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 legal matters. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Law Firm Job
Contextual Overview
Peergrowth is seeking a qualified Legal Counsel - Banking/Finance to join their legal team in Sharjah, UAE. The role focuses on providing advisory support for banking transactions, product developments, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- 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.
- Experience spanning private practice and in-house counsel roles handling complex legal matters.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Responsibilities & Scope of Work
- Support UAE banking transactions and advise internal stakeholders to execute deals efficiently with minimal legal risk.
- Develop, enhance, and standardize legal documentation and templates for banking and IT products.
- Collaborate with product teams to structure innovative banking products and provide legal guidance on compliance frameworks.
- Handle syndications, derivatives, and structured finance legal frameworks.
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, lending, and security documentation.
- Ensure sound knowledge of Islamic Finance documentation structures including Ijara and Murabaha.
- Manage external counsel engagements, cost controls, and ensure quality outputs.
Stipend, Compensation & Mode
- Compensation: Not specified
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