Associate - GMAC Finance (Dubai) at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

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The role

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is seeking a Finance Associate with 2 years of PQE to join their Dubai office. This role will involve working across a wide range of finance matters for sophisticated clients in the MENA region.

What you'll do

Work on a wide variety of transactions for a range of clients
Work on full scale of matters across general finance, fund finance, syndicated/ corporate lending, Islamic finance, project finance, and derivatives
Negotiate and draft transaction documents
Liaise with foreign counsel
Involve in the highest profile transactions in the market, not only regionally but globally
Contribute to developing and deepening relationships with existing key clients
Actively participate in business development / client events
Provide general support and assistance to the MENA GMAC team as required

What we're looking for

2 years PQE in England and Wales terms (or equivalent)

Committed to pursuing a legal career in the UAE

Strong technical skills and grasp of finance concepts

At least one substantial banking & finance seat during training

Transactional management experience including exposure to LMA-style documentation

Experience working on transactions (involving facility agreements, security documents, CPs, conditions precedent, guarantees, notices, legal opinions and ancillary finance documents) from initial instructions through signing/closing

Strong foundational understanding of general finance, fund finance, and syndicated/ corporate lending

Exposure to or some experience of Islamic finance, project finance, and derivatives

Strong academic record and qualifications

Strong technical and commercial background

Highly effective communicator (both oral and written)

Able to work effectively as part of a team

Confident, self-motivated and committed to providing excellent client service

Able to manage a high degree of responsibility of work demands

Enthusiastic participant in business development activities, including networking, organising and delivering seminars, attending conferences and publishing as well as proactive involvement in knowledge management

Willing and able to travel across the MENA region and further afield as and when required

Islamic finance experience will be a distinct advantage· nice to have

Associate - GMAC Finance (Dubai)

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