Associate

Department/Division: Corporate
Duration: Permanent
Location: UAE (Dubai / Abu Dhabi)
Reports to: Partner
Requisition no: 8653

The Team/ The Department

Our Equity Capital Markets team deals with a broad range of international equity capital markets work, including IPOs, follow-on offerings, GDR facilities and continuing obligations.

The team's clients are primarily investment banks, financial advisors, banks and corporates, and transactions range from FTSE Main Market mandates to the privatisation programmes of Developing Market economies where a joined up approach with our global network of offices is key.

Our team is looking for an Associate with at least 3 years' post-qualification experience to support international equity capital markets transactions in the Middle East.

Ideally the candidate will have significant experience within the capital markets team of an international or other major law firm, working for issuers and underwriters in connection with equity offerings in any of the GCC States.

You will maintain client relationships, contribute to business development and thought leadership, raising your own profile and supporting the continued growth of the capital markets practice.

The role would be ideal for a 3-to-5-year PQE lawyer.

Responsibilities

• You will take a lead role on a variety of equity capital markets transactions across a range of sectors.
• Coach and mentor more junior members of the team.
• Coordinate and cooperate with colleagues in other practice groups and offices.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Contribute to business development.
• Contribute to thought leadership and raise the profile of the firm externally.

Required experience, skills, and attributes

Technical skills

• Strong academic record.
• Qualified Lawyer.
• Experience with DFM, Nasdaq Dubai, ADX, Tadawul equity offerings.
• Experience of a range of different transaction structures, including IPOs, follow-on offerings and equity capital markets aspects of M&A transactions.
• You will ideally have experience of working with international clients in the corporate sector.
• You will ideally have experience of preparing and participating in pitches to clients.
• Ability to work independently.

Personal attributes

• Dedicated to exceptional client service.
• Excellent business development ability and demonstrates market focus.
• Strong financial, commercial and business awareness.
• Excellent problem solving and decision making skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates good judgment and resilience skills.
• Shows strong initiative and drive and takes control of own career development.