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Full Time Employee · Mid Career · 5-10 Years of Experience
10-49 Employees · Law Firm

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Job Description

Mid-level Banking Lawyer (Banking & Finance)

Law Firm – Manama


We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced mid-level Banking Lawyer to join our dynamic Banking & Finance team. The successful candidate will have a strong academic background and 7-10 years of experience in advising on a wide range of banking and finance transactions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of banking and finance transactions, including:
  • Banking Regulatory Matters: Advising on and drafting legal opinions and submissions to regulatory authorities (e.g., Central Bank of Bahrain) on various banking and financial matters, including licensing and transfer of business.
  • M&A: Advising on mergers and acquisitions of banks and other financial (and non-financial) institutions, including due diligence, structuring and documentation.
  • IPOs: Advising on all aspects of IPOs, including drafting and reviewing offering documents, advising on regulatory compliance, and coordinating with relevant authorities.
  • Project Finance: Advising on all aspects of project finance transactions, including structuring, documentation, and negotiation.
  • Debt Finance: Advising on debt financing transactions, including sukuks and bond issuances, loan agreements, and security documentation.
  • Collateral: Advising on various forms of collateral, including mortgages, pledges, and guarantees.
  • Conduct legal research and analysis on complex legal and regulatory issues.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents, including loan agreements, security documents, and other transaction-related documentation.
  • Provide legal and commercial advice to clients on a range of banking and finance matters.
  • Manage client relationships and ensure client satisfaction.
  • Mentor and supervise junior lawyers.
  • Stay abreast of legal and regulatory developments in the banking and finance sector.
  • Contribute to the development of the firm's banking and finance practice.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a reputable university.
  • 7-10 years of relevant experience in a reputable law firm or in-house legal department.
  • Strong academic record and excellent research and analytical skills.
  • In-depth knowledge of Bahrain's banking and finance laws and regulations.
  • Experience in advising on a wide range of banking and finance transactions, including those mentioned above.
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
  • Strong client service orientation and the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
  • Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Skills

  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a reputable university.

7-10 years of relevant experience in a reputable law firm or in-house legal department.

Strong academic record and excellent research and analytical skills.

In-depth knowledge of Bahrain's banking and finance laws and regulations.

Experience in advising on a wide range of banking and finance transactions, including those mentioned above.

Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills (both written and verbal).

Strong client service orientation and the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are a plus.


Preferred Candidate

Years of Experience
Min: 5 Max: 10
Degree
Bachelor's degree / higher diploma
Career Level
Mid Career
Major
Lawyer
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