legal risk manager

MHMarkets

<p><strong>International Legal & Compliance Specialist (Chinese Speaker)</strong></p><p>Job Type: Full-Time</p><p>Location: Dubai</p><p>Reports To: Senior Operations Manager</p><p>Nationality: Any nationality (Chinese speaking mandatory)</p><br/><p>Value Proposition:</p><p>● Safeguard compliance for billion-dollar cross-border transactions.</p><p>● Participate in core due diligence for major M&A projects.</p><p>● Collaborate with top-tier international law firms.</p><br/><p>Core Responsibilities:</p><p>1. Legal Risk Management</p><p>● Review commercial contracts (sales agreements, procurement contracts, service agreements).</p><p>● Maintain a contract template library and update legal clauses regularly.</p><p>● Design transaction structures and provide legal risk mitigation advice.</p><p>● Handle legal disputes and coordinate litigation/arbitration.</p><br/><p>2. Compliance Monitoring</p><p>● Review marketing content for religious sensitivity.</p><p>● Ensure regulatory compliance for financial products.</p><p>● Develop content review standards and processes for websites.</p><p>● Track and update regional legal/policy changes.</p><br/><p>3. M&A Project Management</p><p>● Support legal due diligence.</p><p>● Participate in M&A agreement negotiations and drafting.</p><p>● Design transaction structures and risk-hedging solutions.</p><p>● Coordinate cross-border regulatory approvals.</p><br/><p>4. External Resource Management</p><p>● Select and manage external legal teams.</p><p>● Review legal service fees and establish evaluation systems for law firms.</p><p>● Coordinate multi-regional legal collaborations.</p><br/><p>5. Compliance Protocol Management</p><p>● Develop jurisdictional compliance manuals and emergency response mechanisms.</p><p>● Organize legal compliance training.</p><p>● Update risk prevention plans regularly.</p><br/><p>Requirements:</p><p>1. Graduated from a top law school; legal professional qualification required.</p><p>2. 5+ years of cross-border legal experience (in-house or law firm).</p><p>3. Knowledge of Islamic finance law/UK-US contract law preferred.</p><p>4. Experience with AI-powered contract review tools.</p><p>5. Exceptional bilingual (English/Chinese) drafting skills (IELTS 7.5/TOEFL 105+).</p>

International Legal & compliance specialist (Chinese Speaker)

Vaya Health

<div><div><b>LOCATION:</b> Remote &ndash; This is a home based position, but the incumbent must live in or near Vaya's catchment and must have the ability to travel or come to the office if needed. The person in this position is required to maintain residency in North Carolina or within 40 miles of the North Carolina border.</div><div><br>
</div><div><b>GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB</b></div><p>
As a member of the Vaya Health Legal Team, the Staff Attorney is responsible for assisting the General Counsel/Chief Compliance Officer and the Deputy General Counsel with the management of legal risk to the organization. Under the supervision of the Deputy General Counsel, the Staff Attorney will engage in broad array of legal work, including: (1) drafting, negotiating, and reviewing contracts with vendors and healthcare providers; (2) representing the organization in administrative and litigation matters, (3) providing day to day legal advice and counsel to Vaya Health staff concerning a wide range of legal issues, as assigned; (4) assisting in mitigating legal risk to the organization, including through managing Vaya Health insurance policies and serving as the legal representative on assigned committees, workgroups, and project teams; (5) researching, reviewing, evaluating, and analyzing federal and state laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to assigned subject matters for the organization; (6) reviewing and revising internal policies, procedures, business processes and templates, as assigned; and (7) supervision of a Legal Department manager, and providing appropriate oversight over the operations of the assigned manager&rsquo;s team.</p><p></p><div><b><br>
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS</b></div><p><b>
Legal Specific Work</b></p><p><b>
Transactional Law: </b>Under the supervision of, and as assigned by, the Deputy General Counsel,</p><ul><li> Develops, drafts, and negotiates contracts with vendors, healthcare providers, and entities affiliated with or representing healthcare providers.</li><li> Reviews, analyzes, and advises internal business owners and interested parties on contracts and proposals presented to the organization by vendors.</li><li> Supports the Contracts Team in managing the development, execution, organization, storage, and</li></ul><p>
tracking of vendor and provider contracts.</p><ul><li> If assigned, assists the Deputy General Counsel in providing training to the Contracts Team on the management, negotiation, and development of provider and vendor contracts.</li><li> Regularly interfaces with the Contracts Team, the Information System Division, and other business units to successfully negotiate assigned contracts with vendors.</li><li> Liaises with and maintains professional working relationships with existing and prospective vendors, including subcontractors.</li><li> Advises, reviews, and approves contracts drafted and/or negotiated by the Vendor Management Director and Contracts Manager(s).</li><li> Drafts correspondence and notices of termination or breach to contractors relating to claims, defenses, or disputes arising under a contract.</li><li> Assists with the regular distribution and tracking of contracts managed by the Contracts Team.</li><li> Assists the Contracts Team with the management of special procurement projects, requests for proposal, and other contract projects as directed or assigned by the General Counsel/CCO, Deputy General Counsel, or the Executive Leadership Team.</li><li> Assists the Legal and Contracts Teams with the development of contract templates and contract-related forms.</li><li> Assists with updating the electronic contracts lifecycle management system and other software tools that may be used to develop, organize, and archive contracts and other documents relating to the contracting function, and tools that may be used to report on contracting activities.</li><li> Provides legal advice and counsel to staff relating to the contracting and procurement functions.</li><li> Assist other Vaya legal counsel, paralegal, the Contracts Team, and the Compliance Department with review, response, and preparation of documents, reports, or correspondences.</li></ul><p><b>
Research, Consultation and Documentation Review:</b> Under the supervision of the Deputy General Counsel, and as assigned by the General Counsel/CCO or Deputy General Counsel,</p><ul><li> Interprets and maintains working knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, regulations, court decisions, policy guidance, accreditation standards, contracts, guidance, and other legal or regulatory authorities affecting the organization, including, but not limited to, compliance as a LME/MCO and with its Behavioral Health and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Tailored Plan, Medicaid Direct PIHP, and other health plan operations.</li><li> Conducts fact gathering and legal research and prepares memorandums of law on complex issues as requested by the General Counsel/CCO, Deputy General Counsel, or a Senior Associate General Counsel</li><li> Assists in developing staff training, education and written guidance on legal matters affecting the organization.</li><li> Serve as legal representative on designated internal committees or work groups</li></ul><p><b>
Litigation and Litigation Risk Management:</b> Under the supervision of the Deputy General Counsel, and as assigned by the General Counsel/CCO or Deputy General Counsel,</p><ul><li> Assists in the handling of member appeals, provider appeals, litigation, subrogation liens, and collections.</li><li> Assists in providing legal representation to the organization in member and recipient mediations (when needed), state administrative hearings, and other administrative or civil litigation matters.</li><li> Prepares drafts and final responses to pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents pertaining to legal matters involving the organization.</li><li> Works closely with the Deputy General Counsel to determine the merits of a case, develop case strategy, perform legal research, and develop legal arguments, evidence, witness lists, and examination and cross-examination questions in preparation for litigation.</li><li> Prepares employees for depositions and court appearances.</li><li> Provides legal advice and counsel to staff regarding disputes with providers, vendors, or other stakeholders that may lead to litigation or required for mitigation of legal risk to the organization.</li></ul><p><b>
Other Duties as Assigned</b></p><p>
Note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.</p><p></p><div><b><br>
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, &amp; ABILITIES</b></div><ul><li> Strong understanding of the managed care industry; and experience with Medicaid Managed Care, preferred.</li><li> Superior analytical and critical thinking skills, excellent negotiation skills, a strong work ethic, good judgment, and an ability to maintain confidentiality and compliance</li><li> Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, as well as ensure direct reports are doing the same.</li><li> Provide oversight of both clinical and administrative quality improvement projects, applying performance excellence techniques and methodology.</li><li> Demonstrated skills and experience in collaborative, strategic and analytical thinking.</li><li> Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead teams in an effective and impactful manner.</li><li> Must be knowledgeable about the rule This position should require little direct supervision. A high level of diplomacy and discretion is required to effectively negotiate and resolve issues with minimal assistance. This will require exceptional interpersonal skills, highly effective communication ability, and the ability to make prompt, well- reasoned decisions based upon relevant facts.</li><li> Problem solving, negotiation, arbitration and conflict resolution skills are essential. Ability to maintain effective working relationships and to work objectively and impartially with individuals representing various departments, issues or views.</li><li> Working knowledge of administrative law and experience with the NC Office of Administrative Hearings required.</li><li> Experience representing health plans, insurers, and/or health care providers and working knowledge of NC Medicaid program, Medicaid managed care programs and/or Medicare program required.</li><li> Experience interacting with NC Department of Health and Human Services, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and/or the Office of Inspector General preferred.</li><li> Ability to conduct administrative and civil litigation. Ability to interpret and apply constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations, court decisions, and other precedents, and to analyze facts, evidence, and legal instruments. Ability to express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically in oral and written form.</li><li> Good judgment and analytical skills.</li><li> Overall broad legal knowledge (contracts, litigation, managed care).</li><li> Working knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn, how the organization operates.</li><li> Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (such as Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc). Must have valid NC driver&rsquo;s license and be able to provide own transportation in conduct of work assignments; willingness to travel as needed. Must be able to use computers, copiers, scanners and other office equipment that will be used routinely.</li></ul><p></p><div><b><br>
QUALIFICATIONS &amp; EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS</b></div><div>
A Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited law school is required. One to three years of progressively responsible professional legal experience is required. General practice or health law experience in managed care, government, or law firm setting, in or near the Raleigh area is preferred.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS</b></div><div>
Being licensed as an attorney in good standing in North Carolina is a requirement.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</b></div><p>
Close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparation and analysis of documents; viewing a computer terminal; and extensive reading. Physical activity in this position includes crouching, reaching, walking, talking, hearing and repetitive motion of hands, wrists and fingers. Sedentary work with lifting requirements up to 10 pounds, sitting for extended periods of time. Mental concentration is required in all aspects of work.</p><p><b><br>
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:</b> This position is required to reside in North Carolina or within 40 miles of the North Carolina border.</p><div></div><div><b><br>
SALARY: </b>Depending on qualifications &amp; experience of candidate. This position is exempt and is not eligible for overtime compensation.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:</b> Open Until Filled.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
APPLY:</b> Vaya Health accepts online applications in our Career Center, please visit https://www.vayahealth.com/about/careers/.</div><div></div><div><br>
Vaya Health is an equal opportunity employer.</div></div><div></div>

Staff Attorney

DBS Bank

<b>Business Function:</b> Group Legal, Compliance & Secretariat ensures that the bank's interests are protected by zealously guarding and enhancing its reputation and capital. We also work to maintain a good standing with all our regulators, customers, and business partners. Because we believe that at the heart of business banking is to uphold the values of trust and integrity for all our stakeholders.Responsibility: To identify and manage and control Legal risk for DBS India. To develop and build an effective Legal function that partners and supports the overall strategic agenda and growth of DBS India by providing pragmatic and effective legal advice to manage legal risk across the business and assist in the design and implementation of procedures to effect the reduction of this risk.Contribute to the development of DBS India strategy through the identification of legal risk.
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Develop and deliver strategic legal risk management initiatives. Identify and meet management information requirements for the measurement of legal risk exposure, performance (both of internal and external legal resources) and productivity.* Manage Litigation, evaluate strategy, identify risks and provide update to management.* Provide legal guidance and assistance to the Branch Banking team (National Distribution System) daily, ensuring smooth operations and addressing legal issues that may arise.* Primarily manage cases filed against the bank, effectively handling consumer cases, civil disputes, and employee-related legal matters. Provide legal support to business units, specifically the Collections and SAM teams, in navigating legal issues related to their operations which includes providing legal guidance and support in managing recovery matters for both Collections and SAM.* Possess a strong understanding of criminal law and procedures, enabling you to effectively navigate complex legal situations.* Possess a strong understanding of the SARFAESI Act, Debt Recovery Tribunals and insolvency proceedings, enabling you to effectively manage related legal issues and navigate these complex legal frameworks.* Skillfully handle fraud matters, including filing complaints and FIRs with law enforcement authorities.* Embed the Legal Risk and Principle Risks Standard in the business and ensure that the policies are adhered to.* Ensure that all aspects of legal risk are identified, covered and controlled in the implementation of new projects, systems, procedures and products for the Indian market* Have responsibility for the quality of legal advice given, reviewing projects as required to ensure consistent content, cost and timing standards.* Provide legal advice to business managers as required, to ensure that legal issues are identified and resolved, and that legal risk is managed appropriately within DBS India.* Ensure best practices are adopted and guidelines complied with and that all activities comply with applicable laws, rules and regulations* Manage and control external legal resources in terms of cost and performance, including negotiation and settlement of external legal fees. Act as liaison between banking personnel and external legal advisers as appropriate.* Ensure an up to date and relevant knowledge of principal areas of law and practice in IndiaProvide education, training, and support to the businesses on relevant legal risk issues and development as appropriate.* Proactively forge relationships with a broad range of business areas and third parties in order to encourage the best quality output and service from the team.* Monitor ‘’client satisfaction’’ and the legal effectiveness of individual transactions and cost management of the legal advice provided.* Share know-how and experience with other legal advisers within the team and elsewhere within the DBS legal function, including participation in any global practice groups relevant to role and expertise.Requirements: Qualified lawyer with post qualification experience in banking law commensurate with the required capabilities detailed above10- 15 years of commercial and banking laws and industry practice.Good academic grounding.Education / Preferred QualificationsA Graduate with LLB/ LLM or other recognized legal degree with direct experience in banking or financial services industry.Core CompetenciesExcellent diagnostic skills and rigorous approach to problem solvingExcellent communication and negotiation skills at all levels, especially drafting & writing skillsExcellent comprehension skills to understand and interpret industry data and economic trendsStrong formal presentation skills to gain acceptance to solutions, both internally and externallyAttention to detail and tenaciousProven leadership experience in leading and team creation and co-ordination skills to mobilize, manage and review control issues, including speedy resolutionAbility to think creatively and identify innovative solutions; Should have a stable mindset to handle issues & also be able to think through a problem.Technical Competencies* Extensive knowledge of banking and commercial law•; Strong technical ability & ability to grasp new technical areas of law very quickly•; Strong knowledge on all related laws and regulations in India.

Associate, Specialist Business Legal, Legal Compliance & Secretarial

MH Markets

<p>Value Proposition:</p><p>&#9679; Safeguard compliance for billion-dollar cross-border transactions.</p><p>&#9679; Participate in core due diligence for major M&amp;A projects.</p><p>&#9679; Collaborate with top-tier international law firms.</p><p>Core Responsibilities:</p><p>1. Legal Risk Management</p><p>&#9679; Review commercial contracts (sales agreements, procurement contracts, service agreements).</p><p>&#9679; Maintain a contract template library and update legal clauses regularly.</p><p>&#9679; Design transaction structures and provide legal risk mitigation advice.</p><p>&#9679; Handle legal disputes and coordinate litigation/arbitration.</p><p>2. Compliance Monitoring</p><p>&#9679; Review marketing content for religious sensitivity.</p><p>&#9679; Ensure regulatory compliance for financial products.</p><p>&#9679; Develop content review standards and processes for websites.</p><p>&#9679; Track and update regional legal/policy changes.</p><p>3. M&amp;A Project Management</p><p>&#9679; Support legal due diligence.</p><p>&#9679; Participate in M&amp;A agreement negotiations and drafting.</p><p>&#9679; Design transaction structures and risk-hedging solutions.</p><p>&#9679; Coordinate cross-border regulatory approvals.</p><p>4. External Resource Management</p><p>&#9679; Select and manage external legal teams.</p><p>&#9679; Review legal service fees and establish evaluation systems for law firms.</p><p>&#9679; Coordinate multi-regional legal collaborations.</p><p>5. Compliance Protocol Management</p><p>&#9679; Develop jurisdictional compliance manuals and emergency response mechanisms.</p><p>&#9679; Organize legal compliance training.</p><p>&#9679; Update risk prevention plans regularly.</p><p>Requirements:</p><p>1. Graduated from a top law school; legal professional qualification required.</p><p>2. 5+ years of cross-border legal experience (in-house or law firm).</p><p>3. Knowledge of Islamic finance law/UK-US contract law preferred.</p><p>4. Experience with AI-powered contract review tools.</p><p>5. Exceptional bilingual (English/Chinese) drafting skills (IELTS 7.5/TOEFL 105+).</p><p>Job Types: Full-time, Permanent</p><p>Pay: AED20,000.00 - AED22,000.00 per month</p>

Senior Legal & Compliance (Chinese speaker)

bankfab

<p></p><div><ul><div>Full-time</div><div></div><div>
Sub Division: Group Legal</div><div>
Division: Group Risk Management</div></ul><div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Company Description</b></h2></div><div><p>
Are you ready to join us on our exciting transformation journey at the largest bank in the UAE? This is an opportunity to make a real impact on our customers, employees, shareholders, and communities, as part of the FAB team.</p><p>
We're committed to our grow stronger movement, and as a member of our team, you'll have access to everything you need to advance your career and make a meaningful contribution to our shared success.</p><p>
If you're looking for a career that will help you stand out and make a difference, now is the time to join us. Let's work together to achieve great things.</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Job Description</b></h2></div><div><p>
The role assists the Head of Legal &ndash; Consumer and Private Banking manage legal risk in all the geographies where the FAB Group operates in relation to payments activities in accordance with FAB Group legal policies and procedures. The role holder should be able to work autonomously, but should seek the Head of Legal &ndash; Consumer and Private Banking&rsquo;s input on unusual situations, complex matters, and issues which may pose significant legal, financial and/or reputational risk to the FAB Group.</p><p><b>
Core Responsibilities</b></p><p><b>
Legal Advisory
</b></p><ul><li>Provides legal advice and support to the business while keeping in mind the FAB Group&rsquo;s strategic and business objectives.</li><li>
Provides direction and guidance to facilitate the FAB Group&rsquo;s compliance with all applicable international and domestic laws, rules and regulations.</li><li>
Collaborates with the Head of Legal &ndash; Consumer and Private Banking to establish, disseminate and implement the FAB Group&rsquo;s legal policies.</li><li>
Completes legal tasks and projects in a timely manner and responds to legal queries assigned by the Head of Legal &ndash; Consumer and Private Banking.</li><li>
Supports FAB&rsquo;s subsidiaries and international branches by providing general legal oversight on legal risks associated with payments products and services.</li></ul><p><b>
Litigation
</b></p><ul><li>Supervises and is responsible for the adequate management of litigation or disputes between the business and its customers in the UAE and abroad.</li><li>
Represents FAB and its subsidiaries before the notary public, court experts, courts, and the police to resolve matters in the best interest of the FAB Group.</li><li>
Reports relevant litigation matters to the Group General Counsel and Head of Legal &ndash; Consumer and Private Banking and provides updates to the relevant stakeholders.</li></ul><p><b>
Legal Documentation and Review</b></p><ul><li>
Drafts, reviews and negotiates contracts and other legal documents in order to maximise the FAB Group&rsquo;s legal protections whilst simultaneously minimising legal risks.</li><li>
Produces and regularly updates standardised legal agreements, contracts and standard terms and conditions for the FAB Group in compliance with international best practices and applicable legal requirements.</li><li>
Assists the business in launching new products and conducts legal and regulatory due diligence on such products, including identifying risks and mitigants in all applicable geographies.</li></ul><p><b>
Knowledge of External Environment</b></p><ul><li>
Stays abreast of new laws and regulations through continuous legal education, attending professional conferences, and participating in professional associations.</li><li>
Provides updates to the FAB Group&rsquo;s senior business persons on new legislation and regulatory developments that may have an impact on the FAB Group and advises on how to comply with such new legislation and regulations.</li></ul><p><b>
Knowledge Sharing</b></p><ul><li>
Works closely and develops a positive professional relationship with the other members of the legal function and shares legal knowledge and best practices with legal colleagues, including providing formal and informal training sessions at the direction of the Group General Counsel and Head of Legal &ndash; Consumer and Private Banking.</li></ul><p><b>
Stakeholder Management</b></p><ul><li>
Liaises with external law firms and relevant authorities (such as courts) to ensure the effective resolution of all legal matters affecting the FAB Group.</li></ul><p><b>
Learning and Development
 </b></p><ul><li>Functions as a subject matter expert and provides input on learning and development initiatives including training content to ensure value addition and relevance.</li></ul><p><b>
Reporting</b></p><ul><li>
Ensures that all requisite reports are prepared in a timely and accurate manner, and meet the FAB Group&rsquo;s requirements, policies, and standards.</li></ul><p><b>
People Management Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>
Defines goals and key performance indicators for direct reports and ensures effective implementation of the FAB performance management process.</li><li>
Develops talent within the team by providing guidance and coaching to achieve defined goals.</li></ul><p><b>
Specific Accountability</b></p><ul><li>
Assists the Head of Legal &ndash; Consumer and Private Banking and the business with developing and rolling out new payments products and services and works with stakeholders on digitisation initiatives.</li><li>
Drafts, reviews and/or negotiates payment services related documentation (e.g. merchant acquirer agreements, payment services partnership agreements with third parties, PSP agreements).</li><li>
Assists the Head of Legal &ndash; Consumer and Private Banking in managing potential disputes and customer complaints in the UAE and abroad.</li><li>
Makes recommendations for improvements to policies and processes and streamlining the same to bring about efficiency and improve turn-around time.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Qualifications</b></h2></div><div><p><b>
Minimum Qualification</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law from an internationally recognised university</li><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree in law is preferred</li><li>
Qualified as a lawyer in the UAE</li><li>
UAE National</li><li>
Excellent ability to read, write and communicate in both Arabic and English</li></ul><p><b>
Minimum Experience</b></p><ul><li>
Minimum of 8 years&rsquo; experience in a reputed bank or law firm</li><li>
Familiarity with banking products and services</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Senior Legal Counsel (Emiratised)

Deriv

<div>
 At Deriv, we are redefining the future of online trading through innovation, technology, and a relentless focus on doing things the right way. As Senior In-house Legal Counsel, you will be at the forefront of our commitment to excellence, shaping how we navigate a complex, rapidly evolving fintech landscape. This is your opportunity to minimise legal risk, ensure compliance across global markets, and have a direct impact on the direction of our business by leveraging advanced legal technology and automation.
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 You will collaborate across functions, take ownership of high-impact projects, and become an integral voice in strategic decision-making. Your expertise will help us build robust legal frameworks, develop forward-thinking policies, and empower teams to make confident, business-aligned decisions. Here, your work will not just protect our business&mdash;it will drive our growth and help shape the way millions of people interact with financial markets.
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 AI is being embedded into our company DNA, across every department. For further information, please read our guide: &lsquo; AI at Deriv: Your future fuelled by innovation '.
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   Provide strategic leadership and ownership of complex, high-risk legal matters and projects, ensuring alignment with Deriv&rsquo;s legal risk framework, business growth objectives, and contractual obligations.
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   Collaborate cross-functionally with key stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
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   Develop, enhance, and implement policies and best practices related to contract governance, negotiation, and regulatory compliance; contribute proactively to the evolution of company policies in response to legislative, industry, or technological developments.
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   Conduct advanced risk assessments, prepare detailed mitigation strategies for key business challenges, and support the development and delivery of significant business projects by providing actionable, data-driven legal advice.
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   Drive automation and process efficiency by integrating legal technology and AI tools into workflows, optimizing resource allocation, and continuously seeking opportunities to streamline contract management, legal research, and reporting processes.
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   Lead initiatives to elevate company-wide awareness of legal and regulatory developments, delivering training, updates, and guidance to internal stakeholders to enable proactive, business-aligned decision-making.
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   Bring 10+ years of experience in a corporate legal environment.
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   Possess a strong understanding of legislative and regulatory developments in the fintech industry.
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   Are skilled at conducting nuanced risk assessments and offering data-oriented legal guidance.
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   Have deep expertise in complex technological and financial systems and their intersection with the law.
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   Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and organisational skills, excelling at managing multiple priorities.
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   Approach challenges with a can-do attitude and a drive for continual learning and professional growth.
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   Think strategically, analyse complex problems, and deliver pragmatic, actionable solutions.
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   Communicate complex legal concepts clearly in spoken and written English, to both technical and non-technical audiences.
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  Company culture:
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   Join a diverse, inclusive workplace that values innovation and cross-cultural collaboration.
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   Enjoy competitive compensation, professional development opportunities
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   Be part of a company recognised for excellence and committed to career growth opportunities.
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 You&rsquo;ll be based at our modern office in Dubai&rsquo;s prestigious JLT, a key centre for Deriv&rsquo;s Middle Eastern operations. Our Dubai office is home to over 200 talented professionals from diverse nationalities, creating a truly global workplace. You&rsquo;ll thrive in an expat-friendly environment that celebrates diversity and encourages cross-cultural collaboration, with regular knowledge-sharing sessions and team events.
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 Dubai&rsquo;s position as a global business hub, combined with its tax-free benefits, ultramodern lifestyle, and family-friendly environment with excellent schools and healthcare, creates the perfect setting for international professionals. Join us in Dubai to shape the future of online trading while experiencing life in one of the world&rsquo;s most dynamic and cosmopolitan cities.
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Senior In-house Legal Counsel

Barclays

<div><p>As a Debt Advisory Lawyer (AVP) you will sit within the Debt Advisory Legal team, which is part of the wider Corporate Banking Legal team. The team is responsible for legal advice and legal risk management, acting as trusted advisors supporting business areas providing unregulated, primarily templated, lending across UK Corporate Bank and International Corporate Banking.</p><p></p><p>
You will work in a friendly and passionate team as a debt legal expert, advising on corporate/business lending transactions, using your advisory skills to oversee key product and proposition innovation &amp; simplification within debt.</p><p>
Additionally, you will use this experience to proactively identify new and emerging legal and regulatory risks, providing consistently excellent advice and guidance to your stakeholders, supported by clear rationale and justification.</p><p></p><p>
Basic/Preferred Criteria:</p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s or master&rsquo;s degree in law</li><li>
Experience in corporate lending (term loans, revolving credit facilities and overdrafts) is strongly preferred)</li><li>
Excellent communication and stakeholder skills as you would be dealing with various stakeholders within Legal and other areas of the bank.</li><li>
Excellent prioritisation and multitasking skills; you are able to efficiently manage a busy inbox and handle multiple queries simultaneously.</li><li>
Ability to assess documentation templates, current processes, systems or approvals and provide workable solutions/alternatives, whether to stakeholders or within the team</li><li>
Experience in managing projects within a clearly defined framework with an emphasis on strong commercial management alongside quality and timely legal deliverables</li></ul><p></p><p>
You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.</p><p></p><p>
The role is based out of Pune.</p>
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Purpose of the role</b></p><p>
To ensure that the operations in the country or region are conducted in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and to help the bank manage legal and reputational risks associated with these activities.</p><p></p><p><b>
Accountabilities</b></p><ul><li>
Development and implementation of best practice legal strategies for risk management and compliance.</li><li>
Legal advice and support to the bank's country coverage teams on a wide range of legal issues, including regulatory compliance, risk management, project management and transactional matters.</li><li>
Representation of the bank in legal proceedings related to its operations in the country or region, such as litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations.</li><li>
Creation and review of legal documents such as loan agreements, security documents, and other financing documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.</li><li>
Legal research and analysis to stay up to date on changes in laws and regulations that may impact the bank's operations in the country or region.</li><li>
Developing and delivering training programmes to educate employees on legal and regulatory requirements related to the bank's operations in the country or region.</li><li>
Pro-active identification, communication, and provision of legal advice on applicable laws, rules and regulations (LRRs). Keeping up to date with regards to changes to LRRs in the relevant coverage area. Ensuring that LRRs are effectively allocated to, and adequately reflected within, the relevant policies, standards and controls.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Assistant Vice President Expectations</b></p><ul><li>
To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.</li><li>
Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes</li><li>
If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L &ndash; Listen and be authentic, E &ndash; Energise and inspire, A &ndash; Align across the enterprise, D &ndash; Develop others.</li><li>
OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.</li><li>
Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.</li><li>
Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.</li><li>
Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.</li><li>
Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.</li><li>
Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.</li><li>
Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.</li><li>
Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.</li><li>
Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.</li></ul><p></p><p>
All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship &ndash; our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset &ndash; to Empower, Challenge and Drive &ndash; the operating manual for how we behave.</p></div>

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