Details of the Organization

The Arab Monetary Fund is a regional Arab organisation founded in 1976 and commenced operations in 1977. It is based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The AMF aims to lay the monetary foundations of Arab economic integration and accelerate economic development across Arab countries. Its 22 member countries are Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Tunisia, Algeria, Djibouti, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Somalia, Iraq, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Egypt, Morocco, Mauritania, Yemen, and Comoros.

Details of the Job/Internship

Arab Monetary Fund is hiring a Legal Officer with at least 7 years of relevant work experience to join its Legal Department in Abu Dhabi Emirate. The role involves providing legal advice and support aligned with AMF’s strategic objectives, conducting legal due diligence for projects, drafting and negotiating contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting financial crime compliance matters. The position offers competitive terms of service, including tax-free salary, housing allowance, furniture allowance, air tickets, education allowance, and life and medical insurance.

Role and Responsibilities

• Providing legal advice and support in line with AMF’s strategic and business objectives.
• Conducting legal due diligence for AMF projects to ensure compliance with Articles of Agreement and operational policies.
• Drafting, negotiating, and updating contracts, agreements, and standard terms and conditions.
• Preparing legal memoranda and responding to legal queries in a timely manner.
• Advising departments and project teams on policies, procedures, and legal matters.
• Supporting affiliates with legal oversight and opinions on risks.
• Liaising with external law firms and relevant authorities.
• Recommending improvements to policies and processes to enhance efficiency.
• Developing contingency plans for legal emergencies.
• Monitoring regulatory developments and acting as the first point of contact for regulatory compliance concerns.
• Responding to KYC, AML/CFT, and other compliance-related inquiries.
• Creating and implementing a Financial Crime Compliance framework and providing FCC advice and assessments.
• Sharing legal knowledge and conducting training sessions for colleagues.

Eligibility

• LL.B., JD, or equivalent degree with at least seven years of relevant work experience and Bar admission in at least one jurisdiction.
• LL.M. degree is desirable.
• Experience in a reputable private sector law firm and/or with an international or regional financial organisation is preferred.
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation and other relevant certifications such as FSRA or DFSA are desirable.
• Excellent legal research, writing, drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Good command of Arabic and English.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including word processing software, databases, internet services, and library sources.
• Experience in administrative or civil contract and corporate law, transactional legal work, and negotiation of agreements.
• Experience in a financial institution is an advantage.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Salary/Stipend

Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

United Arab Emirates

State

United Arab Emirates

Address

Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates.

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