Senior Legal Counsel
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) · Abu Dhabi
On-site · Abu DhabiFull TimeEntry Level, Mid Level, SeniorFinance & Banking
Posted 1 month ago1mo agoApply link checked 4 hours ago
Why we think you can apply
- Employer country
- United Arab Emirates · Abu Dhabi
- Hiring model
- UAE-based role · the employer hires in the UAE
- Work from
- Abu Dhabi · on-site
- Time-zone overlap
- Gulf Standard Time · none needed
Posted 1 month ago · apply link checked 4 hours ago
About the role
Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice and support to the business aligned with strategic objectives
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal documentation to maximize protections and minimize risks
- Structure and negotiate transaction documentation for bilateral and syndicated loans, including project, structured, leveraged, and asset finance
- Conduct legal and regulatory due diligence for new product launches
- Stay updated on new laws and regulations and advise senior business leaders on compliance
- Manage relationships with external authorities, courts, and law firms
- Define goals and KPIs for direct reports and provide coaching and talent development
- Prepare accurate MIS and reports according to Group standards
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in law
- English law qualification
- Minimum of 8 years PQE with experience in a reputed bank or law firm
- At least 2 years in a similar role
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in law
- Experience in debt capital markets
- Experience in Islamic finance
About the Company
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the largest bank in the UAE and one of the world's largest and safest financial institutions, offering a comprehensive range of personal and private banking services.
What we look for
- Bachelor's degree in law
- English law qualification
- Minimum 8 years PQE
- 2 years in similar role
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