Head of Legal - GGC Office

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

Legal Advisory

• Provides legal advice in the context of this role (see Section 4)
• Works with external legal counsel as required
• Prepares and issues various legal reports in a timely manner
• Supports the Group General Counsel with preparing and managing the Legal budget
• Manages special legal and regulatory projects and collaborates with other lawyers in FAB Group Legal.
  

Knowledge of External Environment

• Stays abreast of new laws and regulations through continuous legal education, attending professional conferences, and participating in professional associations.

• Provides updates to the FAB Group’s senior businesspersons on new legislation and regulatory developments that may have an impact on the FAB Group and advises on how to comply with such new legislation and regulations.
  

Knowledge Sharing

• Works closely and develops a positive professional relationship with the other members of the legal function and shares legal knowledge and best practices with legal colleagues, including providing formal and informal training sessions at the direction of the Group General Counsel and Heads of Legal.
  

Stakeholder Management

• Liaises with external law firms and relevant authorities (such as courts) to ensure the effective resolution of all legal matters affecting the FAB Group.
  

Learning and Development

• Functions as a subject matter expert and provides input on learning and development initiatives including training content to ensure value addition and relevance.
  

MIS and Reporting

• Ensures that all requisite reports are prepared in a timely and accurate manner, and meet the FAB Group’s requirements, policies, and standards.
  

People Management Responsibilities

• Defines goals and key performance indicators for direct reports and ensures effective implementation of the FAB performance management process.

Develops talent within the team by providing guidance and coaching to achieve defined goals .

Specific Accountability

• Works closely with the Group General Counsel on matters the Group General Counsel is tasked to handle, which shall cover a broad spectrum of topics, ranging from corporate governance, sensitive non-performing loan recovery cases, corporate structuring, strategic M&A, managing enforcement actions, material litigation against the Group, etc.

• Act as line manager to a Paralegal who supports the Group Legal Department with administrative matters which include trademark management, litigation reporting, management information reports, creation of presentations, supporting department events and similar activities.

• Acts as line manager to a Legal Associate who supports the Group Legal Department with the processing of legal invoices, litigation reporting, the annual Business Continuity Planning, and the recurring Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA process).

Responsibilities
Qualifications

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in law from an internationally recognised university
• Master’s degree in law (preferred)
• Qualified as a lawyer in the UK, the USA, Australia or another Commonwealth or Western European jurisdiction is preferred
• Excellent English language skills (spoken and written) mandatory
• Ability to read, write and communicate in Arabic is beneficial but not mandatory.
  

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a reputed bank or law firm
• Experience with corporate governance and/or corporate law is preferred

About Us About Us:

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the largest bank in the UAE and one of the world's largest and safest financial institutions. We offer a comprehensive range of personal and private banking services, including credit cards, Islamic banking, investments, loans, and mortgages. Our commitment to excellence and innovation drives us to provide top-tier financial solutions to our clients.

Life at FAB:

Working at FAB means being part of a team of talented and passionate individuals with a shared vision to support the ambitions of our stakeholders to "Grow Stronger." We embrace the needs of our customers across the globe with a sense of responsibility and confidence driven by extensive expertise that can only be delivered by an ambitious world-class organization

Career Development:

FAB offers unique career choices, a chance to innovate, craft solutions for the future, and express yourself in a performance-based culture that will unleash the best in you. Whether you are an experienced professional or just starting your career, FAB provides a range of learning and development initiatives to support all employees through training and skill development.

Our Values:

At FAB, we place our customers at the core of our activities, live our values each day in every way, celebrate achievements, and empower each other to deliver leading solutions. We have structured plans for the recruitment and career progression of Emirati talent to enable them to make a mark in the financial and banking sector both regionally and globaly that rewards your hard work and dedication.

Join our team and be part of a journey to shape the future of banking.