Overview
Senior Legal Counsel – Commercial Advisory, Legal & Recovery Department, Legal Division at Mashreq Corporate & Investment Banking Group. To lead and deliver high-level legal advisory services across a broad spectrum of corporate and commercial matters, supporting strategic initiatives, complex transactions, and governance frameworks within the Bank. The role ensures legal risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and alignment with enterprise-wide objectives, operating with autonomy and senior-level decision-making authority.
Responsibilities
- Lead, draft, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of commercial agreements including intra-group arrangements, outsourcing, joint ventures, shareholder agreements, and service contracts.
- Provide legal counsel on corporate structuring, group reorganizations, and strategic initiatives across UAE and international jurisdictions.
- Advice on governance matters including delegated authorities, board mandates, powers of attorney, and regulatory disclosures.
- Represent the Legal Division in senior-level engagements with internal stakeholders, regulators, and external parties.
- Contribute to Bank-wide initiatives including AI integration, digital transformation, and innovation in banking services.
- Mentor junior legal staff and promote best practices in legal advisory and compliance.
Qualifications
Minimum 8–10 years post-qualification experience in banking and finance law, preferably with a top-tier law firm or financial institution.Proven expertise in corporate and commercial law, financial services regulation, and international banking.Strong legal drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.Demonstrated leadership, strategic thinking, and mentorship capabilities.Law degree from a reputable university; admission to practice in a recognized jurisdiction.Postgraduate qualifications (LLM, MBA) are an advantage.Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus.Details
Seniority level : Mid-Senior levelEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : LegalIndustries : Banking#J-18808-Ljbffr