Energy, Infrastructure, Project and Asset Finance Associate - Dubai
Full time
na CMS UK
no
UAE
Publicado em December 10, 2024
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Energy, Infrastructure, Project and Asset Finance Associate - Dubai
We have an exciting opening for an experienced Banking & Finance Solicitor to join our team in Dubai. About Us CMS is a Future Facing firm with more than 80 offices in over 45 countries and 5,800+ lawyers worldwide. We combine deep local market understanding with a global perspective. We are passionate about building strong relationships with our clients, our people, and the communities we work in. We take a bold, dynamic, and agile approach to ensure our clients are able to face the future with confidence. We are driven by emerging technologies such as generative AI and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of working. About The Role Working primarily with lead partners specialising in Energy, Islamic and Asset Finance you will assist in driving this growth area of the wider Energy, Infrastructure, Project and Asset Finance (EIPAF) group. You will work on a variety of debt and leasing transactions related to a variety of assets and Energy & Infrastructure projects. You will have the opportunity to liaise with other CMS offices, practice areas and local counsel around the world. We act on lending transactions across various sectors and product areas. Particular areas of focus include asset related financing involving real estate, ships, aircraft and project assets or complex structured transactions. In this role, you can expect to get involved in a variety of work including:- large energy, waste, water and infrastructure projects around the Middle East
- complex Islamic finance structures acting for Shariah compliant banks and other market parties
- asset financing of ships, aircraft and rolling stock
- Be a qualified solicitor, ideally between 3-6PQE.
- Be able to demonstrate an interest in, and enthusiasm for project finance
- Have gained good experience in a recognized finance team, with strong project and asset finance experience beneficial
- Have excellent written and oral communication skills
- Have a strong academic background
- Demonstrate the ambition to succeed
- Understand the importance of and have a commitment to business development and client relationship management
- Be commercially orientated with a commitment to innovation
- Have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Be well-organised with strong administration and time management skills and the ability and drive to meet demanding deadlines
- Arabic speaking will be advantageous but not essential
- Experience within UAE and the GCC is also preferred.
- Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
- Flexible, hybrid working policy
- Generous bonus scheme
- Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
- Holiday exchange scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced parental leave
- Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
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