Investment Banking Legal Advisor
- Employer
- Legal Route - Global Legal Recruitment
- Location
- Abu Dhabi (Emirate)
- Salary
- TBC
- Closing date
- 3 Feb 2023
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- Vacancy Type
- Solicitors, In-House
- Experience Level
- Mid Level
- Contract
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Banking/Finance
- PQE
- 4-6 Years, 7+ Years
Job Details
Investment Banking Legal Advisor - Abu Dhabi
Our client is in the market for a Legal Associate to join their growing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for upholding and protecting the legal rights and responsibilities of the business and provide legal guidance to all departments. To provide support in developing and reviewing policies and procedures, agreements and all legal documents that the company is engaged in whilst ensuring that its rights and responsibilities are protected and expressed. Offer expert support to all departments in the company to ensure compliance with the rules and regulations of SCA, ADX, DFM and other regulators. Constantly update and maintain files, contracts, and legal documentations for future reference. Handle all external engagements with stakeholders on behalf of the company and keep abreast with policy and procedural changes and latest UAE laws, fees, services, and legal regulations that impact the business of the company.
Competencies/ Skills:
In-depth knowledge of corporate law, disclosure requirements, compliance mandates and governance best practices.
Experienced in negotiation and dispute management
Good knowledge of banking/brokerage practices.
Good analytical, judgmental and interpretative skills.
Understanding of the regulatory environment – SCA, ADX and DFM rules and regulations.
Excellent communications and presentation skills, fluent in Arabic and English
Qualifications:
Mandatory to hold a minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Law
Desirable: Master’s degree or a professional qualification
Minimum two (2) years of experience in investment banking/ corporate finance advisory.
Company
Who We Are
legal-route is a global legal recruitment specialist. We recruit legal professionals into permanent, temporary, contract and interim roles and offer a comprehensive range of services for both clients and candidates.
We are committed to excellence and continually pursue a long-term strategy. This means the service we provide is both professional and robust.
We don't accept boundaries or limitations. Based out of our Dubai offices in the Middle East and with our network of associated offices in the UK, Europe and Australasia our proven expertise impacts across Private Practice, Commerce & Industry, Financial Services and not for profit sectors.
Our Head of Legal (Nigel Byrne)
www.linkedin.com/in/nigelbyrne
As the Head of Legal, MENA region Nigel plays a key role in business development, strategy & consulting on key legal hires into the region and around the globe. He leads the search vertical for law firms, financial institutions and large corporations across the region. He has a successful track record of recruiting senior professionals into both private practice and in-house positions in domestic and international markets.
Nigel has a genuine insight into the needs of both candidates and clients and is able to leverage his knowledge of the inner workings of the legal industry. He has gained an excellent reputation for his commitment to identifying suitable candidates at senior level into many global law firms and legal teams.
With his ability to tie in the dynamics of human psychology and behaviour, with his network and knowledge of the legal industry, Nigel adds value to both individual professionals and organisations. He works on creating value through assessments, career advice and providing trusted market intelligence.
Nigel is married with two wonderful boys who are both the apple of his eye. In his spare time he enjoys reading and all things sport.
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