Legal Consultant — Banking & Finance
A leading international law firm
Apply in confidence →Short-term consulting opportunities supporting corporate and investment banking teams across the United Arab Emirates. Assignments are typically six months and based in Abu Dhabi or Dubai; consultants should be able to commit to on-site client work.
The role involves advising on day-to-day transactional and regulatory matters, drafting and negotiating financing documentation (including bilateral and syndicated facilities, trade finance and Islamic finance structures), supporting new product launches and governance, and providing regulatory/compliance guidance across UAE and regional frameworks.
- 4–10 years' post‑qualification experience in banking & finance (corporate & investment banking focus)
- Proven experience drafting and negotiating loan facilities, trade finance documentation and Islamic finance structures
- Familiarity with UAE law and regional regulatory regimes (e.g. central bank rules, DIFC considerations, AML and sanctions frameworks)
- Strong drafting, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills; able to work on-site in Abu Dhabi or Dubai for the duration of assignments
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