SVP & Head of Legal - GGC Office (Arabic Speaker)

Overview

SVP & Head of Legal - GGC Office (Arabic Speaker) at First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB).

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Company Description

Join the UAE's largest bank and one of the world's largest and safest financial institutions. Our focus is to create value for our employees, customers, shareholders and communities to grow through differentiation, agility and innovation. We are looking for top talent and your success is our success. Accelerate your growth as you help us reach our goals and advance your career. Be ready to make your mark a top company, in an exciting & dynamic industry.

Job Description

The role holder reports to the Group General Counsel and is responsible for managing legal risk associated with the matters handled by the Group General Counsel Office in accordance with FAB legal policies and procedures and the instructions of the Group General Counsel. The role holder will primarily work autonomously but should seek the Group General Counsel's input on unusual situations, complex matters, and issues which may pose significant legal, financial and/or reputational risk to the FAB Group.

Responsibilities

• Legal Advisory: Provides legal advice in the context of this role; works with external legal counsel as required; prepares and issues various legal reports in a timely manner; supports the Group General Counsel with preparing and managing the Legal budget; manages special legal and regulatory projects and collaborates with other lawyers in FAB Group Legal.
• Knowledge of External Environment: Stays abreast of new laws and regulations; provides updates to FAB senior business personnel on legislative changes and advises on compliance.
• Knowledge Sharing: Develops positive professional relationships within the legal function and shares knowledge and best practices; provides formal and informal training as directed.
• Stakeholder Management: Liaises with external law firms and authorities to ensure effective resolution of legal matters affecting the FAB Group.
• Learning and Development: Serves as a subject matter expert and contributes to training content to ensure value addition and relevance.
• MIS and Reporting: Ensures timely and accurate preparation of requisite reports that meet FAB Group requirements, policies, and standards.
• People Management Responsibilities: Defines goals and KPIs for direct reports and supports FAB performance management; develops talent through guidance and coaching.
• Specific Accountability: Collaborates with the Group General Counsel on a broad range of topics including corporate governance, non-performing loan recovery, corporate structuring, and strategic M&A; acts as line manager to a Paralegal and a Legal Associate supporting administrative matters and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in law from an internationally recognised university
• Master's degree in law (preferred)
• Qualified as a lawyer in the UK, the USA, Australia or another Commonwealth or Western European jurisdiction is preferred
• Fluent in Arabic (spoken & written), with ability to draft professional documents
• Excellent English language skills (spoken and written) mandatory
• Ability to read, write and communicate in Arabic is beneficial but not mandatory

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in a reputed bank or law firm
• Experience with corporate governance and/or corporate law is preferred

Employment type

• Full-time

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