-level Associate to join
our dynamic transactional Middle East Banking and Finance team, with a
particular focus on project finance. This role presents an exciting and
challenging opportunity for a driven banking lawyer who aspires to advance
their career within a global firm. Whilst the role is for a project finance
lawyer, in this position, you will have the opportunity to engage in a wide
spectrum of transactions, including asset finance, general banking, Islamic
finance, leveraged finance, real estate finance, and global syndicated
lending.

You will collaborate directly with leading Banks and Financial Institutions
worldwide, working closely with experts across Dentons international offices.
Our firm provides comprehensive legal training, supported by a team of
Professional Support Lawyers (PSLs), and offers a structured personal and
career development programme.
Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Banking & Finance Expertise: Proven experience in LMA-based transactions, with project finance in particular. An understanding of regional project finance will be preferred, as will an understanding of Islamic finance.


• Regional Law Knowledge: A good understanding of UAE and other regional laws and practice is preferred, but not essential.


• Transaction Management: Ability to manage transactions effectively and assist in the supervision of junior lawyers and trainees.


• Market Insight: Familiarity with regional laws and market practices.


• Team Collaboration: Strong team player with a sense of adventure and a drive to enhance their local and regional market presence.


• Regional Knowledge: Demonstrated experience, exposure, and knowledge of the region.


• Commitment to the region: We are looking for candidates with a commitment to the region, so will be ideal for candidates already based in the region or already familiar with the region.

Firm Profile

Across over ‎80 countries, Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance
your organization by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal
solutions. Polycentric, purpose-driven and committed to inclusion, diversity,
equity and sustainability, we focus on what matters most to you.
www.dentons.com

Diversity & Inclusion

Essential to our success as a global law firm is our ability to attract and
retain the best talent from a diverse range of backgrounds. We want a work
environment where everyone can reach their potential and we have an inclusive
culture which respects individual differences.
We undertake and support a number of internal and external initiatives aimed
at increasing diversity within the profession and we encourage all our
partners and staff to get involved. We welcome you to learn more about
diversity and inclusion at Dentons.

Equal Opportunities
Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome
applications from candidates with disabilities and support those in the
workplace who have a disability. Any disability disclosure will be dealt with
confidentially and sensitively and if you want to speak directly to a member
of our team, please email [email protected].

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

If you are interested in applying for this position, we welcome direct
applications via our careers page, but if you have any questions beforehand
please email [email protected] - Enquiries only please,
applications will not be accepted via email.
Please note that we will not accept unsolicited CV's sent to the business, nor
will we accept any associated terms of business.