Senior Legal Counsel - Finance

We are seeking a high-calibre Senior Finance Counsel to join a dynamic and growing legal team at one of the region’s most strategically significant energy groups. This newly created position reflects the growing complexity and volume of finance-related matters across the business, and offers the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders on some of the most high-profile deals in the sector.Key Responsibilities Advise on a broad range of financing transactions, with a focus on corporate and project finance, debt structuring, loans, and other financing facilities.Support internal stakeholders across Treasury, Strategy, and Business Development on funding initiatives, liability management, and capital structuring.Draft, review, and negotiate finance documentation, including loan agreements, security packages, intercreditor arrangements, and NDAs.Partner with external counsel on major financings and ensure commercial alignment with internal objectives.Assist in managing legal risk, transaction execution, and internal governance processes related to finance transactions.Provide training and guidance to business stakeholders on finance law developments and contractual best practices.Candidate Profile Qualified lawyer with 7–10 years’ post-qualification experience, including training at a Magic Circle or leading US law firm.Strong track record advising on cross-border loan and debt transactions; project finance and energy-sector experience highly desirable.In-house experience (secondments or permanent) a plus, but not essential.Able to work independently while also collaborating effectively in a team-based, cross-functional environment.Existing experience in the energy sector a plus.Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment where legal advice is expected to be both technically sound and commercially pragmatic.What’s on Offer The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class legal and business professionals.Exposure to complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions across the energy value chain.A long-term career platform in Abu Dhabi, with significant professional development and advancement opportunities.Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Legal Oil and Gas Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Allegis Group by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Legal Counsel” roles.Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 2 days ago Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 3 days ago Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 3 days ago Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 2 days ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 4 days ago Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 4 days ago Ethics & Compliance Counsel / Senior Counsel Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 2 weeks ago Legal Advisor (Contracts and Commercial)Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 1 day ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 1 year ago Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 2 days ago Associate Director, Global Contracts - Offset Agreements (Abu Dhabi)Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 4 months ago Legal Counsel, Commercial Technology, Arabic Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 3 days ago Senior Legal Counsel – Regional Infrastructure Leader Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 5 months ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 4 months ago Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 2 weeks ago Specialist, Business Development & M & AAbu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 3 days ago Tax and Legal Services - Tax - Corporate Tax Advisory - Manager - Dubai / Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 6 months ago SVP & Head of Legal - GGC Office (Arabic Speaker)Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 2 months ago Tax and Legal Services - Tax - Corporate Tax Advisory - Manager - Dubai / Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 1 month ago Tax and Legal Services - Tax - Corporate Tax Advisory - Manager - Dubai / Abu Dhabi Tax and Legal Services - Tax - Corporate Tax - Senior Manager - Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 1 month ago Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 3 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.J-18808-Ljbffr Senior Legal Counsel • Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates #J-18808-Ljbffr