Associate
Oman, Oman
Job Description
Location/s
Oman
Term
Permanent
Working Hours
Full Time
Practice Area / Department
Corporate
Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 160 partners and 950 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Asia, we provide a full-service integrated offering. Our clients operate in diverse industry sectors such as construction, transport and infrastructure, banking and financial services, distribution and logistics, education and health, hotels and leisure, defence, engineering and surveying, charities, retail and energy and natural resources. We also act for many high net worth individuals. We are different and we believe it is our people that make us unique. We expect and respect that you and your talents are too. The truth is we don\'t prescribe who you are or how you ought to be. It\'s what you can do that interests us most. While the work on offer is rewarding and often complex, the qualities we look for are simple. The ability to get on with people from all walks of life, for example. To talk and to listen. To develop the sorts of relationships that mean you win the friendship and loyalty of clients and colleagues alike. In short, to connect. These are the characteristics our people all have in common. They are vital, as is the drive and imagination to use your unique talents to the full. We will help you in this. In fact, we will support you in every way we can.
Job Advert Description
There is an opportunity to join Trowers & Hamlins\' corporate practice in Muscat, Oman. Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with 174 partners and over 1100 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Asia, we provide a full-service integrated offering. We are looking for an associate with around four years\' corporate experience, ideally mainly in Oman, to work on a variety of matters with a primary focus on M&A, transactional matters, corporate advisory and general Oman law enquiries. Experience of Omani corporate matters is essential and the successful candidate will need to demonstrate a detailed and up to date knowledge of local procedures and requirements. We work with a mix of domestic and international clients, This is a busy corporate team which works across our network of offices with excellent prospects for career development for the right candidate. Principal responsibilities: The role will cover a broad range of tasks and will involve working closely with partners. In particular it will include:
- Advising on M&A transactions including share and business acquisitions and disposals.
- Advising on joint ventures, private equity investment and shareholders\' agreements.
- Advising on public takeovers and equity capital markets transactions.
- Advising on private company reorganisations and intra-group transfers.
- Supporting the banking and energy teams with their corporate requirements.
- Advising on transaction structures.
- Advising on general Omani law matters.
- Assisting with the management of junior lawyers.
- Proven ability to take on responsibility and manage files.
- Drive, enthusiasm and commercial awareness.
- Flexibility, positivity and an ability to work effectively in a close-knit office.
- A strong transactional track record. Ideally, the candidate will have experience of leading on transactions independently and the capacity to work with autonomy as well as part of a team.
- Directly relevant post-qualification experience gained at a recognised and busy corporate practice.
- Excellent academic record.
- Around four years\xe2\x80\x99 post qualification experience gained at a reputable firm, the majority of which must have been in Oman.
- Experience in providing legal and regulatory advice to large corporates.
- Experience of dealing with Omani institutions such as the MoCIIP, MoHUP, CMA and CBO.
- Fluent written and spoken Arabic is essential.
As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate. Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity and inclusion.
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1528366
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationOman, Oman
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EducationNot mentioned