Senior Legal Counsel

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

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide expert legal guidance and ensure compliance with financial regulations. The candidate will play a critical role in delivering legal advisory services and supporting regulatory objectives, backed by at least 8 years of experience in the legal sector. Strong analytical skills and a practicing certificate are essential for this mid-senior level role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years post-qualification experience in financial services regulation.
• Strong analytical and legal drafting skills required.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver timely legal advice on financial services regulation.
• Perform legal analysis and contribute to policy development.
• Prepare documentation and reports for senior management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law

Current practicing certificate

Job description

The Senior Legal Counsel provides expert legal guidance within a dynamic financial services environment. This senior position plays a critical role in supporting the entity’s regulatory objectives and maintaining compliance with financial regulations through proactive, high-quality legal advisory and risk management.

Key Duties and Objectives :

• Legal Advisory Services : Deliver timely and accurate legal advice on financial services regulation, policy initiatives, investigations, enforcement matters, and the processes linked to the authorization and supervision of financial service providers.
• Policy Support : Perform legal analysis and contribute to drafting activities that underpin policy development for regulatory frameworks.
• Risk Management : Identify, assess, and escalate urgent, high-risk, or reputational matters, ensuring swift and appropriate action in line with organizational standards.
• Collaboration : Work closely with internal business units to ensure aligned and coordinated legal support while fostering effective relationships that prioritize client needs and regulatory compliance.
• Reporting : Prepare, review, and contribute to high-standard documentation, reports, and briefing materials for senior management and regulatory committees.
• Compliance and Procedures : Implement departmental policies and procedures to guarantee compliance with legislative requirements while providing efficient, cost-effective legal services.
• Continuous Improvement : Identify and drive enhancements in legal services by leveraging best practices and new technologies.

Qualifications and Experience :

• Educational Background : Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in law.
• Professional Credentials : Current practicing certificate or equivalent right to practice in law
• Experience : Minimum of 8 years post-qualification legal experience, with a background in financial services regulation
• Skills : Strong analytical and legal drafting skills, with the ability to advise on complex legal matters with minimal supervision.
• Communication : Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Interpersonal Skills : Ability to negotiate and persuade effectively, contributing to multidisciplinary teams.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Legal

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