Senior Debt Capital Markets Lawyer (Fixed Term Contract)

The roleThe GroupWe were the first firm to commit to building a full capital markets execution capability in the Middle East. We are active in structuring and executing a wide range of high-value conventional and Islamic-compliant capital market transactions for clients across a broad spectrum of jurisdictions including the GCC, the wider Middle East region, Asia and Europe. We work on a broad variety of matters under both English and UAE law including: medium term note programmes; eurobonds; sukuk transactions; regulatory capital issues; liability management transactions; convertible and exchangeable bonds; and structured financings. Our clients include issuers, dealers, arrangers, underwriters, originators and investors. We act for the leading global and regional financial institutions and corporates located not only in the Middle East, but also in Europe, the Americas and Asia. We work with global clients such as Barclays, Citi, HSBC, JP Morgan, Standard Chartered Bank and leading regional financial institutions and corporates such as Dubai World, Majid Al Futtaim and Emirates Airlines. Key Attractions "Clifford Chance maintains a pre-eminent practice in the UAE, with particularly strong capabilities in debt capital markets. Its lawyers have deep experience in sukuk and sovereign bonds, demonstrating particular strength in Rule 144A offerings. The firm also has considerable experience assisting with securities regulatory issues and hybrid transactions, in addition to securitisation and Islamic derivatives. Clifford Chance acts for a diverse array of clients both locally and throughout the GCC. Chambers Global 2024: Middle East: Capital Markets – Tier 1 We are one of the world's leading global capital markets practices, with the Middle East's most experienced capital markets team. We were IFLR Middle East Law Firm of the Year 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2022 and 2023. Debt Deal of the Year - Arab Republic of Egypt sovereign sukuk – IFLR Middle East 2023. Debt Team of the Year - IFLR Middle East 2023. Our work on the most complex and innovative deals has helped further cement our reputation and has established our team as a market leader. You will work on leading deals for top tier clients across the GCC in a dynamic and fast-growing market. The range, calibre and international scope of our deal flow is unrivalled. For instance, in the recent time we have advised on the following key transactions:

We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm's global standards with in-depth local expertise. Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That's why we're so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work. You'll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they've reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that's possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you'll find across all of our teams. Whichever area of the business you join, you'll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet. Clifford Chance Dubai is a full service office which is completely integrated with, and supported by, our global network. We advise clients on major transactions in the Middle East and beyond. Our clients include public and private corporations, investment banks and financial institutions, governments and international bodies. Our lawyers specialise in providing a seamless integrated service. Clifford Chance offers the Middle East's most experienced debt and equity-linked capital markets team, offering our clients expertise across jurisdictions and across the full range of capital markets products. Clifford Chance has again garnered the most Tier 1 rankings of any firm across the Middle East in 2023, as well as the most global-wide Tier 1 rankings of any other firm.