# Senior Legal Counsel (Banking) - Emiratization — Tandem Search

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Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Type: full_time · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 24,000 to 36,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-09-17
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## Description

Senior Legal Counsel - Banking - Emiratization

Location: UAE

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

Our client, a prominent bank in the UAE, is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join their legal function. This is a strong opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer with a solid corporate legal background to move into - or deepen their expertise within - the banking and financial services sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide end-to end legal support on corporate and commercial matters, including contract drafting, review, and negotiation

• Advise business units on legal risk, regulatory exposure, and governance matters

• Support corporate transactions, financing arrangements, and banking products/agreements

• Liaise with regulators, external counsel, and internal stakeholders across the business

• Draft and review a wide range of legal documentation, including facility agreements, security documents, and general commercial contracts

• Assist in developing and maintaining internal legal policies, templates, and processes

• Provide practical, business-focused legal advice to senior management

Candidate Requirements:

• 8–12 years PQE, with substantial experience in corporate/commercial legal work

• Open to candidates from any industry background (private practice or in-house) - banking/financial services experience is a plus but not mandatory

• Qualified lawyer

• Strong drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environment

• Fluency in English and Arabic

Emiratization

This role falls under our client's Emiratization initiative.

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## Requirements

8–12 years PQE, with substantial experience in corporate/commercial legal work. Open to candidates from any industry background (private practice or in-house) - banking/financial services experience is a plus but not mandatory. Qualified lawyer. Strong drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environment. Fluency in English and Arabic.

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