Legal Counsel - Banking/Finance

Peergrowth; Sharjah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Peergrowth in Sharjah, UAE, seeks a Legal Counsel - Banking/Finance with a strong post-qualification track record to advise on banking transactions, product developments, and regulatory compliance.

The role covers drafting and negotiating banking documentation, collaborating with product teams on compliant products, and managing external counsel; English communication must be excellent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in law or equivalent from any jurisdiction.
• Common Law qualification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience specializing in banking and finance.
• Experience spanning private practice and in-house counsel roles handling complex legal matters.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Support UAE banking transactions and advise internal stakeholders to execute deals efficiently with minimal legal risk.
• Develop, enhance, and standardize legal documentation and templates for banking and IT products.
• Collaborate with product teams to structure innovative banking products and provide legal guidance on compliance frameworks.
• Handle syndications, derivatives, and structured finance legal frameworks.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, lending, and security documentation.
• Ensure sound knowledge of Islamic Finance documentation structures including Ijara and Murabaha.
• Manage external counsel engagements, cost controls, and ensure quality outputs.

Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in law

Common Law qualification

Job description

Bachelor's degree in law or equivalent from any jurisdiction. Common Law qualification preferred. Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience specializing in banking and finance, ideally spanning private practice and in-house counsel roles handling complex legal matters. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Law Firm Job

Contextual Overview

Peergrowth is seeking a qualified Legal Counsel - Banking/Finance to join their legal team in Sharjah, UAE. The role focuses on providing advisory support for banking transactions, product developments, and regulatory compliance frameworks.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in law or equivalent from any jurisdiction.
• Common Law qualification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience specializing in banking and finance.
• Experience spanning private practice and in-house counsel roles handling complex legal matters.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Support UAE banking transactions and advise internal stakeholders to execute deals efficiently with minimal legal risk.
• Develop, enhance, and standardize legal documentation and templates for banking and IT products.
• Collaborate with product teams to structure innovative banking products and provide legal guidance on compliance frameworks.
• Handle syndications, derivatives, and structured finance legal frameworks.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, lending, and security documentation.
• Ensure sound knowledge of Islamic Finance documentation structures including Ijara and Murabaha.
• Manage external counsel engagements, cost controls, and ensure quality outputs.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

• Compensation: Not specified