Senior Legal Counsel - Islamic Finance
Mashreq
On-siteFull TimeSenior, LeadFinance & Banking
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Why we think you can apply
- Employer country
- United Arab Emirates
- Hiring model
- UAE-based role · the employer hires in the UAE
- Work from
- The employer's office · on-site
- Time-zone overlap
- Gulf Standard Time · none needed
Posted 2 hours ago · apply link checked 1 hour ago
About the role
Responsibilities
- Act as principal legal advisor for Islamic Banking legal matters across all divisions
- Structure and negotiate Shariah-compliant financing transactions and Sukuk structures
- Draft Islamic financing documentation, including LMA-based facility agreements
- Advise on legal enforceability and regulatory implications under UAE and international law
- Provide legal support for Islamic treasury and capital markets products
- Liaise with Shariah governance functions and supervision committees
- Manage external legal counsel and mentor junior legal professionals
Requirements
- Qualified lawyer with a law degree and admission to practice
- 10-12 years post-qualification experience in banking and finance law
- 8-10 years specialized Islamic finance experience
- Expertise in Murabaha, Tawarruq, Ijarah, Wakala, Mudaraba, Musharaka, Istisna'a, Salam and Sukuk
- Knowledge of UAE banking regulation and AAOIFI standards
- Experience with IIFM/ISDA Tahawwut Master Agreements
About the Company
- Mashreq is a bank operating across Corporate & Investment, Retail, International Banking and Treasury & Global Markets.
What we look for
- Qualified lawyer with a law degree and admission to practice
- 10-12 years post-qualification experience in banking and finance law
- 8-10 years specialized Islamic finance experience
- Expertise in Murabaha, Tawarruq, Ijarah, Wakala, Mudaraba, Musharaka, Istisna'a, Salam and Sukuk
- Knowledge of UAE banking regulation and AAOIFI standards
- Experience with IIFM/ISDA Tahawwut Master Agreements
NegotiationLeadershipComplianceBankingLegal ResearchIslamic FinanceSukukLMA
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