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 Job Title:
 
 Junior Legal Counsel
 
 
 
 Department:
 
 Group Legal
 
 
 
 Direct Supervisor:
 
 Head of Legal RBG
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Purpose:
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Provide prompt and effective legal assistance to the Legal team with specific focus on Retail Banking.
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 Prepare clear and concise legal advice and documentation.
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 To support in managing and addressing various legal queries in a timely manner and be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
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 Independently handle routine legal queries.
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 Interact with internal customers as required.
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 Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
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 Provide legal advice on retail banking products including deposits and investments, credit cards, personal loans, mortgages, payments and money transfers, etc.
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 Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents such as facility offer letters, terms and conditions, amendments and renewal letters.
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 Support with addressing various queries from branch offices and ensure that the legal advice complies with internal Bank policies, applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
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 Review documents to establish customer&rsquo;s capacity and due authority (i.e. POA, articles and by-laws, board and shareholders resolutions, commercial license, certificate of incumbency and related documents)
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 Participate in meetings and provide legal input on product development and operational strategies.
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 Monitor and interpret laws, regulations, and legal developments affecting retail banking.
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 Assist in identifying and mitigating legal risks associated with retail banking operations.
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 Support legal projects including documentation standardization and digital banking initiatives.
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 Work closely with other lawyers in the team and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
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 Maintain organized records of legal matters and documentation using internal tools (i.e. App4Legal).
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 Qualifications, Experience, and Competencies
 
 
 
 
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 Emirati national with a Law Degree
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 Post Qualification Experience of at least 3 years
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 Literate in various computer applications.
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 Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Arabic
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 Proficiency in legal research and document management tools
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 Proactive working attitude
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 Team player with strong work ethic
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 Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to support high-volume workloads and additional responsibilities.
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 Strong sense of responsibility and time management.
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Junior Legal Counsel - Retail Banking Group

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 Job Title:
 
 Junior Legal Counsel
 
 
 
 Department:
 
 Group Legal
 
 
 
 Direct Supervisor:
 
 Head of Legal Wholesale Banking
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Purpose:
 
 
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 Provide prompt and effective legal assistance to the Legal team with specific focus on Wholesale Banking Legal.
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 Provide sound legal advice on a wide range of wholesale banking financial products and services, transactions, and matters, under supervision of senior legal counsel.
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 Identify legal risks, ensure compliance with applicable banking and financial regulations, and support implementation of risk mitigation strategies.
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 To work independently, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
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 To address multiple assignments, work well under pressure, be agile in responding to shifting priorities, and assist an advise on diverse legal matters.
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 Interact with internal clients and stakeholders as required.
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 Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
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 Draft and review various financing documentation, including LMA-based agreements and security packages, in line with UAE and international banking laws and best practice, under supervision of senior legal counsel.
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 Assist and support senior lawyers in various banking and finance transactions, advice and research.
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 Assist in negotiations with counterparties, obligors, and third parties.
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 Provide sound legal advice on a wide range of wholesale banking financial products and services, transactions, and matters, under supervision of senior legal counsel.
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 Contribute to Bank-wide initiatives and wholesale banking legal projects, including digital transformation, innovation, banking and financial products and services, initiatives with active engagement across the Bank&rsquo;s international offices.
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 Contribute to the development and implementation of legal policies, procedures, and templates.
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 Collaborate with colleagues, business teams, and stakeholders, to contribute to innovative, commercially sound, and legally robust solutions.
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 Undertake legal research on banking and finance laws and financial services regulations, cases, and topics.
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 Identify legal risks, ensure compliance with applicable banking and financial regulations, and support implementation of risk mitigation strategies.
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 Proactively update legal knowledge and technical skills through training, seminars, and other resources
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 Ensure legal advice complies with internal Bank policies, applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
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 Review documents to establish customer&rsquo;s capacity and due authority (i.e. POA, articles and by-laws, board and shareholders resolutions, commercial license, certificate of incumbency and related documents).
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 Provide legal input on new products, services, operational strategies, and governance.
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 Collaborate effectively with colleagues in a team-oriented environment.
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 Manage own matters and deliverables, maintaining accurate records of advice and documentation through practice management tools.
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 Qualifications, Experience, and Competencies
 
 
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 Emirati national with a Law Degree
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 Minimum 3 years&rsquo; post-qualification experience in banking and finance law, preferably with a top-tier law firm.
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 Knowledge / Experience in: Banking &amp; Finance, Corporate Finance, Corporate and Commercial, Financial Services &amp; Financial Services Regulation, Cross border financial transactions, and LMA documentation (is desirable).
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 A strong academic record and a law degree from a reputable university.
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 Admission to practice law in a recognized jurisdiction.
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 Languages: Fluent in English and Arabic.
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 Strong written and verbal communication skills in drafting legal documents and interacting with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues.
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 Analytical and problem-solving skills.
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 Strong accuracy and attention to detail in legal research and document review.
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 Effective team player with strong collaboration skills.
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 Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn new skills.
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 Able to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
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 Skilled at managing multiple assignments, working under pressure, and providing advice on diverse legal matters.
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 Proficient in a range of computer applications.
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Junior Legal Counsel Wholesale Banking

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 ob Title:
 
 Corporate Partner &ndash; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
 
 
 
 Employment Type:
 
 Full-time
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About the Firm:
 
 
 
 Join an Award-winning law firm recognized for its excellence across the Middle East. Our firm advises leading corporations, financial institutions, and government entities on complex corporate, commercial, and banking matters. We pride ourselves on delivering innovative legal solutions with an exceptional client service culture.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Overview:
 
 
 
 We are seeking an experienced Corporate Partner to join our Riyadh office. The successful candidate will play a key role in advising high-profile clients across corporate, commercial, and banking sectors. This is a strategic leadership position with significant client-facing responsibilities and the opportunity to contribute to the growth of our practice in the Kingdom.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Lead and manage complex corporate and commercial transactions, including M&amp;A, joint ventures, and corporate governance matters.
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 Advise financial institutions and corporate clients on regulatory compliance and strategic business initiatives.
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 Build and maintain strong client relationships and identify new business opportunities.
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 Mentor and develop junior lawyers within the team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
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 Collaborate with regional offices on cross-border matters.
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 Requirements:
 
 
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 Qualified lawyer with extensive experience in corporate law, preferably with exposure to banking and financial institutions.
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 Proven track record of advising high-profile clients and leading significant transactions.
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 Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship skills.
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 Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a commitment to excellence.
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 Previous partnership or senior-level experience preferred.
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 Why Join Us:
 
 
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 Be part of an award-winning, highly respected law firm in the Middle East.
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 Work on high-profile regional and cross-border deals.
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 Lead a talented and collaborative team.
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 Competitive compensation and benefits package.
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 How to Apply:
 
 
 
 Interested candidates are invited to submit their application through LinkedIn
 
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