In-House Banking Counsel, UAE & Middle East (Hybrid)

Standard Chartered; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical cover

Life insurance

Flexible working

Job summary

Standard Chartered's Middle East legal team seeks an experienced in-house counsel to provide expert legal guidance across UAE and the wider region. The role advises on banking operations, regulatory compliance, and contract governance in a fast-paced, international bank environment.

Reporting to the Head of Legal Middle East, you will lead risk assessment, draft and negotiate core banking documentation, and foster regulator relationships while embedding the group's ethical standards and Here for

Qualifications

• Law degree or equivalent qualification.
• Qualified lawyer with in-house experience in banking/financial services.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English for regional engagement.
• Willingness to travel across the Middle East.
• Strong ethics, integrity and business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Develop legal strategies aligned with Group objectives and regulatory requirements in the Middle East.
• Lead assessment, monitoring and reporting of legal enforceability risks.
• Provide timely escalation and resolution of significant legal and regulatory issues.

Skills

In-house legal experience

Banking and financial services

Regulatory risk analysis

Contract drafting & negotiation

Regulatory liaison with regulators

Arabic business proficiency

English fluency

Risk management

Education

Law degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Standard Chartered's Middle East legal team seeks an experienced in-house counsel to provide expert legal guidance across UAE and the wider region. The role advises on banking operations, regulatory compliance, and contract governance in a fast-paced, international bank environment.

Reporting to the Head of Legal Middle East, you will lead risk assessment, draft and negotiate core banking documentation, and foster regulator relationships while embedding the group's ethical standards and Here for