Legal Counsel Derivatives and Structured Products

First Abu Dhabi Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank seeks a Legal Counsel with expertise in derivatives and structured products. This role involves drafting complex financial documentation, managing legal risks, and ensuring compliance across jurisdictions. Ideal candidates will have 6 years of experience in banking or legal advisory.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Opportunity to shape product and legal strategy

Direct involvement in high-value transactions

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of PQE in a top international law firm or global bank.
• Experience in a similar legal advisory role.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and effective at stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate structured derivatives documentation across all asset classes.
• Advise on regulatory compliance related to EMIR, MiFID II, and Dodd-Frank.
• Collaborate with Global Markets Documentation Team on master agreements.

Skills

Expertise in structured products

Strong understanding of global financial regulatory frameworks

Excellent English drafting and negotiation skills

High level of commercial awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in law

Qualified solicitor in England or another common law or European jurisdiction

Job description

Legal Counsel Derivatives and Structured Products

Legal Counsel Derivatives and Structured Products - Abu Dhabi UAE
Job Overview
First Abu Dhabi Bank is hiring a Legal Counsel with deep expertise in derivatives and structured products to support its Global Markets and Group Funding divisions. Based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, this role involves drafting and negotiating complex financial documentation, managing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of post-qualification experience in banking or legal advisory, with strong exposure to derivatives, repos, and structured notes.
Job Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Banking
Function: Legal
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: UAE preferred
Job Type: Full Time
Job Overview
The Legal Counsel Derivatives and Structured Products - Abu Dhabi UAE will manage legal documentation and risk for Global Markets and Group Funding transactions, including structured notes, equity financings, TRS, repos, and securities lending. The role supports product innovation, regulatory compliance, and internal legal strategy in line with FAB s global objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* Draft and negotiate structured derivatives documentation across all asset classes (credit, equity, FX, rates, commodities)
* Review and finalize transaction documents for repos, structured notes, and securities lending
* Provide legal support for FAB s bond and structured note issuances under medium-term note programs (including Islamic formats)
* Advise on regulatory compliance related to EMIR, MiFID II, Dodd-Frank, and other applicable frameworks
* Oversee legal aspects of structured custody solutions and negotiate custody agreements
* Collaborate with the Global Markets Documentation Team on master agreements (ISDA, GMRA, CSA, MCA, etc.)
* Assist in the development of new financial products, reviewing legal risk and regulatory considerations
* Maintain and update FAB s template legal documentation in accordance with market practices
* Provide timely responses to legal queries from internal business units and senior management
* Monitor legal and regulatory changes and guide the business on required adaptations
* Offer legal support to FAB s subsidiaries and international branches on market and product risk
* Participate in industry forums (e.g., ISDA, ICMA) and promote internal legal education and training initiatives
Job Requirements
* Bachelor s degree in law from an accredited university
* Qualified solicitor in England or another common law or European jurisdiction
* Minimum 6 years of PQE in a top international law firm or global bank, including 4 years in a similar legal advisory role
* Expertise in structured products, OTC derivatives, repos, and custody agreements
* Strong understanding of global financial regulatory frameworks
* Excellent English drafting and negotiation skills
* High level of commercial awareness and ability to manage legal risk in fast-paced transactions
* Proactive, detail-oriented, and effective at stakeholder engagement
* Experience managing legal risk in cross-border financial services operations is an advantage
What We Offer
* Senior legal advisory position within the UAE s most prestigious financial institution
* Direct involvement in high-value transactions across global markets
* Opportunity to shape product and legal strategy within a dynamic legal team
* Competitive compensation and international work environment

Company Industry

• Banking
• Broking

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

• Legal Counsel Derivatives And Structured Products

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