Senior Banking Counsel — UAE Finance & Compliance

Peergrowth Consultancy Co.; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

Peergrowth Consultancy Co. in Dubai seeks an experienced legal advisor to join the Banking & Finance team.

The role supports UAE banking transactions, drafts and negotiates agreements, and ensures alignment with legal and regulatory standards. You will draft and review lending, security, and Islamic finance documentation (Ijara, Murabaha), collaborate with product teams, and manage external counsel with a focus on risk management and commercial practicality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in law or equivalent from any jurisdiction.
• Common Law qualification preferred.
• minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience specializing in banking and finance, ideally spanning private practice and in-house counsel roles handling complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advisory support for UAE banking transactions and collaborate with the legal team.
• Develop, standardize, and review banking and IT product documentation and templates.
• Structure innovative banking products with legal guidance on compliance frameworks.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including software licensing and services.
• Draft, review and negotiate lending and security documentation (credit facilities, term loans, guarantees).
• Liaise on Islamic Finance structures (Ijara, Murabaha) and UAE corporate/commercial real estate transactions.
• Manage external counsel engagements with clear scopes, outputs, and cost controls.
• Educate business teams to enhance understanding of legal documentation and compliance.

Skills

Legal drafting

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

English communication

Islamic Finance

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in law

Common Law qualification

Job description

Peergrowth Consultancy Co. in Dubai seeks an experienced legal advisor to join the Banking & Finance team.

The role supports UAE banking transactions, drafts and negotiates agreements, and ensures alignment with legal and regulatory standards. You will draft and review lending, security, and Islamic finance documentation (Ijara, Murabaha), collaborate with product teams, and manage external counsel with a focus on risk management and commercial practicality.