Legal Counsel – Litigation and Advisory Job Vacancy in UAE Abdu Dhabi
Posted date [2025-06-08]
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Legal Counsel – Litigation and Advisory
Job Overview
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s largest and most prestigious bank, is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to manage litigation, advisory matters, and regulatory compliance. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex legal issues and make a direct impact on the bank’s legal strategies in the UAE and beyond.
Job Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Banking
Function: Legal
Salary: 35000-45000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Job Overview
As Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for providing high-level legal advisory services, managing litigation across jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with evolving laws, and safeguarding FAB’s legal interests. You will support business growth while maintaining regulatory integrity across employment, bankruptcy, and commercial matters.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide legal advice aligned with FAB’s strategic and business objectives across UAE and international branches
* Manage litigation and disputes, including appearances before courts, police, court experts, and the notary public
* Draft, review, and negotiate legal contracts and documentation to protect FAB’s interests and mitigate risks
* Oversee legal aspects of product launches and perform due diligence in all operational jurisdictions
* Supervise external law firms on the litigation panel and ensure high-quality legal services
* Track and report litigation cases to senior legal leadership, ensuring transparency and lessons learned
* Stay up to date with legal developments by monitoring UAE’s official gazette and other jurisdictions
* Advise on employment-related litigation, ADHA housing loan disputes, bankruptcy cases, and trademark matters
* Manage UAE court notifications and coordinate with internal departments for appropriate responses
* Share legal insights and best practices across the legal team and contribute to internal legal training
* Collaborate with external regulators and legal authorities to address issues impacting the bank
* Support learning and development by contributing to training initiatives and legal content creation
* Prepare accurate, timely legal reports for internal leadership and ensure compliance with FAB policies
Required Skills and Experience
* Bachelor’s degree in Law (mandatory)
* Minimum 7 years of experience in banking or a reputable law firm, including 2+ years in a similar legal advisory or litigation role
* Deep understanding of UAE laws, courts, and legal procedures
* Strong drafting and communication skills in Arabic (mandatory); English proficiency preferred
* Familiarity with banking products, employment law, trademarks, and bankruptcy proceedings
* Ability to independently manage complex litigation and regulatory issues
* Proven experience working with external law firms and government authorities
What We Offer
* A high-impact role in the legal department of a top regional financial institution
* Opportunity to work on high-stakes litigation and cross-border regulatory issues
* Professional development in an environment that values legal excellence and ethical standards
* Competitive salary and benefits
* Collaborative culture with access to senior leadership and strategic initiatives
About the Company
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the UAE’s premier financial institution and one of the safest banks in the world. Committed to excellence, FAB offers comprehensive financial solutions backed by a strong legal, compliance, and risk management framework. We empower our people and customers to grow together by fostering trust, innovation, and continuous development.
Job Overview
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s largest and most prestigious bank, is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to manage litigation, advisory matters, and regulatory compliance. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex legal issues and make a direct impact on the bank’s legal strategies in the UAE and beyond.
Job Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Banking
Function: Legal
Salary: 35000-45000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Job Overview
As Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for providing high-level legal advisory services, managing litigation across jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with evolving laws, and safeguarding FAB’s legal interests. You will support business growth while maintaining regulatory integrity across employment, bankruptcy, and commercial matters.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide legal advice aligned with FAB’s strategic and business objectives across UAE and international branches
* Manage litigation and disputes, including appearances before courts, police, court experts, and the notary public
* Draft, review, and negotiate legal contracts and documentation to protect FAB’s interests and mitigate risks
* Oversee legal aspects of product launches and perform due diligence in all operational jurisdictions
* Supervise external law firms on the litigation panel and ensure high-quality legal services
* Track and report litigation cases to senior legal leadership, ensuring transparency and lessons learned
* Stay up to date with legal developments by monitoring UAE’s official gazette and other jurisdictions
* Advise on employment-related litigation, ADHA housing loan disputes, bankruptcy cases, and trademark matters
* Manage UAE court notifications and coordinate with internal departments for appropriate responses
* Share legal insights and best practices across the legal team and contribute to internal legal training
* Collaborate with external regulators and legal authorities to address issues impacting the bank
* Support learning and development by contributing to training initiatives and legal content creation
* Prepare accurate, timely legal reports for internal leadership and ensure compliance with FAB policies
Required Skills and Experience
* Bachelor’s degree in Law (mandatory)
* Minimum 7 years of experience in banking or a reputable law firm, including 2+ years in a similar legal advisory or litigation role
* Deep understanding of UAE laws, courts, and legal procedures
* Strong drafting and communication skills in Arabic (mandatory); English proficiency preferred
* Familiarity with banking products, employment law, trademarks, and bankruptcy proceedings
* Ability to independently manage complex litigation and regulatory issues
* Proven experience working with external law firms and government authorities
What We Offer
* A high-impact role in the legal department of a top regional financial institution
* Opportunity to work on high-stakes litigation and cross-border regulatory issues
* Professional development in an environment that values legal excellence and ethical standards
* Competitive salary and benefits
* Collaborative culture with access to senior leadership and strategic initiatives
About the Company
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the UAE’s premier financial institution and one of the safest banks in the world. Committed to excellence, FAB offers comprehensive financial solutions backed by a strong legal, compliance, and risk management framework. We empower our people and customers to grow together by fostering trust, innovation, and continuous development.
