Operating in the UAE for over 50 years, CBD manages the financial requirements of some of the largest corporates and businesses operating in the country, driving the UAE economy. Over the years, CBD has transformed into a progressive and modern banking institution winning multiple awards for its digital initiatives, credit cards, bank accounts, mobile app features and services. CBD has been recognized as the number one bank in the UAE on the Forbes list of The World’s Best Banks 2022.
As we continue to build upon our successes, we are looking for ambitious individuals who are passionate about the banking and finance industry and the markets in which CBD operates. Just as important to us is your ability to demonstrate a talent for dealing with people – your colleagues and our customers – and delivering service that really goes the extra mile.
Purpose
Provide well‑founded legal opinions that support CBD’s business objectives while ensuring full compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, and regulations, thereby safeguarding CBD’s interests.
Principal Accountabilities Work Management- Negotiating and amending standard and non‑standard agreements.
- Providing legal advice and consultations on various issues or disputes in contractual arrangements.
- Providing legal advice and support for complex contractual arrangements between vendors, service providers and software providers.
- Drafting and reviewing all types of agreements when and as required.
- Reviewing and approving technology‑related contracts including subscription agreements, SaaS, licence agreements, master services agreements, professional services agreements, data processing agreements, maintenance and support agreements, and other service‑related contracts.
- Reviewing and approving non‑technology related agreements including HR contracts, operational contracts, NDA factoring agreements, consultancy‑based agreements, engagement letters, etc.
- Reviewing, negotiating and amending NDAs.
- Providing legal advice and approval on corporate authorities, encashing cheques and authorised signatories.
- Providing legal advice for all matters/cases received from the branches and all departments in the Bank.
- Liaising with the credit documentation team and stakeholders (GMs and Business Heads) to enhance, update and review the legal capacity and authority of authorised signatories for credit facilities, security documents and corporate guarantees.
- Liaising with branches and the concerned business team to enhance, update and review the legal capacity and authority of authorised signatories for opening and operating new or existing bank accounts on behalf of individuals and corporate customers.
- Participating in and contributing towards Legal Department‑wide strategic projects and initiatives.
- Instructing and managing external counsel as required while maintaining a good relationship with the panel of lawyers.
Education and Experience
- High Degree or LLM in Law from a recognised and well‑regarded university.
- Admission to UK or US Bar.
- 8+ years of legal experience preferably in the Banking Industry in a leading national or international financial institution.
- Excellent knowledge of bilateral and syndicated lending and security, as well as treasury and capital markets documentation.
- Perfect command of English (verbal, written & spoken).
- Planning and organising skills.
- Negotiation skills.
- Mid‑Senior level
- Full‑time
- Legal
- Industries:
Banking
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