Job Description

Job Category: NES Job Group
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The Senior Legal Counsel will lead and provide expert legal support on complex and high-value banking and finance transactions, including loans and other types of banking facilities, structured products, derivatives, wealth management, personal banking and digital banking solutions, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Operating with significant autonomy, the Senior Legal Counsel role will entail drafting, reviewing and negotiating financing and security documentation, and advising on legal risk issues. The role requires solid understanding and expertise in UAE laws (including industry trends and best practices), financial services regulation, and a proven track record in navigating sophisticated financing structures and products within Retail Banking.
As a senior member of Group Legal, the Senior Legal Counsel will attend high-level meetings with stakeholders of the Bank and provide expert advice on various legal issues. The senior legal counsel will manage external counsel, contribute to legal policy development, and support bank-wide strategic initiatives, including innovation, digital transformation, and emerging technologies. A key responsibility includes mentoring junior legal staff and promoting best practices in legal advice and documentation standards. Strong leadership, commercial acumen, and the ability to deliver under pressure in a dynamic, multicultural environment are essential.
About Us:
The leading financial institution in MENA
While more than half a century old, we proudly think like a challenger, startup, and innovator
in banking and finance, powered by a diverse and dynamic team who put customers first.
Together, we pioneer key innovations and developments in banking and financial services.
Our mandate? To help customers find their way to Rise Every Day, partnering with them through
the highs and lows to help them reach their goals and unlock their unique vision of success.
Delivering superior service to clients by leading with innovation, treating colleagues with dignity and fairness while pursuing opportunities that grow shareholders value.
We actively contribute to the community through responsible banking in our mission to inspire more people to Rise.

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