Islamic Finance Senior Associate

Islamic Finance Associate / Senior Associate / Counsel with c.5-10 pqe sought to join a global law firm to play a key role in its high end and well established Dubai / Middle East practice.

This role will involve covering the full mix of Islamic financing work, covering large-scale financings from the outset to conclusion. The position will be to work closely with the lead Partner, broader team and clients, in relation to transactions in the UAE and the broader Middle East and Africa. The firm acts for banks, corporations, financial institutions etc.

The successful candidate should be a Common Law qualified, Islamic Finance and / or Real Estate Finance lawyer, with 5-10 pqe based either in the UAE/GCC with a legal directories ranked law firm, or interested in relocating from the UK, Australia or New Zealand. The firm is interested in a high calibre individual who will be able and comfortable working independently and / or within a team structure.

High quality real estate lawyers interested in relocating to Dubai and specialising / training in Islamic Finance are also welcome for consideration.

Excellent global law firm tax free rates of remuneration on offer to attract a high calibre individual. For those relocating internationally with the remuneration levels on offer and as income tax free this can lead to a potential increases in net / take home remuneration of c.50-80%, so an attractive financial prospect.