Legal Counsel UAE & Middle East (UAE National)
Organising Institution / Firm
Standard Chartered
Quick Verified Facts
📅 Deadline
Rolling Basis (Official)
📍 Mode / Location
Dubai, UAE
💰 Stipend / Pay
Not Specified
🎓 Eligibility
UAE National with relevant legal qualifications and experience in banking/corporate law.
🛡️ Category
Law Firm Job
Full Opportunity Brief
Contextual Overview
Standard Chartered is inviting applications for a Legal Counsel UAE & Middle East (UAE National) position based in Dubai. This pivotal role within the Middle East legal team focuses on delivering expert legal counsel, managing regulatory compliance, navigating complex cross-border legal frameworks, and supporting core banking operations across the UAE and wider Middle East region.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a UAE National.
- Demonstrated professional legal background with experience in banking, corporate, or transactional legal advisory.
- Strong commercial acumen and familiarity with regional regulatory frameworks in the UAE and Middle East.
Responsibilities & Scope of Work
- Legal Strategy & Risk Management: Develop legal strategies aligned with Group objectives, manage enterprise risk frameworks, and ensure timely escalation of legal and regulatory issues.
- Transactional & Advisory Support: Provide expert legal advice on core banking products (account openings, cash management, trade financing, lending instruments) and draft/negotiate complex legal documentation.
- Process & People Leadership: Establish robust legal risk management policies, promote high ethical standards, and conduct training initiatives for internal teams.
- Regulatory Engagement: Build constructive relationships with regional regulators and legal counterparts.
Stipend, Compensation & Mode
Compensation: Competitive corporate salary / Not specified
Mode: On-site (Dubai, UAE)
Application Procedure & Required Documents
Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply directly through the official job posting platform.
Steps to Apply:
- Visit the official application portal link below.
- Sign in or create an account on LinkedIn / Standard Chartered careers portal.
- Submit your updated resume along with any required supporting professional credentials.
Official Notification & Contact Information
Official Application Link: Standard Chartered Job Portal via LinkedIn