* IN HOUSE DERIVATIVES & TRADING LAWYER - INTERNATIONAL BANK *

Hydrogen Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international legal firm is seeking a senior derivatives and structured products lawyer to join their Dubai team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with top market leaders and navigate the dynamic regulatory landscape. Applicants should be UK Qualified Lawyers with experience in financial law and strong communication skills. This position also emphasizes leadership development and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Qualified in UK law with expertise in derivatives and structured products.
• Understanding of corporate and securities law concepts.
• Familiarity with industry standard documentation such as ISDA and GMRA.

Responsibilities

• Join a 30 lawyer legal team in Dubai focusing on derivatives.
• Work with market leaders and navigate regulatory environments.
• Develop leadership skills and engage in problem-solving.

Skills

UK Qualified Lawyer

Experience of markets products

Strong communication skills

Lateral thinking/problem solving

Job description

Our client is currently recruiting for a 3-10 PQE derivatives and structured products lawyer to join their 30 lawyer legal team in Dubai. This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior legal counsel to relocate to Dubai and develop a long term career in a fast paced emerging market. You will be working with market leaders in their field.

Experience & Qualifications:

• UK Qualified Lawyer.
• Experience of markets products (derivatives and repo transactions), corporate and securities law concepts and a working knowledge of the laws in the major jurisdictions in which the bank operates.
• Familiarity with industry standard documentation and concepts (eg ISDA, GMRA, ICMA, ISDA - IIFM).
• Strong understanding of the legal and regulatory environment in which a Global Markets business operates and recent developments in that area (including cross border restrictions, Margin Rules, EMIR, Dodd Frank, MiFiD 2).
• Experience within a financial institution an advantage, but not essentia
• Knowledge of the bank's corporate structures, its business and personnel and a clear understanding of our client's corporate culture.
• Developing Leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritise.
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills.
• Lateral thinking/problem solving.