Senior Legal Counsel, Global Markets

Taylor Root; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the financial services sector is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their dynamic legal team in Abu Dhabi. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of Global Markets issues, including derivatives documentation and structured finance. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in international law and have experience within financial institutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a leading organization that is continuously expanding in the region, providing a stimulating environment for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Must have trained and qualified at a strong international law firm.
• Experience in financial services or banking is beneficial.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Derivatives Documentation

Structured Finance

DCM

Commodities

FX and Regulatory

Education

Qualified Lawyer

Experience in 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 client is looking for :

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

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Senior Legal Counsel • United Arab Emirates