Legal Counsel - Consumer and Private Banking (UAE National) - First Abu Dhabi Bank Abu Dhabi
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Join First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the largest and most secure financial institution in the UAE, as a Legal Counsel within the Consumer and Private Banking division. Based in Abu Dhabi, this senior-level role supports the Head of Legal in managing legal risk related to payments and banking products across FAB's UAE and international operations. The ideal candidate will be a qualified UAE national lawyer with extensive experience in financial services law, litigation, contract review, and regulatory compliance.Job Details
Job Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Banking
Function: Legal
Salary: 30000-40000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: UAE Nationals only
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full timeWhat You'll Do
- Advise business units on legal and regulatory issues related to payments, banking products, and digital services
- Draft, review, and negotiate legal documentation including merchant acquiring, PSP, and partnership agreements
- Oversee and support litigation, customer disputes, and notarial matters in UAE and international jurisdictions
- Maintain up-to-date legal templates and contracts in compliance with local and international best practices
- Provide legal support for new product launches, digital initiatives, and service rollouts
- Monitor regulatory changes and advise senior stakeholders on compliance requirements
- Liaise with external law firms, regulatory authorities, and internal risk, compliance, and operations teams
- Deliver legal reports, risk assessments, and business updates as required by senior management
- Coach junior legal staff and contribute to team development, training sessions, and legal knowledge sharing
- Bachelor's degree in Law from a recognized university (Master's preferred)
- Must be a UAE-qualified lawyer and fluent in both Arabic and English
- Minimum of 8 years' legal experience in banking or law firms with financial services clients
- Proven expertise in payments law, litigation, contract drafting, and UAE regulatory frameworks
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
- Demonstrated ability to provide business-oriented legal advice with high attention to detail
- Work at the forefront of legal strategy in the UAE's most prestigious financial institution
- Contribute to high-impact digital banking and innovation projects
- Collaborate with an elite team of legal professionals and gain exposure across jurisdictions
- Enjoy structured career development, recognition, and meaningful involvement in business growth
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the UAE's largest and most trusted financial institution, offering a full spectrum of retail, corporate, investment, and private banking services. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, FAB is a regional leader in digital transformation, legal excellence, and regulatory compliance. The Legal division plays a critical role in safeguarding FAB's operations and enabling safe innovation in a complex and evolving financial landscape.Employers, hire top legal and compliance professionals by using our **UAE job board free credits employers**-reach thousands of qualified candidates at no cost.Job Title Legal Counsel - Consumer and Private Banking (UAE National) - First Abu Dhabi Bank Abu Dhabi
Job Description Legal Counsel - Consumer and Private Banking (UAE National) - First Abu Dhabi Bank Abu DhabiRole Summary
Join First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the largest and most secure financial institution in the UAE, as a Legal Counsel within the Consumer and Private Banking division. Based in Abu Dhabi, this senior-level role supports the Head of Legal in managing legal risk related to payments and banking products across FAB's UAE and international operations. The ideal candidate will be a qualified UAE national lawyer with extensive experience in financial services law, litigation, contract review, and regulatory compliance.Job Details
Job Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Banking
Function: Legal
Salary: 30000-40000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: UAE Nationals only
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full timeWhat You'll Do
- Advise business units on legal and regulatory issues related to payments, banking products, and digital services
- Draft, review, and negotiate legal documentation including merchant acquiring, PSP, and partnership agreements
- Oversee and support litigation, customer disputes, and notarial matters in UAE and international jurisdictions
- Maintain up-to-date legal templates and contracts in compliance with local and international best practices
- Provide legal support for new product launches, digital initiatives, and service rollouts
- Monitor regulatory changes and advise senior stakeholders on compliance requirements
- Liaise with external law firms, regulatory authorities, and internal risk, compliance, and operations teams
- Deliver legal reports, risk assessments, and business updates as required by senior management
- Coach junior legal staff and contribute to team development, training sessions, and legal knowledge sharing
- Bachelor's degree in Law from a recognized university (Master's preferred)
- Must be a UAE-qualified lawyer and fluent in both Arabic and English
- Minimum of 8 years' legal experience in banking or law firms with financial services clients
- Proven expertise in payments law, litigation, contract drafting, and UAE regulatory frameworks
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
- Demonstrated ability to provide business-oriented legal advice with high attention to detail
- Work at the forefront of legal strategy in the UAE's most prestigious financial institution
- Contribute to high-impact digital banking and innovation projects
- Collaborate with an elite team of legal professionals and gain exposure across jurisdictions
- Enjoy structured career development, recognition, and meaningful involvement in business growth
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the UAE's largest and most trusted financial institution, offering a full spectrum of retail, corporate, investment, and private banking services. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, FAB is a regional leader in digital transformation, legal excellence, and regulatory compliance. The Legal division plays a critical role in safeguarding FAB's operations and enabling safe innovation in a complex and evolving financial landscape.Employers, hire top legal and compliance professionals by using our **UAE job board free credits employers**-reach thousands of qualified candidates at no cost.
Post DetailsJob Start Date 1970-01-01
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