Manager - Legal Advisory

National Bank of Fujairah; Fujairah Emirate; On-site; AED 335,000 - 580,000; Full time

Job summary

National Bank of Fujairah seeks a qualified Legal Counsel to support the bank's legal department. The role involves providing legal advice to stakeholders, drafting and negotiating agreements, and managing contract administration under the guidance of Senior Legal Counsel.

The candidate should have a law degree, be fluent in English and Arabic, and possess at least five years in banking law with UAE experience. Strong research, analytical, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• A Degree from an accredited law school.
• Fluent in reading, writing and speaking in English and Arabic languages.
• Minimum of 5 years experience preferably in Banking Law and practiced in a Commercial bank UAE experience a MUST.

Responsibilities

• Assist HOL in managing the legal department’s function and provide legal advice to stakeholders.
• Draft, review, and negotiate all legal agreements to be executed by the Bank.
• Assist and supervise Contract administration by formulating the policy and procedure manual.
• Assist in drafting Board resolutions when required.
• Advise on the legal risks in product development by drafting terms and conditions.
• Assist the Litigation team on all litigation filed by and against the bank.
• Represent Legal Unit in committees and address regulatory breaches or concerns.
• Create standard documentation for business segments and develop legal processes for securities.
• Review various agreements within Syndication unit and ensure MIS & reports are prepared timely.

Skills

Legal research

Banking law

Contract law

Regulatory compliance

English & Arabic

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Coaching/mentoring

Education

Law degree

Job description

Assist the HOL in managing the legal department’s function. Providing legal advice to stakeholders and all functions within the bank, Assisting documentation and syndication units. and Manages the relationship with different government entities.

Key Accountabilities

Under the supervision of Senior Legal Counsel, prepare and render legal opinions to different Units and staff in the Bank as requested.

Under the supervision of Senior Legal Counsel, draft, review, and negotiate all legal agreements to be executed by the Bank.

Assist and supervise Contract administration by formulating the policy and procedure manual.

Assist in drafting Board resolutions when required.
Assist the Product Development process by drafting, amending terms and conditions of new products and advising on the legal risks.

Other Accountabilities

Assist the Litigation team on all litigation filed by and against the bank .

Attend new bank initiatives and represent Legal Unit in such committees.
Providing support to address and find solutions to any legal, regulatory breaches or concerns which might arise against the bank.

Assist DU in creating standard documentation for business segments and develop an acceptable legal process to cover relevant securities provided under each business segment.

Assisting Syndication unit in reviewing different agreements
MIS & Reports:
ensure that all reports related to own area are prepared in timely & accurately manner & under NBF requirements, policies & standards

Other Accountabilities

Job Context

The role is critical as it mitigates the legal risks that the bank is exposed to within its business and requires thorough and ongoing research and analysis of implication of law, legislation and regulatory matters that may affect the Bank.

Education

Preferably University Graduate (Accounting / Finance / Law / Banking)

Experience and Skills

Qualifications:
A Degree from an accredited law school
Fluent in reading, writing and speaking in English and Arabic languages.
Work Experience:
Minimum of 5 years experience preferably in Banking Law and practiced in a Commercial bank UAE experience a MUST.

The incumbent should be well versed in :

Legal principles and practices, including civil, criminal, constitutional, contract, employment, administrative and business law and procedures;
Methods, procedures and practices used in the conduct of civil litigation; judicial procedures and rules of evidence; and
Administrative Codes, Government Codes; pertinent Federal and local Emirati laws, codes, regulations and court decisions relating to banking;
Methods of legal research; and
Evaluation of practical consequences of legal strategies

The incumbent should posses:

Skill in interpreting applicable federal and local Emirati laws and Bank policies and procedures;
Skill in conducting information and organizing material into manageable form;
Skill in applying data collected to resolve problems;
Skill in formulating recommendations, proposals and counter proposals;
Skill in preparing and presenting effective written and oral reports, recommendations, policies and procedures;

Personal Attributes:
Able to recruit effectively and develop people with good coaching and mentoring skills
Strategic thinking / analytical skills
Good Communication / Presentation skills
Able to delegate / Work under pressure
Proven change management skills

UAE and International Law -Legal-Expert

Results Orientation-Proficient

Communication-Proficient

Information & Data Literacy-Basic

Customer Focus-Proficient

Safety-Basic

Agility and Innovation-Proficient

Litigation and Dispute resolution- Legal-Expert

Product and Transaction Structuring- Legal-Expert