Senior Lawyer (Emirati)

Position: Senior Lawyer (Emirati)

Client: An Islamic Bank

Location: Dubai

To provide legal support and consultancy to the Banks departments, branches and subsidiaries in the achievement of their daily business objectives while adhering to the legal & regulatory requirements of the bank.

• To assist in providing legal support and services to internal clients on the best possible legal structure of a transaction, participate in the negotiation with counterparties, structure the deal and prepare documentation, drafting and reviewing contracts, agreements, powers of attorney and all other legal documents.
• To assist in providing legal support to the Banks subsidiaries, if required.
• To regularly update the management with regard to the status of the legal issues being handled and properly liaise towards delivering a comprehensive regular Control Sheet.
• To liaise as required with external lawyers and assist in the preparation of the required documentation of cases, reviewing of external lawyers bills and regularly update the litigation report.
• To monitor and follow up of UAE legislation as well as to inform management on the impact of newly enacted legislation on the bank's overall activities.
• Work with the various Departments / Units concerned in legal aspects of product development and create all legal documents of the bank including contracts, agreement, forms etc.
• To draft Contract, Agreements and other legal instruments, Memoranda and Pleadings pertaining to the Bank as and when required.
• To ensure compliance of all activities and legal documents to regulatory, audit and Sharia principles and guidelines.

All the above accountabilities include but are not limited to any additional/new tasks or responsibilities assigned by the line Manager.

Education

Minimum LLB/LLM Law degree from a reputable university

Work Experience

Minimum 4-6 years of work experience in a similar position in a reputable organization

Important Note:

• Legal Advisory background with experience in Contracts Review.
• Strong Communication Skills in English,
• Team Management Skills is important.

Note: Candidates from Litigation background will not be suitable.