FAB Careers – Senior Legal Counsel

Job Description:

The role assists the Head of Legal – Global Corporate Finance manage legal risk in all the geographies where FAB operates in relation to its ECM, Corporate Advisory and Securities Services business in accordance with FAB Group legal policies and procedures. The role holder should be able to work autonomously, but should seek the Head of Legal – Global Corporate Finance & Islamic Banking’s input on unusual situations, complex matters, and issues which may pose significant legal, financial and/or reputational risk to FAB Group

Job Responsibilities:

• Supports FAB subsidiaries and international branches by providing general legal oversight on legal risks associated with FAB Global Corporate Finance products and services.
• Provides legal advice and support to the business while keeping in mind FAB’s strategic and business objectives.
• Represents FAB before the Notary Public, court experts, courts, and the police to resolve matters in the best interest of FAB.
• Assists the business in launching new products and conducts legal and regulatory due diligence on such products, including identifying risks and mitigants in all applicable geographies.
• Drafts, reviews and negotiates contracts and other legal documents in order to maximise the FAB Group’s legal protections whilst simultaneously minimising risks.
• Provides updates to the FAB Group senior business persons on new legislation and regulatory developments that may have an impact on the FAB Group and advises FAB on how to comply with such new legislation and regulations.
• Produces and regularly updates standardised legal agreements, contracts and standard terms and conditions for FAB in compliance with international best practices and applicable legal requirements.
• Completes legal tasks and projects in a timely manner and responds to legal queries assigned to him/her by the Head of Legal – Global Corporate Finance & Islamic Banking.
• Reports relevant litigation matters to the Group General Counsel and Head of Legal – Global Corporate Finance & Islamic Banking and provides updates to the relevant stakeholders.
• Stays abreast of new laws and regulations through continuous legal education, attending professional conferences, and participating in professional associations.
• Provides direction and guidance to facilitate FAB’s compliance with all applicable international and domestic laws, rules and regulations.
• Supervises and is responsible for the adequate management of litigation or disputes pertaining to Global Corporate Finance between the business and its customers in the UAE and abroad.
• Collaborates with the Head of Legal – Global Corporate Finance & Islamic Banking to establish, disseminate and implement the FAB’s Group legal policies.

Qualification & Experience:

• Minimum Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in law
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a reputed bank or law firm, with at least 2 years in a similar role
• Qualified in the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia or European jurisdiction
• Master’s degree in law is preferred

Job Details:

Company: First Abu Dhabi Bank

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Application Deadline: N/A

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