Associate, Capital Markets - Law Firm

A leading international practice is continuing to expand and strengthen its presence in the UAE. As part of this growth, they are seeking to hire a talented Capital Markets Associate to join their high-performing team.The Role:This is an exciting opportunity for a mid-level associate to work on a broad range of high-profile, cross-border capital markets transactions. The successful candidate will play a key role in advising issuers, underwriters, and financial institutions on complex equity capital markets deals, particularly those involving international offerings into the US market. You will be part of a collaborative team working on sophisticated matters across the Middle East and beyond.Key Responsibilities:Advising on equity capital markets transactions, including IPOs, rights issues, and secondary offeringsLeading and supporting on Rule 144A / Regulation S offerings and SEC-registered dealsDrafting and reviewing offering memoranda, registration statements, and transaction documentationManaging due diligence processes and coordinating with internal and external stakeholdersLiaising with regulators, exchanges, and legal counsel across multiple jurisdictionsSupporting clients on ongoing disclosure obligations and corporate governance mattersContributing to business development initiatives and client relationship managementKey Requirements:3–5 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) – essentialCapital markets experience gained at an elite US law firm or within the US capital markets practice of a Magic Circle firm – essentialStrong ECM experience, including both Rule 144A / Regulation S and SEC-registered transactionsPrior Middle East experience (preferred)Exposure to debt capital markets (DCM) transactions (advantageous)#J-18808-Ljbffr