Al Tamimi Looking for Associate at Qatar Full Time

As an Associate based in the Qatar Banking and Finance department you will support the Partner, Head of Department and senior lawyers in all banking and finance matters including credit (syndicated and bilateral), regulatory work (including FinTech), funds, project finance and Islamic finance in Qatar and may be called upon to support the banking teams in other jurisdictions.

Our clients include local and international financial institutions, listed and private corporations, governmental authorities and private equity firms to whom we provide a full service with specific industry sector focus.

Duties and responsibilities

• Dealing with a range of banking and finance matters of varying sizes and complexity spanning corporate finance, project finance, and Islamic finance.
• Drafting transaction documents and memorandums of advice to including facility agreements, security documents, resolutions and officers’ certificates.
• Initiating, building and maintain effective client relationships and participating in wider business development activities.
• Corresponding with regulators.
• Willingness to work across a variety of banking and finance matters in Qatar.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer – must be admitted to practice in its home country, law society or relevant bar association.
• Post qualification experience – 1 to 3 years ideal but will consider other appropriate candidates.
• Experience – ideally, the candidate will have worked with partners and senior lawyers and shall have gained experience of managing transactions and the capacity to work with autonomy as well as part of a team.
• Experience in LMA based syndicated and bilateral lending transactions, secured and unsecured facilities as well as experience in providing legal and regulatory advice particular to banking and finance industry.
• Language(s) – Bilingual (English and Arabic) preferred but solely English speaking candidates will be considered.
• Proven ability to take on responsibility and manage files.
• Must be able to work under pressure and manage multiple casework.
• Flexibility, positivity and an ability to work effectively in a close-knit office