Hydrogen Group
Senior Knowledge Lawyer - Magic Circle Firm - Dubai

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Senior Knowledge Lawyer | Magic Circle Firm | Dubai | 6+ PQE
An exceptional opportunity has arisen to join the Dubai office of a leading Magic Circle firm as a Senior Knowledge Lawyer, supporting one of the region's premier Finance practices.
Working alongside market-leading partners and lawyers, you will play a strategic role across the firm's Finance and Energy & Infrastructure teams, helping to shape legal know how, drive innovation and support some of the Middle East's most significant cross-border transactions.
This is a rare opportunity to move beyond fee earning while remaining at the forefront of complex, high value work. You will be responsible for:
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- Developing market leading precedents and knowhow
- Delivering technical training
- Monitoring legal and regulatory developments
- Producing thought leadership
- Supporting business development initiatives
- Championing the use of legal technology and AI across the practice
Requirements:
- 6+ PQE
- Strong technical expertise across Debt Finance and Energy & Infrastructure matters
- A genuine interest in knowledge management, legal innovation and developing best practice
- Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills


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This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the most highly regarded legal teams in the Middle East, working with market leading lawyers on the region's most sophisticated transactions while helping shape the future direction of the practice.
If you are an experienced finance lawyer looking to leverage your technical expertise in a strategic, high impact role within a globally recognised firm, we'd love to hear from you. Please email me at milliemaceacharn@hydrogengroup.com
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