Senior Legal Expert

6 days ago

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates First Abu Dhabi Bank Full time

Overview

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the largest bank in the UAE, with a focus on creating value for its employees, customers, shareholders, and communities. Our goal is to grow through differentiation, agility, and innovation.

We are seeking top talent to join our team of legal experts. As a Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial, you will assist the Head of Legal – Commercial & Technology in managing legal risk across all geographies where FAB operates. This role involves working autonomously, but also seeking input from the Head of Legal on complex matters.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide legal advice and support to the business, aligning with FAB's strategic objectives.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
  • Collaborate with the Head of Legal to establish, disseminate, and implement FAB's legal policies.
  • Complete legal tasks and projects in a timely manner and respond to legal queries assigned by the Head of Legal.
  • Support FAB subsidiaries and international branches by providing general legal oversight on legal risks associated with their products and services.
Litigation Management
  • Supervise and manage litigation and disputes in the UAE and abroad.
  • Represent FAB and its subsidiaries before courts, Notaries Public, court experts, and police to resolve matters in the best interest of FAB.
  • Report relevant litigation matters to the Group General Counsel and Heads of Legal, and provide updates to stakeholders.
Legal Documentation and Review
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents to maximize FAB's legal protections while minimizing risks.
  • Produce and update standardized legal agreements, contracts, and standard terms and conditions for FAB in compliance with international best practices and applicable legal requirements.
  • Assist the business in launching new products and conduct legal and regulatory due diligence on such products, identifying risks and mitigants in all applicable geographies.
Knowledge of External Environment
  • Stay up-to-date with new laws and regulations through continuous legal education, attending professional conferences, and participating in professional associations.
  • Provide updates to FAB's senior businesspersons on new legislation and regulatory developments that may impact FAB, and advise on compliance.
Knowledge Sharing
  • Work closely with other members of the legal function and share legal knowledge and best practices with colleagues, providing formal and informal training sessions at the direction of the Group General Counsel and Heads of Legal.
Stakeholder Management
  • Liaise with external law firms and relevant authorities to ensure effective resolution of all legal matters affecting FAB.

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