Capital Markets Associate

Buchanan

  • Abu Dhabi
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
OverviewA leading US law firm is seeking a Capital Markets Associate to join its Abu Dhabi office. The team advises issuers, underwriters and financial institutions on complex international capital markets transactions, with a particular focus on cross-border offerings involving Middle Eastern issuers.This opportunity is ideally suited to a 3–5 PQE associate with strong US capital markets experience who is looking to work on sophisticated international offerings within a high-performing global platform.What You’ll Do
  • Advise on international equity capital markets transactions, including IPOs and follow-on offerings.
  • Work on cross-border securities offerings involving US and international markets.
  • Support transactions structured under Rule 144A and Regulation S.
  • Draft and review offering memoranda, registration statements and transaction documentation.
  • Work closely with issuers, underwriters and financial advisers on complex cross-border deals.
  • Collaborate with global teams across the firm’s capital markets and corporate practices.
About You
  • 3–5 years’ PQE with strong capital markets experience.
  • Background gained at an elite US firm or the US capital markets practice of a Magic Circle firm.
  • Significant experience advising on ECM transactions, including both Rule 144A/Regulation S deals and SEC-registered offerings.
  • Strong technical knowledge of US securities laws and cross-border capital markets structures.
  • Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail.
  • Commercially minded with strong client communication abilities.
Desirable experience:
  • Arabic language skills.
  • Prior experience working on Middle East transactions.
  • Exposure to debt capital markets matters.
Salary & Benefits
  • Competitive Middle East market compensation package.
  • Tax-efficient income depending on location.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including relocation support where applicable.
Why Apply?
  • Opportunity to join a leading US capital markets platform.
  • Exposure to sophisticated international offerings involving Middle Eastern issuers.
  • Strong partner interaction and cross-border deal experience.
  • Excellent career development within a global capital markets practice.
The Process
  • Multi-stage interview process with partners.
Ready to take the next step?If you are a Capital Markets Associate seeking to work on complex international offerings within a leading global platform, apply today.

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