Legal Counsel

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

The Company Robert Half are working with a large global investment bank, based in the DIFC. The previous Legal Counsel has relocated to the office in New York and still covering until this position has been placed. The Role
  • To perform the role of senior general corporate banking lawyer, in a legal team advising the Branch and other branches in the same area
  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating corporate banking documentation - such as committed bilateral and syndicated
  • loans (including documentation agency work), risk/funded participation agreements, guarantees and indemnities,
  • letters of credit, secondary debt trading documentation.
  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating security documentation - for example, deposit agreements, account charges,
  • Escrow agreements and intercreditor agreements.
  • Advising on distressed debt, restructurings, work outs and related documentation.
  • Advising on insolvency and litigation issues.
  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating non-core business documentation - such as, IT contracts, property related
  • contracts.
  • Preparation and updating precedent and know-how systems.
  • The role involves the independent handling of legal and transactional matters under the supervision of the Head of Legal
The Candidate
  • Master s degree in law from the UK
  • Knowledge of GCC countries banking and company law
  • Capacity to review market counterpart documentation (ISDA, etc.)
  • 5 minimum year post-qualification
Salary and Benefits 60,000 AED a month, plus company benefits Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Pay and salary ranges are dependent upon experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: www.roberthalf.ae/privacy-statement

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1437582
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned