Legal Counsel

Mackenzie Jones Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackenzie Jones Middle East is recruiting a Legal Counsel to support the MEA operations of a leading international financial institution based in Dubai.

This role is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded legal professional to broaden their regional exposure across banking, corporate governance, regulatory advisory, outsourcing/vendor management, and transactional matters within a highly respected international banking environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years PQE gained within an international law firm and/or financial institution with exposure to banking & finance, commercial contracts, and regulatory advisory.
• Experience supporting financial services or banking clients within the Middle East region preferred.
• Arabic language skills are beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support across commercial, corporate, governance, and banking-related matters across the MEA region.
• Review and advise on vendor agreements, outsourcing arrangements, NDAs, SLAs, and intercompany agreements.
• Support front office and business teams on trade finance documentation, account opening, corporate documentation, and KYC-related matters.
• Conduct legal and regulatory research across multiple jurisdictions and provide practical, business-focused guidance.
• Assist with the implementation of legal policies, governance frameworks, and regulatory initiatives across the region.
• Liaise with external counsel and support the management of legal spend, legal projects, and regional governance matters.

Skills

4+ years PQE

Banking & Finance exposure

Commercial contracts

Regulatory advisory

MEA region experience

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Minimum 4 years PQE gained within an international law firm and/or financial institution with exposure to banking & finance, commercial contracts, and regulatory advisory.

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Title: Legal Counsel
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Mackenzie Jones Middle East
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Deadline: Not specified
Eligibility: Minimum 4 years PQE gained within an international law firm and/or financial institution. Strong exposure to banking & finance, commercial contracts, outsourcing/vendor management, and regulatory advisory is required. Experience supporting financial services or banking clients within the Middle East region is preferred. Arabic language skills are beneficial but not essential.
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Mackenzie Jones Middle East is recruiting a Legal Counsel to support the Middle East & Africa (MEA) operations of a leading international financial institution based in Dubai. This role is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded legal professional to broaden their regional exposure across banking, corporate governance, regulatory advisory, outsourcing/vendor management, and transactional matters within a highly respected international banking environment.Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal support across commercial, corporate, governance, and banking-related matters across the MEA region.
• Review and advise on vendor agreements, outsourcing arrangements, NDAs, SLAs, and intercompany agreements.
• Support front office and business teams on trade finance documentation, account opening, corporate documentation, and KYC-related matters.
• Conduct legal and regulatory research across multiple jurisdictions and provide practical, business-focused guidance.
• Assist with the implementation of legal policies, governance frameworks, and regulatory initiatives across the region.
• Liaise with external counsel and support the management of legal spend, legal projects, and regional governance matters.