The Legal Manager is responsible for overseeing daytoday legal operations, ensuring full compliance with UAE laws and Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) regulations. This role provides legal advisory support across the organization, manages contract negotiations, mitigates legal risks, and ensures timely and effective delivery of legal services. The Legal Manager works closely with internal teams and external counsel to safeguard the organization's interests and support business objectives.
Contract Review & Negotiation
- Review, draft, and negotiate vendor, outsourcing, fintech, and general commercial agreements.
- Ensure all contracts comply with UAE legal requirements and align with organizational policies.
- Provide guidance to business units on contractual obligations, risks, and mitigation strategies.
Legal Advisory & Business Support
- Provide legal support and practical advice to business units on operational, commercial, and regulatory matters.
- Assist teams in interpreting legal requirements and applying them to business activities.
- Support strategic initiatives by ensuring legal considerations are addressed early and effectively
Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with UAE laws, CBUAE regulations, and internal governance frameworks.
- Monitor regulatory developments and ensure timely implementation of required changes.
- Deliver legal reviews and regulatory responses within agreed turnaround times.
Risk Management & Escalation
- Identify legal risks and propose appropriate mitigation measures.
- Escalate material, complex, or highrisk matters to senior management in a timely manner.
- Maintain documentation of legal risks, decisions, and actions taken.
External Counsel Coordination
- Liaise with external counsel on specialized matters, litigation, or complex transactions.
- Manage external legal resources efficiently to ensure highquality and costeffective support.
- Coordinate information flow between internal teams and external advisors.
Requirements
- BA degree in Law.
- Minimum 6 years of legal experience.
- Mandatory UAE banking experience.
- Strong knowledge of UAE laws, CBUAE regulations, and financial services legal frameworks.
- Proven experience in contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder management.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problemsolving skills.
