Interim legal role supporting banking and finance work across the United Arab Emirates, with typical six-month on-site assignments based in Abu Dhabi or Dubai. Assignments sit with in-house teams at major regional financial institutions and require regular presence at client sites.

The role covers corporate and investment banking matters and regulatory/compliance work across the region. Day-to-day responsibilities include drafting and negotiating bilateral and syndicated facilities, trade finance and working capital documentation, Islamic finance structures, project finance arrangements, and advising on regulatory risks and compliance (UAE Central Bank, DIFC rules, AML and sanctions frameworks).

Consultants will also support new product launches, governance, relationships with external counsel, and occasional M&A, capital markets or payments-related matters.

4–10 years post‑qualification experience in banking & finance (top‑tier or in‑house exposure preferred)
Proven drafting and negotiation experience on bilateral and syndicated loan facilities, trade finance and project finance documentation
Experience with Islamic finance structures (Murabaha, Ijara, Sukuk) and conventional banking products
Practical knowledge of UAE law, DIFC regulations and regional regulatory regimes (Central Bank, AML, sanctions)
Ability to commit to on‑site client assignments in Abu Dhabi or Dubai

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