Senior Legal Counsel, Global Markets

Taylor Root; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in financial services is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their dynamic legal team in Abu Dhabi. This role focuses on Global Markets, providing legal support on derivatives documentation, structured finance, and regulatory matters. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in law, having trained at a reputable international firm, and will be adept at navigating complex financial legal issues. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a leading organization that is making significant strides in the region's financial landscape, offering a collaborative environment where your expertise will be highly valued.

Qualifications

• Trained and qualified lawyer with experience in international law firms.
• Broad knowledge in derivatives, structured finance, and DCM is essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise on Global Markets issues, including derivatives and structured finance.
• Support a small legal team with diverse legal challenges.

Skills

Derivatives Documentation

Structured Finance

Commodities

FX Regulatory

Broad Knowledge in DCM

Education

Qualified Lawyer

Experience in International Law Firm

Job description

CLIENT : Having once placed the now divisional Head of Legal into this role, and a Senior Legal Counsel, we have been instructed to find another Senior Legal Counsel for this large and expanding financial services organisation in Abu Dhabi. They have been extremely busy and continue to be seen as one of the leading players in the region.

ROLE : You will join a strong legal team of existing lawyers and specifically focus on Global Markets issues. Supporting across a blend of areas, you’ll predominantly advise on areas such as derivatives documentation, structured finance, commodities, FX and regulatory, but the team is small enough that work will naturally flow from different directions.

CANDIDATE : There are some key criteria that client is looking for:

1. Broad knowledge across derivatives, structured finance, and DCM.
2. The role will be based in Abu Dhabi, though exceptional candidates already based in Dubai may be given possible flexibility.
3. It’s essential that you have trained and qualified, or at least spent time in a strong international law firm.
4. Additional in-house or secondment experience, especially from a bank or financial services institution is helpful.
5. Preferred candidates will have been exposed to a leading money market such as New York, London, or Hong Kong.

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