Legal Counsel Litigation and Advisory

Job Title

Legal Counsel Litigation and Advisory

Job Description

Legal Counsel Litigation and Advisory

Job Overview

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE s largest and most prestigious bank, is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to manage litigation, advisory matters, and regulatory compliance. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex legal issues and make a direct impact on the bank s legal strategies in the UAE and beyond.

Job Location : Abu Dhabi, UAE

Industry : Banking

Function : Legal

Gender : Any

Candidate Nationality : Any

Candidate Current Location : Any

Job Type : Full-time

Job Overview

As Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for providing high-level legal advisory services, managing litigation across jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with evolving laws, and safeguarding FAB s legal interests. You will support business growth while maintaining regulatory integrity across employment, bankruptcy, and commercial matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice aligned with FAB s strategic and business objectives across UAE and international branches
• Manage litigation and disputes, including appearances before courts, police, court experts, and the notary public
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal contracts and documentation to protect FAB s interests and mitigate risks
• Oversee legal aspects of product launches and perform due diligence in all operational jurisdictions
• Supervise external law firms on the litigation panel and ensure high-quality legal services
• Track and report litigation cases to senior legal leadership, ensuring transparency and lessons learned
• Stay up to date with legal developments by monitoring UAE s official gazette and other jurisdictions
• Advise on employment-related litigation, ADHA housing loan disputes, bankruptcy cases, and trademark matters
• Manage UAE court notifications and coordinate with internal departments for appropriate responses
• Share legal insights and best practices across the legal team and contribute to internal legal training
• Collaborate with external regulators and legal authorities to address issues impacting the bank
• Support learning and development by contributing to training initiatives and legal content creation
• Prepare accurate, timely legal reports for internal leadership and ensure compliance with FAB policies

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