Summary
Arab Monetary Fund is seeking a Legal Specialist to provide legal advice and support across its operations and agreements in Abu Dhabi. The role includes drafting and reviewing commercial and financial contracts, identifying legal risks, supporting negotiations, and maintaining contract templates and legal records. The specialist will advise internal teams, assist with corporate documentation, and contribute to legal process improvements. Applicants need an LLB, at least 5–6 years of relevant legal experience, and registration as a lawyer; a master’s degree and professional legal certification or bar admission are preferred.
The posting
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Job Purpose
- Provide legal advisory, drafting, review, and ongoing support across AMF’s operations and agreements
- Ensure all activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies
- Support risk mitigation and protect AMF’s legal and commercial interests
- Contribute to sound corporate governance through accurate and timely legal guidance to internal stakeholders
Roles and Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities
- Review, draft, and mark up commercial agreements, including NDAs, MSAs, DPAs, vendor agreements, and other commercial and financial contracts
- Identify legal risks, propose fallback language, and support negotiations when required
- Support the development, maintenance, and standardization of contract templates and legal playbooks to improve efficiency and consistency
- Provide day-to-day operational support to the Legal team, including issuing legal opinions, maintaining legal records, coordinating document execution, and assisting with corporate documentation such as resolutions and internal approvals
- Work closely with internal teams including Sales, Product, People, Finance, and Compliance to address routine legal requests and facilitate contract execution
- Assist with ad-hoc legal tasks and projects and contribute to improving legal processes and enabling strategic work
- Carry out any other tasks assigned by the Director of the Legal Department
Job Qualifications and Requirements
Knowledge and Experience
- Minimum of 5–6 years of relevant legal experience, preferably within international organizations, financial institutions, or law firms
- Strong experience in contract drafting, legal advisory, and regulatory compliance
- Familiarity with financial, commercial, or international law is an advantage
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university
- Master’s degree in Law is an advantage
Certifications
- Professional legal certification or bar admission is preferred
- Registered lawyer