Team Leader – Legal
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (Previously, Union National Bank)
Total years of experience :25 years, 5 Months
Manage the litigation cases by/against the bank at (Abu Dhabi & Al Ain Area), and liaise with the external lawyers, in particular, appointing and Instructing external lawyers, attending meetings with court-appointed experts, following up on cases and review pleadings and submissions.
Attend and coordinate all the expert meetings belongs to Bank legal cases
Manage duration meetings with our external Lawyers for all the bank legal cases
Handle of Orders, inquiries & Court Orders on Legal matters received either directly from the Court of Law in UAE or through the Central Bank of UAE.
Reviewing and draft the bank agreements, contracts and have negotiation meetings with the counterparties to settle the arguable legal points.
providing legal advice and counsel on handling litigation involving the bank
Keep fully informed of all new developments in the legal field, and keep all levels of management informed of applicable new laws and the progress and results of court cases.
Contact externally the different official authorities to ensure quick enforcement of verdicts.
Following up on the civil suitcases at courts and with external lawyers.
Preparing legal and demand notices and forwarding them to defaulters.
Attending financial experts meetings for cases forwarded by the court
Reviewing all the experts' reports and court verdicts and take decisions to accept/reject
Carry out comprehensive recovery functionalities from start - to - end i.e. identification of risk, customer contact, negotiation, a proposal for settlement/regularization/rescheduling, and effective solutions to all accounts under a given portfolio.
Review ongoing cases and advice management accordingly.
Wherever applicable, recommend initiating travel ban, criminal and civil action with a view on safeguarding bank interest. Continued follow-up on these cases.
Provide periodic feedback and recommendation on performance product features and market developments with a view on curtailing potential risk.
Periodic visits to the External Lawyers to establish/build relationships to expedite enforcements of internal actions/court rulings etc.
Provide guidance to the bank departments to effectively achieve overall objectives and targets.
Recommend a course of actions including lodging of civil/criminal cases where default continues.
Maintain close links with the police authorities.
Recommend Open criminal action and civil suits.
Recommend Release the Criminal / Civil suits already filed against customers.
Agree on a rebate/deduction to be extended in case if short settlements.
Representing the Bank for all legal issues, submitting cases, at Attorney General offices, at all courts and police stations
Attending Expert meetings.
Handling Arbitration cases, and representing the Banks on the same.
Dealing with INTERPOL to attend on Bank’s behalf outside the country.
Review and draft customers' agreements & Contracts. “Retail ".
Prepare, review, and modify contractual instruments to assist and support various business activities.
Advising on legal and regulatory matters on the Bank concerning the central bank and other governmental authorities (Central Bank, Real Estate Regulatory Authority, Emirates Securities and Commodities Authority) local agencies and public authorities.
Liaise with relevant departments to ensure that where legal risks have been identified, appropriate courses of action have been taken.
Keeping abreast of all legal developments and other official practices and procedures in UAE continuingly, reviewing legal manuals and reports, court judgments, and amendments to various statutes and legislation, the promulgation of new laws, regulations, presidential and ministerial decrees, by-laws and relevant orders.
Manage and protect the Bank's interest and legal risks involved in all third-parties.
Liaise with UAE courts, police, and other government entities.
Review of government procurement regulations.
Manage litigation by/against the Bank, and liaise with external lawyers, in particular, appointing and Instructing external lawyers, attending meetings with court-appointed experts, following up on cases, and review pleadings and submissions.
Give Legal advice to all Branches & Departments in the Bank.
Review and provide legal advice on tender documents.
Review and approve Vendors’ Agreement, and safeguards the Bank’s rights on the same.
Review and approve the Bank’s Policies for other Departments.
Update the Bank with any new legislation & Laws.
Handling all Legal issues from external authorities (UAE Central Bank, ADGM, and DIFC).
Undertake any other duties as required by the division from time to time.
Filing criminal actions at Police & Public Prosecution and following them up.
Participate in the employment plan preparation and training calendars
Full coordination with UAE Court, Municipalities and Finance Department
Responsible for all internal and external company public dealings.
Supervise company trading in local and international market.
Process financial documents such as loan Guarantees, Letter of Credits and etc.
BachelorLLC of Law