Private Credit​/Fund Finance Lawyer

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 by providing them with the highest‑quality advice and legal insight, combining 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 and believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating – full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That’s why we’re proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team‑based approach to work.

Clifford Chance Dubai is a full‑service office completely integrated with and supported by our global network. We advise clients on major transactions in the Middle East and beyond, covering commercial and industrial sectors, financial investors, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not‑for‑profit organisations.

Our work spans the whole of the MENA region and beyond. We work on a broad variety of matters under both English and UAE law, including:

• Lending – we advise on the full range of banking transactions including secured and unsecured bilateral and syndicated loans, leveraged and acquisition finance, private credit, fund finance, rescheduling and restructuring, loan transfers, participations, and loan portfolio acquisitions and disposals. Working with banks, corporates, SWFs, private capital investors (including private credit providers) and other sponsors.
• Recent awards include:
  • Chambers Middle East 2025 – Band 1 Banking and Finance practice
  • The Legal 500 Middle East and North Africa Awards 2024 – Banking and Finance Law Firm of the Year
  • IFLR Middle East Awards 2024 – National Law Firm of the Year
  • IFN Law Awards 2024 – Kuwait Deal of the Year, Most Innovative Deal of the Year, Sukuk Deal of the Year
  • Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Middle East Awards 2024 – Power Finance Deal of the Year, Acquisition Finance Deal of the Year
  • IFLR Middle East Awards 2024 – Equity Deal of the Year, Loan Deal of the Year
  • IFN Law Awards 2023 – Best Banking & Finance Law Firm of the Year

We are the world’s leading global finance practice. You will work on ground‑breaking deals for top‑tier clients across asset classes and enjoy the firm’s extensive experience in banking, finance, capital markets, corporate/M&A, Islamic finance, and aviation finance.

Recent deal highlights include:

• The arrangers on an Islamic and conventional financing to GEMS Global (Cayman) Limited as part of the acquisition by CVC Capital Partner of a stake in GEM's Menasa business.
• The arrangers and lender group on Brookfield’s public to private US $2.8 billion acquisition of Network International.
• M42, a subsidiary of G42 Healthcare and Mubadala Health, financing the acquisition of Diaverum AB from Bridgepoint Group.
• The lenders on the financing of Black Rock‑led consortium’s US $15.5 billion acquisition of a stake in Aramco Oil Pipelines Company.
• A UAE‑based private credit platform securing an NAV facility with a US credit fund for mid‑market European leveraged finance transactions.
• A US private credit fund providing secured direct lending facilities to a technology group in the UAE, including a bespoke multi‑jurisdiction security package.
• Our reputation as a very informal, supportive, meritocratic and diverse group, with regular social events.
• Our location in prestigious business developments in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
• Our sophisticated internal training programme, including local courses run by The Academy and annual residential training in Amsterdam or London.
• One of the most attractive remuneration packages in the market.

• Handle a wide variety of work, with partners ensuring a preferred mix of assignments.
• Run transactions and work closely with clients, requiring outstanding transaction management, organisational, and technical skills.
• Strong career progression possibilities for the right candidate.

Your experience

• 4–6 years post‑qualified experience at a high‑profile firm with strong experience in fund financings and corporate finance.
• First‑class legal ability with a practical commercial…