Associate - International Banking & Finance at Trowers & Hamlins

The role

Trowers & Hamlins seeks an Associate with 2-4 PQE for its International Banking & Finance team in Dubai. This role focuses on capital markets and general banking transactions, including conventional and Sharia-compliant matters.

What you'll do

Deal with a range of capital markets matters of varying sizes and complexity
Assist with transaction management, from inception to close, including drafting transaction documents, drafting prospectuses, drafting listing documents and interacting with regulators and listing authorities
Assist with general banking mandates, including drafting facility agreements, security documents and ancillary documents, interacting with opposing counsel and clients and supervising junior members of the team
Assist with structured products and derivatives mandates, including assisting partners on product development, drafting and interacting with clients
Manage due diligence processes and coordinate multidisciplinary teams
Work closely with the wider banking and finance team to provide general finance advice related to banking matters
Initiate, build and maintain effective client relationships
Pro-active involvement in marketing initiatives
Work across a variety of banking and capital markets specialisms

What we're looking for

2-4 PQE

Proven ability to take on responsibility and manage files

Flexibility, positivity and an ability to work effectively in a close-knit office

Have an interest in, and an aptitude for, developing the firm’s business and a willingness to assist in the development of client relationships, through meetings, presentations, producing know-how and other business development initiatives

A strong transactional track record

Experience of advising on DCM transactions including standalone bond issuances, MTN programmes and issuances thereunder, Sharia-compliant issuances, liability management exercises and commercial paper issuances

Experience in providing legal and regulatory advice particularly to financial institutions

Demonstrable interest in Islamic finance and the sectors in which we operate in the Middle East

Experience of working closely with principal lawyers on transactions and working independently· nice to have

The capacity to work with autonomy as well as part of a team· nice to have

Experience of general banking transactions, including investment grade and secured and unsecured lending using LMA documentation· nice to have

Any experience of structured products and derivatives work· nice to have

Associate - International Banking & Finance

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