Legal Counsel

Brookwood Recruitment Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookwood Recruitment Ltd in Dubai seeks a Legal Counsel for its Legal Department. The successful candidate will provide high‑quality legal advice and transactional support across Wholesale Banking, Transaction Banking and Treasury functions, drafting and negotiating complex finance, security and treasury documentation.

Open exclusively to United Arab Emirates Nationals, the role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Law and/or an LLM and at least five years post‑qualification experience in banking

Qualifications

• UAE Nationals only; applicants must hold a law degree and be qualified to practice.
• Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience in banking and finance law.
• Experience in UAE banking sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal advice and transactional support across Wholesale Banking, Transaction Banking and Treasury functions.
• Draft, review and negotiate complex finance, security and treasury documentation, including ISDA, LMA and ICMA standards.

Skills

Banking law

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Law/LLM

Job description

This opportunity was posted more than 30 days ago and no application deadline was provided. You can explore active listings below.

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Organising Institution / Firm

Brookwood Recruitment Ltd

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United Arab Emirates Nationals only; Bachelor’s Degree in Law/LLM; Qualified to practice law; Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience in banking and finance law.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Legal Counsel
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Brookwood Recruitment Ltd
Description: Brookwood Recruitment is assisting a leading financial institution in Dubai to recruit a Legal Counsel for its Legal Department. The successful candidate will provide high-quality legal advice and transactional support across Wholesale Banking, Transaction Banking, and Treasury functions. Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex finance, security, and treasury documentation (including ISDA, LMA, and ICMA standards), managing external counsel, and contributing to legal innovation and contract automation.
Eligibility: This position is open exclusively to United Arab Emirates Nationals. Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Law and/or an LLM, be qualified to practice law in a recognized jurisdiction, and possess a minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience in banking and finance law, preferably with UAE-related experience.
Deadline: Not specified
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Fees: None
Contact Information: Nadine Pereira (ISP), Global Talent Acquisition Specialist.