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Department: Banking & Finance
Duration: Permanent
Location: Abu Dhabi
Reports to: Partner
Type of Role: Office-Based/Hybrid
Reference no: 5623
The Team
Dentons’ Banking and Finance team is at the forefront of the financial industry, operating globally to provide innovative finance solutions. With a deep understanding of both finance providers and users, our integrated global team of lawyers and professionals is 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. Dentons is often called upon by emerging jurisdictions to assist in the development of banking and finance legislative frameworks.
Role
We are seeking an experienced Banking and finance Senior Associate to join our dynamic and expanding transactional Banking team. This role presents an exciting and challenging opportunity for a driven banking lawyer who aspires to advance their career within a global firm. In this position, you will engage in a wide spectrum of transactions, including projects, 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 Denton 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 program.
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
- Banking & Finance Expertise: Proven experience in general banking & finance, structured finance, project finance, asset finance, Islamic finance, and projects.
- Saudi Arabian Law Knowledge: Good understanding of Saudi Arabian law and practice is essential.
- Transaction Management: Ability to manage transactions effectively and assist in the supervision of junior lawyers and trainees.
- Market Insight: Familiarity with Saudi Arabian law 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.
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 recruitment.matters@dentons.com.
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 recruitment.matters@dentons.com – 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.
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