Mid-level Banking Lawyer

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced mid-level Banking Lawyer to join our

dynamic Banking & Finance team based in Bahrain. 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. Relocation allowance will also be provided from anyone moving from outside Bahrain.

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.