Legal Counsel – Private Banking

Job description / Role

Why Standard Chartered?

Standard Chartered is a leading international bank operating in some of the most dynamic markets in the world, in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Our successful and sustainable business is built on doing tangible, long term good for our people, our customers and the communities we serve.

Job Description

Legal Counsel, Private Bank - UAE

Key Roles & Responsibilities

* Responsible for carrying out and managing flow legal work for the Private Bank teams in UAE and DIFC, including advising on cross-border issues, client complaints, distribution of banking, wealth management and Islamic products and drafting and reviewing bank policies and procedures, client and product documentation, contracts and marketing material.

* Responsible for managing, implementing and working on special Private Bank and Wealth Management projects, collaborating with Legal & Compliance teams across the different Private Bank markets globally on specific country issues, including investment suitability, Islamic products, distribution of market commentary and research, document standardisation, implementation of digital solutions, cross-border governance issues and rules of engagement and setting up new advice and booking centres.

* The attorney will work closely with the Consumer Bank legal and compliance teams in UAE, the Private Bank compliance team in UAE, country/regional/group legal colleagues, compliance and control functions, internal business clients, Wholesale Bank and Consumer Bank to effectively manage business initiatives and special projects.

* Responsible for supervising, coordinating and strategising with external legal counsel in connection with special projects and transactions.

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills

* Educational background to degree level/post-graduate & professional studies as necessary to fulfill this role.

* Qualified Lawyer with strong and relevant years post qualification experience

* Experience in financial services in the UAE and DIFC, preferably in the offshore private banking and wealth management industry

* Understanding of the key features of relevant laws and regulations in the areas of responsibility, i.e.

- private banking
- consumer banking
- wealth management products
- Islamic products.

* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to complete tasks in timely manner.

* Sound working knowledge of MS Office suite.

* Exemplary integrity, ethics, independence and resilience

* Strong analytical and innovative legal skills.

* Strong drafting and communication skills

* Good judgment.

* Good inter-personal skills.

* An inquisitive approach to practices, procedures and specific transactions.

* Effective communicator and team player.

How To Apply

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Closing Dates

The closing date for applications is 24/06/2014 . Please note all closing dates are given in Hong Kong time (GMT + 8 hours). We aim to respond to successful applicants within four weeks and will keep a record or your application in our database so that we can contact you when suitable vacancies arise in future.

Diversity & Inclusion

Standard Chartered is committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe that a work environment which embraces diversity will enable us to get the best out of the broadest spectrum of people to sustain strong business performance and competitive advantage. By building an inclusive culture, each employee can develop a sense of belonging, and have the opportunity to maximise their personal potential.

About the Company

Standard Chartered Bank started in 1958 in UAE with its first branch in Sharjah. The Group’s business gradually increased in Dubai with the opening of several branches and today, Dubai is the administrative hub of the Middle East and South Asia Region. In its 43rd year, the Bank enjoys the position of having the most extensive branch network among foreign international banks in UAE with 10 branches emirate-wide.

Standard Chartered is an international bank, focused on the established and emerging markets of Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America with an extensive global network of more than 600 offices in over 50 countries. The three principal business groups are Global Markets, Personal Banking and Corporate and Institutional Banking.

In UAE, we are one of the leading banks, offering an extensive range of products and services for personal customers, local companies, multinational corporate and financial institutions.