Legal Officer

In line with the UAE Government’s strategy of empowering and developing nationals, Emirates NBD Group is committed to welcoming the young generation into an innovative, modern, supportive work environment to contribute to the nation's success. We seek the best UAEN talents to join our ENBD family.

About

The Collection & Recovery Department of Emirates NBD Bank safeguards the bank’s asset quality by ensuring the timely recovery of overdue and defaulted financing facilities. The Legal Collections Unit within the department plays a critical role in pursuing legal remedies when amicable recovery efforts fail. All actions are guided by UAE civil laws, Central Bank regulations with a focus on ethical, fair, and professional practices across Retail portfolios.

Job Purpose

FR Legal Officer is responsible for initiating and managing legal recovery actions for overdue accounts, including Personal Loan, Credit Cards, Auto Loan, Home Loan and SME facilities. The officer will assess delinquent accounts, prepare legal documentation, engage with external legal counsel, courts, and regulatory bodies, and ensure that legal actions are executed within the framework of UAE law to protect the bank’s interests and maximize recoveries.

What You'll Do

• Review delinquent and non-performing accounts referred by the collections team for legal escalation.
• Analyze financing contracts and assess legal viability of action.
• Prepare and issue legal notices, demand letters, and court submissions in coordination with internal legal and external law firms.
• Initiate legal actions for bounced cheques, unpaid debts, or contract breaches through the UAE judicial system.
• Coordinate with external legal advisors, police, and court authorities to ensure proper filing and follow-up on cases.
• Track and report the progress of legal cases including hearing dates, judgments, and enforcement status.
• Work with internal stakeholders (collections, credit, risk) to ensure case consistency and approval workflows.
• Recommend accounts for settlement, restructuring, repossession, or legal closure based on case merit and cost-benefit analysis.
• Ensure legal documents, case records, and action logs are accurately maintained in the bank’s legal MIS systems.
• Support internal audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance functions with case-level documentation and updates.
• Ensure all legal actions are conducted in a respectful, and customer-conscious manner, maintaining the bank’s reputation.

What You'll Need

• Family-book
• Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB) from a recognized university.
• Licensed to practice law in the UAE (optional but preferred).
• Strong knowledge of UAE Civil, Criminal, and Commercial laws
• Hands-on experience with UAE court procedures, bounced cheque cases, and contractual dispute resolution.
• Skilled in preparing legal documents, reviewing contracts, and interacting with legal authorities.
• Ability to interpret and apply banking concepts to legal enforcement.
• Proficiency in MS Office, legal tracking systems, and banking software.
• Excellent oral and written communication in English; Arabic proficiency is an asset.
• Strong time management, attention to detail, and documentation abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Career development opportunities
• ENBD Employees' staff benefits