• IN HOUSE DERIVATIVES & TRADING LAWYER - INTERNATIONAL BANK •

Hydrogen Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned legal firm in Dubai is seeking a 3-10 PQE derivatives and structured products lawyer to enhance their legal team. This exceptional opportunity offers the chance to develop a long-term career in a fast-paced market while working with industry leaders. Candidates should have strong qualifications and a robust understanding of the regulatory environment in Global Markets.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years post-qualification experience in derivatives and structured products.
• Familiarity with industry standard documentation like ISDA and GMRA.
• Knowledge of laws in major jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Work with market leaders in a fast-paced emerging market.
• Develop a long-term career in legal counsel.
• Adapt to the legal and regulatory environment of Global Markets.

Skills

UK Qualified Lawyer

Experience in derivatives and repo transactions

Strong communication skills

Problem solving

Developing leadership skills

Job description

Job Details

Our client is currently recruiting for a 3-10 PQE derivatives and structured products lawyer to join their 30 lawyer legal team in Dubai. This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior legal counsel to relocate to Dubai and develop a long term career in a fast paced emerging market. You will be working with market leaders in their field.

• UK Qualified Lawyer.
• Experience of markets products (derivatives and repo transactions), corporate and securities law concepts and a working knowledge of the laws in the major jurisdictions in which the bank operates.
• Familiarity with industry standard documentation and concepts (eg ISDA, GMRA, ICMA, ISDA - IIFM).
• Strong understanding of the legal and regulatory environment in which a Global Markets business operates and recent developments in that area (including cross border restrictions, Margin Rules, EMIR, Dodd Frank, MiFiD 2).
• Experience within a financial institution an advantage, but not essential.
• Knowledge of the bank's corporate structures, its business and personnel and a clear understanding of our client's corporate culture.
• Developing Leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritise.
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills.
• Lateral thinking / problem solving.