Legal Counsel — Banking & Finance
Position Overview
Job Description
About the Role
Arab Bank, one of the largest financial institutions in the Middle East, is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its in-house legal department at the Amman headquarters. You will advise on banking regulations, loan documentation, and regulatory compliance under the supervision of the Central Bank of Jordan.
Responsibilities
- Advise business units on banking regulations issued by the Central Bank of Jordan and the Banking Law No. 28 of 2000
- Draft and negotiate loan facility agreements, syndicated lending documentation, and security packages
- Review and approve letters of credit, guarantees, and trade finance documentation
- Ensure compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) regulations
- Manage relationships with external counsel across Arab Bank s international branch network
- Support the bank s regulatory reporting obligations to the Central Bank of Jordan and the Insurance Commission
Requirements
- LLB from a recognised university; LLM in Banking or Financial Law is an advantage
- Minimum 5 years of experience in banking law, either in-house or at a leading law firm
- Deep knowledge of Jordanian banking regulations, the Central Bank of Jordan guidelines, and the Securities Law
- Experience in syndicated lending, project finance, or Islamic finance transactions
- Fluency in Arabic and English with strong legal drafting skills
- Jordan Bar Association membership required
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Responsibilities
About the Role
Arab Bank, one of the largest financial institutions in the Middle East, is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its in-house legal department at the Amman headquarters. You will advise on banking regulations, loan documentation, and regulatory compliance under the supervision of the Central Bank of Jordan.
Responsibilities
- Advise business units on banking regulations issued by the Central Bank of Jordan and the Banking Law No. 28 of 2000
- Draft and negotiate loan facility agreements, syndicated lending documentation, and security packages
- Review and approve letters of credit, guarantees, and trade finance documentation
- Ensure compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) regulations
- Manage relationships with external counsel across Arab Bank s international branch network
- Support the bank s regulatory reporting obligations to the Central Bank of Jordan and the Insurance Commission
Requirements
- LLB from a recognised university; LLM in Banking or Financial Law is an advantage
- Minimum 5 years of experience in banking law, either in-house or at a leading law firm
- Deep knowledge of Jordanian banking regulations, the Central Bank of Jordan guidelines, and the Securities Law
- Experience in syndicated lending, project finance, or Islamic finance transactions
- Fluency in Arabic and English with strong legal drafting skills
- Jordan Bar Association membership required
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Requirements
Perks & Benefits
Compensation
JD2,000 - JD3,500/year
Practice Area
Banking Law
Position
Senior
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: US
Application Contact
Contact: Arab Bank Hiring Team
Application Deadline
June 18, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
