Junior Legal Counsel – Wholesale.Legal & Recovery Department.Legal Division

Mashreq Bank PSC; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial institution located in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a legal professional to provide effective legal assistance focused on wholesale banking. In this role, you will advise on various financial products, ensure compliance with banking regulations, and identify legal risks while supporting risk mitigation strategies. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to manage multiple assignments under pressure and interact with internal clients effectively.

Qualifications

• Legal expertise in wholesale banking financial products and services.
• Ability to provide prompt legal assistance and sound advice.
• Skills to identify legal risks and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt and effective legal assistance to the Legal team.
• Identify legal risks and ensure compliance with banking regulations.
• Interact with internal clients and stakeholders.

Job description

1. Provide prompt and effective legal assistance to the Legal team with specific focus on Wholesale Banking Legal.
2. Provide sound legal advice on a wide range of wholesale banking financial products and services, transactions, and matters, under supervision of senior legal counsel.
3. Identify legal risks, ensure compliance with applicable banking and financial regulations, and support implementation of risk mitigation strategies.
4. To work independently, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
5. To address multiple assignments, work well under pressure, be agile in responding to shifting priorities, and assist an advise on diverse legal matters.
6. Interact with internal clients and stakeholders as required.