Legal Counsel Litigation and Advisory

First Abu Dhabi Bank

Job Title
Legal Counsel Litigation and Advisory Abu Dhabi, UAE
Job Description
Legal Counsel Litigation and Advisory Abu Dhabi, UAE

Role Summary
Join First Abu Dhabi Bank as a Legal Counsel specializing in litigation and advisory services. Based in Abu Dhabi, this senior role involves managing high-stakes legal matters, providing strategic legal guidance, and ensuring compliance across local and international operations. You'll oversee disputes, regulatory developments, and contract negotiations to safeguard the bank s legal interests.

Employment Overview
Location: United Arab Emirates
Location: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Legal
Function: Legal
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Preferred Location: Any
Job Type: Full-time

What You ll Do

* Provide legal advisory support aligned with the bank s business objectives
* Handle litigation in UAE and international jurisdictions, including employment, bankruptcy, and housing loan-related disputes
* Represent the bank before courts, police, and government authorities
* Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents and contracts to minimize risk
* Monitor changes in laws, official gazettes, and regulatory developments
* Collaborate on internal training initiatives and knowledge sharing within the legal team
* Manage external law firms and the litigation panel to maintain high legal standards
* Lead reporting and updates on litigation matters to senior leadership
* Supervise allocation of legal notifications and support compliance across departments

Ideal Profile

* Bachelor s degree in Law
* Minimum 7 years of legal experience, preferably in banking or law firms
* At least 2 years in a litigation or advisory role within the UAE
* Strong understanding of UAE legal framework, including civil and commercial law
* Proficiency in Arabic (mandatory); English communication is beneficial
* Solid experience handling court procedures, legal drafting, and internal reporting
* Strong stakeholder management and ability to work under pressure on sensitive legal issues