Legal Counsel within Banking recruitment
A government bank which was established over 40 years ago in the UAE with their Head Office based in Dubai and has over nine branches in total. The bank has grown from strength to strength within retail and corporate banking with a vision to be one of the preferred and trusted banks in the region.
Your duties will include:
- Drafting, reviewing and revising of documentation, contracts and agreements relating to corporate and banking facilities;
- Negotiating and filing legal briefs and documents including applications, opinions, contracts, notices and agreements;
- Offering advice on legal and regulatory matters;
- Ensuring compliance with the Legal Department’s internal service framework and liaising with external counsel where required;
- Providing research, counsel and guidance on legal questions or issues to various departments across the Bank.
The successful candidate should possess strong knowledge of retail, corporate, commercial, banking laws with litigation experience and the ability to work efficiently and pro-actively in a fast-paced environment. You should have a minimum of two to six years PQE gained experience within a reputable bank or law firm in the GCC and hold a bachelors Degree in Law. You should also have excellent communication skills in English and preferably be confident in speaking, writing and understanding Arabic.