Legal Counsel - Legal & Corporate Governance

Legal Counsel - Legal & Corporate Governance

Direct message the job poster from Solvecube Pte. Ltd.

SolveCube is an award winning AI enabled Talent Marketplace Platform for middle and senior level Management and Technology Professionals. SolveCube is working with global consulting firms, mid and large banks and enterprises across Asia Pacific and Middle East to fulfill their talent needs for permanent, short-term, part-time, interim and turnkey assignments.

Our client, a leading Bank in UAE is looking for Legal Counsel - Legal & Corporate Governance.

P.S - ONLY UAE NATIONALS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.

Job Purpose

To provide accurate, timely, and commercially sound legal advice that supports business objectives, ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and mitigates legal and regulatory risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and amend standard and non-standard agreements.
• Provide legal advice and guidance on contractual, commercial, and operational matters.
• Support complex contractual arrangements with vendors, service providers, consultants, and technology partners.
• Review and advise on technology-related contracts, including but not limited to:
• Subscription and SaaS agreements
• Licensing agreements
• Master Services Agreements (MSAs)
• Professional Services Agreements (PSAs)
• Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)
• Maintenance and support agreements
• Review and negotiate non-technology agreements such as:
• HR-related contracts
• Operational and consultancy agreements
• Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
• Engagement letters and factoring agreements
• Provide legal input on corporate authorities, authorised signatories, and execution of documents.
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal matters arising from day-to-day business operations.
• Liaise with internal teams to review and update authority matrices and signatory powers for contractual and operational purposes.
• Support initiatives related to legal risk management, governance, and compliance.
• Participate in department-wide projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Instruct, manage, and coordinate with external legal counsel when required.

Job Context

• Operates within a regulated environment and provides legal support across multiple business and support functions.
• Ensures business activities are conducted in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with internal departments to provide legal advice and support.
• Coordinate with external law firms and advisors on transactional and advisory matters.
• Build collaborative and professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Decision-Making Authority

• Accountable for providing independent and reliable legal advice to management and business teams.
• Exercises judgment in identifying legal risks and recommending mitigation strategies.
• Supports management decision-making through sound legal analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law from a recognised university.
• Professional legal qualifications will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 3-7 years (or more) of relevant legal experience within banking, financial services, or comparable regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial, financial, labour, civil, arbitration, litigation, and insurance laws.
• Solid understanding of business and commercial concepts.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent command of English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Sound judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently and under pressure.

Core Competencies

• Effective communication
• Analytical thinking
• Initiative and ownership
• Results and achievement orientation
• Stakeholder and customer focus
• Resilience and adaptability under pressure

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Banking, Legal Services, and Financial Services