Legal Counsel
- Recruiter
- McGregor Boyall Associates Limited
- Location
- United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2019
- Closes
- 11 Jul 2019
- Ref
- PB6
- Contact
- Sami Qureshi
- Job Title
- In House Counsel
- Practice Area
- Banking, Financial Services, Private Client
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
A private banking and wealth management business is looking for a Legal Counsel to join their in-house team. Based in Abu Dhabi, this In-House Counsel opportunity is offered full-time on a permanent basis.
Responsibilities of your new role
As the new Legal Counsel, you will:
- Assist the Head of Legal for the division and the business with developing and rolling out new wealth-related products and services.
- Draft, review and negotiate wealth-related documents (e.g. custody agreements, platform agreements, distribution agreements, and investment documentation).
- Assist the head of the division in managing potential disputes and customer complaints in the UAE and abroad.
- Make recommendations for improvements to policies and processes, streamlining the same to bring about efficiency and improve turn-around time.
Candidate requirements
The business seeks a fully qualified Legal Counsel who demonstrates:
- Bachelor's degree in law is essential and a Master's degree in law is preferred
- Strong English communication and drafting skills
- The ability to read, write and communicate in Arabic is beneficial but not mandatory
- 5+ years of PQE in a reputed bank or law firm, with at least 2 years spent in a similar role
- Familiarity with wealth management products and services
- Familiarity with other retail banking products and services is beneficial but not mandatory
- Familiarity with UAE laws and regulations is preferred
Apply now
Please apply today to be considered for this excellent Legal Counsel opportunity in Abu Dhabi.