Senior Legal Counsel & Compliance, Contracts & FCC

Arab Monetary Fund; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional financial organization in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Legal Officer to provide vital legal advice and support in alignment with its strategic objectives. Responsibilities include conducting legal due diligence, drafting contracts, and advising on compliance issues. The ideal candidate will have an LL.B. or JD, seven years of experience, and strong analytical skills, along with fluency in both Arabic and English. The position offers competitive, tax-free compensation with a variety of allowances.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of experience in a legal role, preferably in financial institutions.
• Ability to conduct legal due diligence and draft contracts.
• Advising on compliance issues is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice aligned with strategic objectives.
• Conduct legal due diligence and draft contracts.
• Advise on compliance issues.

Skills

Strong legal skills

Analytical skills

Fluency in Arabic

Fluency in English

Education

LL.B. or JD

Job description

A leading regional financial organization in Abu Dhabi seeks a Legal Officer to provide legal advice and support aligned with strategic objectives. Responsibilities include conducting legal due diligence, drafting contracts, and advising on compliance issues. Candidates should have an LL.B. or JD with seven years of experience, possess strong legal and analytical skills, and be fluent in Arabic and English. Experience in financial institutions is a plus. The role offers competitive, tax‑free compensation with various allowances.