Legal Director – GCC and Frontier Markets

Efghldg; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

EFG Holding seeks a senior legal professional to work with the Group Chief Legal Officer in handling all legal matters for the investment bank’s GCC and Frontier Markets. You will support transactional needs across Investment Banking, Private Equity, Brokerage and Asset Management, draft and negotiate key documents, and manage external counsel as required.

The role requires a UK or US qualified lawyer with 12 years post-qualification experience at a top-tier firm, strong drafting skills, and

Qualifications

• Qualified to practice law in the UK and/or the US.
• 12 years’ post-qualification experience at a top-tier international law firm in M&A and Capital Markets.
• Strong drafting and negotiating skills.
• Excellent command of English.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and listening).
• Able to build partnerships and work well in teams.

Responsibilities

• Support transactional and operational needs of Investment Banking, Private Equity, Brokerage and Asset Management teams.
• Review, draft and negotiate documentation for Equity and Debt Capital Markets transactions (including IPOs and private placements).
• Review, draft and negotiate general corporate and banking contracts including S&PAs, confidentiality agreements, mandate letters, escrow agreements, account opening forms, bank account and custody terms.
• Manage external counsel as needed.
• Establish and maintain a legal database of group entities and precedents.
• Research legal issues and evaluate risk factors.
• Ensure AML/CTF compliance and timely AML/CTF training.
• Respond to AML, CTF & sanctions inquiries promptly.

Skills

M&A drafting

Capital Markets drafting

Legal research

English communication

Team collaboration

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Job description

Work with the Group Chief Legal Officer in handling all legal matters for the investment bank’s business lines in the GCC and Frontier Markets.

Responsibilities

• Assist in serving the transactional and operational needs of all business lines, specifically the Investment Banking, Private Equity, Brokerage and Asset Management teams.
• Review, draft and/or negotiate documentation for Equity and Debt Capital Markets’ transactions (including IPOs and private placements), such as engagement letters, underwriting agreements, share purchase agreements, offering circulars, comfort letters, legal opinions.
• Review, draft and/or negotiate general corporate and specific banking contracts and documents including but not limited to: sale and purchase agreements, confidentiality agreements, mandate letters, escrow agreements, account opening forms, bank account, and custody terms and conditions.
• Manage external counsel, as needed.
• Establish and maintain a legal database of group entities and a precedent database.
• Research legal issues and evaluate different risk factors.
• Ensure compliance in all applicable AML/CTF rules and regulations as required in the conduct of the role.
• Ensure timely completion of all relevant AML/CTF training provided by the Group.
• Ensure response to AML, CTF & sanctions inquiries in a timely manner.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law.
• Qualified to practice law in the UK and/or the US.
• 12 years’ experience post qualification in a top-tier international law firm, with solid experience in both M&A and Capital Markets’ transactions.
• Strong drafting and negotiating skills.
• Excellent command of English.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and listening).
• Able to build partnerships and work well in teams.
• Can identify, recommend and implement solutions for problems. Capable of making timely decisions and anticipating consequences.
• Ensure deliverables are always of a high quality.
• Able to work under pressure, with attention to detail and minimal supervision.