Legal Director – GCC and Frontier Markets

EFG Holding; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

EFG Holding in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, seeks a Senior Legal Director for GCC and Frontier Markets. You will oversee legal matters across Investment Banking, Private Equity, Brokerage and Asset Management, reporting to the Group Chief Legal Officer.

The role demands extensive PQE in M&A and capital markets and UK/US bar qualifications. You will draft and negotiate complex documentation, supervise external counsel, and ensure strict AML/CTF compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B. or equivalent).
• Qualified to practice law in the United Kingdom and/or United States.
• Minimum 12 years PQE in a top-tier international law firm with M&A and Capital Markets focus.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Group Chief Legal Officer to handle transactional and operational requirements across divisions.
• Draft, review and negotiate Equity and Debt Capital Markets documentation including IPOs and private placements.
• Structure and negotiate corporate and banking agreements and related covenants.
• Instruct and manage external counsel across jurisdictions.
• Maintain group entity legal databases and precedent libraries.
• Ensure AML/CTF compliance and sanctions inquiries are addressed.

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation

English communication

Education

LL.B. or equivalent

Job description

Legal Director – GCC and Frontier Markets

Organising Institution / Firm

EFG Holding

Rolling Basis (Official)

Not Specified

Bachelor’s degree in Law; Qualified to practice law in the UK and/or US; Minimum 12 years post-qualification experience (PQE) in a top-tier international law firm with specialized experience in M&A and Capital Markets transactions; Strong drafting, negotiation, and English communication skills.

In-House Legal Counsel / Job

Contextual Overview

EFG Holding is inviting applications for the senior executive position of Legal Director – GCC and Frontier Markets based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Working closely alongside the Group Chief Legal Officer, the successful candidate will oversee legal matters across all business divisions of the investment bank within the GCC and Frontier Markets, including Investment Banking, Private Equity, Brokerage, and Asset Management.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B. or equivalent).
• Professional Qualification: Qualified to practice law in the United Kingdom (UK) and/or the United States (US).
• Experience: Minimum of 12 years post-qualification experience (PQE) within a top-tier international law firm. Must demonstrate substantial expertise in both Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Capital Markets transactions.
• Key Competencies: Exceptional legal drafting, negotiation, presentation, and English communication skills; ability to make timely decisions, evaluate risk factors, and manage complex transactions under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Collaborate with the Group Chief Legal Officer to handle transactional and operational requirements across Investment Banking, Private Equity, Brokerage, and Asset Management lines.
• Draft, review, and negotiate Equity and Debt Capital Markets documentation (including IPOs and private placements), such as engagement letters, underwriting agreements, share purchase agreements, offering circulars, comfort letters, and legal opinions.
• Structure, draft, and negotiate corporate and banking agreements, including SPAs, confidentiality agreements, mandate letters, escrow terms, account opening documentation, and custody terms.
• Instruct and manage external legal counsel across applicable jurisdictions.
• Maintain group entity legal databases and internal precedent libraries.
• Ensure full compliance with applicable Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) regulations and sanction inquiries.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

• Employment Mode: Full-Time (On-site, Dubai, UAE).

Application Procedure & Required Documents

• Navigate to the official job posting on the EFG Holding application portal.
• Submit your detailed curriculum vitae detailing relevant 12+ years PQE, legal bar qualifications, and M&A/Capital Markets deal history.
• Note: Due to high application volumes, EFG Holding will directly contact only shortlisted candidates for interviews.

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