Legal And Corporate Secretary Cross-Function Assistant Vice President
Who we are
United by a sense of purpose towards our customers - to be a trusted partner for the long-term - and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience by joining us to support our clients' transition to a sustainable future.
Role summary
Is the next step in your career at SMBC Group EMEA? We're looking for a Legal Counsel for our STPD-Legal Department in Dubai to join our team.
The Middle East region requires a progressive, commercially aware, and forward-thinking junior-level legal professional to advise its front office, support, and control teams across the Middle East & Africa on the legal risks relating to our business and conduct in the region.
The role and responsibilities include providing proactive, in-depth, commercially focused advice and guidance to internal stakeholders across the SMBC Middle East & Africa region in line with our risk appetite. The role will have responsibility for advising on regional and global commercial contracts, data privacy, banking product and commercial template creation, front office deal support, regional legal updates, guides, support with bank internal projects, initiatives and process implementation, and will role model the standards that reinforce a culture of integrity, quality, ethical behaviour, and responsibility across the business.
The successful candidate will be appropriately legally qualified with a minimum of 3 years post-qualification work experience gained from international private practice or an international financial institution in-house legal team. Fluent English language written and oral communication skills are mandatory. A familiarity with corporate and commercial banking products will be an advantage.
Business area
The role sits within the STPD-Legal EMEA function and will join the Legal team based in the SMBC DIFC Branch, Dubai. This legal team provides legal support and advice to all business and governance departments across SMBC's Middle East & Africa footprint. The role will directly report to the director, senior legal counsel for STPD-Legal Middle East & Africa, who reports to the Head, Legal, Middle East & Africa.
Position description
As a member of the STPD-Legal Dubai department, the legal counsel will support senior lawyers in the department and more widely across STPD-Legal EMEA with analysis and identification of the legal risks and implications of business transactions, vendor engagement, local governance, and keeping the regional business and governance teams informed of developments in laws and regulations that potentially affect the business in the region.
Competencies
Customer focus
Driving change
Driving results
Embraces diversity
Enterprise leadership
Judgement and decision making
Risk management
Strategic and visionary
Trust and integrity
What we offer
For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it's only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self. We offer competitive company benefits centred around promoting positive well-being and work-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members' perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work-life balance include hybrid working, sport & social clubs, and diversity and inclusion networks.
As an employee of SMBC you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. Some of the benefits on offer to you include:
Hybrid and flexible working
Competitive paid leave days
Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance
Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities
Ambitious remuneration package
So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today!
About SMBC
A trusted partner for the long term. United by a sense of purpose towards our customers - to be a trusted partner for the long-term - and our universal banking platform in EMEA, we deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers, including corporate, structured and trade finance, leveraged finance, loan market and treasury products. We can also provide investment banking and advisory services and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets.