Senior Legal Counsel – Advisory, Legal Department

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel – Advisory to join our Legal Department. In this role, you will provide high-quality legal support across the bank, ensuring our documentation, agreements, and processes are compliant, commercially sound, and aligned with UAE laws and Central Bank regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal agreements to ensure enforceability and alignment with commercial objectives
• Provide timely legal advisory to all business units on corporate, retail, operational, and regulatory matters
• Review and enhance standard credit facility, guarantee, and security documentation
• Assist in the management of legal cases and complaints involving the bank
• Represent the bank before courts, government authorities, police, and public prosecutor offices, where required
• Conduct research on changes in UAE laws and CB UAE regulations; recommend updates to internal policies and documentation
• Prepare and submit legal reports to internal committees and stakeholders
• Ensure effective risk management and compliance with internal and external regulations
• Draft and translate legal documents in both English and Arabic

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in law from a recognized university
• Minimum 10 years’ experience within a law firm and/or banking environment
• Strong knowledge of UAE laws, court procedures, and CB UAE regulations
• Experience with security and credit documentation
• Excellent command of Arabic and English (written and spoken), including translation skills

Desirable:

• Experience in banking claims, corporate finance, insurance-related legal matters, or intellectual property
• Experience working with regulatory bodies and government agencies

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across departments
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• High level of discretion and professionalism