Senior Legal Counsel – Islamic Finance
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Date posted
October 31, 2026
Hiring location
UAE
Quantity
1 person
Gender
Any
Description
The Senior Legal Counsel - Islamic Finance vacancy is part of the Legal - Islamic Finance function at Mashreq in the United Arab Emirates. The Senior Legal Counsel will provide legal support for Islamic-finance products, transactions and related banking activities. The role involves reviewing and preparing legal documentation, advising business teams on legal and regulatory issues and helping ensure that product structures and contractual arrangements are appropriately documented. The successful candidate will contribute to dependable delivery, accurate records and a professional experience for the customers and colleagues supported by the role.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise business teams on legal matters involving Islamic banking and finance products.
- Review and prepare agreements and transaction documents for structures such as Murabaha, Tawarruq and Ijarah where relevant.
- Assess legal and regulatory implications and coordinate with Sharia, compliance and business stakeholders.
- Support negotiation of terms, identify legal risks and recommend appropriate contractual protections.
- Maintain clear records of advice and contribute to consistent legal processes across Islamic-finance activities.
Requirements and Qualifications
- A recognised legal qualification and relevant experience advising on banking or financial-services matters are appropriate.
- Knowledge of Islamic-finance structures and the legal considerations associated with Sharia-compliant products is important.
- The accessible vacancy details do not specify a precise post-qualification experience threshold.
Skills and Competencies
- Islamic-finance legal knowledge
- Contract drafting, review and negotiation
- Regulatory interpretation and commercial judgement
Employment Details
Location: United Arab Emirates. Employer: Mashreq. The vacancy is presented for the UAE market. Salary, benefits, contract duration, working schedule, reporting line and closing date are not specified in the accessible vacancy information and should be confirmed during the recruitment process. Applicants should review the eligibility conditions and any documents requested on the application page before submitting their details.
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