Accountant (Investment & Banking background)

Black Pearl; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the financial services sector is on the lookout for a Senior Legal Counsel to join their dynamic legal team in Abu Dhabi. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with Global Markets issues, including derivatives, structured finance, and regulatory matters. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background from a leading international law firm and have a comprehensive understanding of financial markets. Join this forward-thinking organization where your expertise will contribute to their continued success in the region. If you are passionate about financial law and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge across derivatives, structured finance, and DCM is essential.
• Experience in a strong international law firm is required.

Responsibilities

• Advise on Global Markets issues including derivatives and structured finance.
• Support across various areas in a small legal team.

Skills

Derivatives Documentation

Structured Finance

Regulatory Knowledge

Commodities

Foreign Exchange (FX)

Education

Law Degree from a Strong International Law Firm

Job description

CLIENT : Having once placed the now divisional Head of Legal into this role, and a Senior Legal Counsel, we have been instructed to find another Senior Legal Counsel for this large and expanding financial services organisation in Abu Dhabi. They have been extremely busy and continue to be seen as one of the leading players in the region.

ROLE : You will join a strong legal team of existing lawyers and specifically focus on Global Markets issues. Supporting across a blend of areas, you’ll predominantly advise on areas such as derivatives documentation, structured finance, commodities, FX and regulatory, but the team is small enough that work will naturally flow from different directions.

CANDIDATE : There are some key criteria that the client is looking for:

1. Broad knowledge across derivatives, structured finance, and DCM.
2. The role will be based in Abu Dhabi, though exceptional candidates already based in Dubai may be given possible flexibility.
3. It’s essential that you have trained and qualified, or at least spent time in a strong international law firm.
4. Additional in-house or secondment experience, especially from a bank or financial services institution is helpful.
5. Preferred candidates will have been exposed to a leading money market such as New York, London, or Hong Kong.

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