Legal Counsel

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Job DetailsSpecific AccountabilityDrafts, reviews and negotiates standard form Islamic banking agreements and contracts including general terms and conditions, etc.Drafts, reviews and negotiates Islamic deal documentation for syndicated loans, project finance, leveraged/acquisition finance, real estate finance and asset finance transactions, agency requirements in loan documentation, debt restructurings and other lending agreements.Work with external counsel and the business in relation to Islamic Finance transactions.Assists the business with developing and rolling out new Islamic products and services.Drafts, reviews and negotiates with English and Arabic language consumer banking and business banking-related documents (e.g. accounts, credit cards, personal loans, car loans, mortgage loans, merchant acquirer agreements, small business loans, retail Islamic finance).Handles and provides legal support in relation to customer requests to amend standard documentation in the UAE and abroadAssists the Head of Legal in managing potential disputes and customer complaints in the UAE and abroad.Makes recommendations for improvements to policies and processes and streamlining the same to bring about efficiency and improve turn-around timeQualificationsQUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:Minimum QualificationBachelor's degree in law.Master's degree in law is preferred.Excellent English & Arabic language skills.Minimum ExperienceMinimum of 3 years' experience in a reputed bank or law firm.Company DescriptionFAB, the UAEs largest bank and one of the worlds largest financial institutions offers a an extensive range of tailor-made solutions, and products and services, to provide a customised banking experience. Through its strategic offerings, it looks to meet the banking needs of customers across the world via its market-leading Corporate and Investment Banking and Personal Banking franchises. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, in Khalifa Business Park, the banks international network spans over 19 countries, across the world, providing the global relationships, expertise and financial strength to support local, regional and international businesses seeking to do business at home and abroad. In line with its commitment to put customers first, to Grow Stronger, FAB will continually invest in people and technology to create the most customer-friendly banking experience and will support the growth ambitions of its stakeholders across the global network in which the bank operates. To empower its customers and clients to Grow Stronger, FAB is initiating a powerful movement, which goes beyond banking. The Grow Stronger movement represents the banks promise to support its stakeholders goals and growth ambitions, providing ideas, tools and expertise to help them become stronger, today and in the future. Through a strong, diversified balance sheet, leading efficiency and a solid corporate governance structure in place, FAB is set to drive growth forward.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1838289
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned