Legal Advisor (VIE) – Dubai

About the role

Join the Legal team of Société Générale in Dubai as a VIE Legal Advisor. Reporting to the Head of Legal, you will support the GLBA platform and contribute to regional legal initiatives across the Middle East.

Key responsibilities

• Provide advisory and documentation for GLBA initiatives, both locally and in collaboration with other jurisdictions.
• Negotiate and review transaction documents such as loan agreements, legal opinions, NDAs, mandates, and waivers.
• Interact with external counsel on specific legal questions.
• Assist in updating GLBA and cross‑border guidelines.
• Review service agreements for subsidiaries and contribute to regional legal and regulatory monitoring.
• Collaborate with other legal departments on cross‑border and local law matters.
• Support JUR governance and reporting activities.

Required profile

• Master’s degree (M2) in Business Law, Corporate Finance Law or a related field.
• Graduates from a business school or university; prior experience in an international bank is a plus.
• Fluent English; ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Under 28 years old and eligible for the French VIE program (EU/EES nationality).

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

What we offer

• 12‑month VIE contract based in Dubai with a clear development pathway.
• Exposure to complex cross‑border transactions and regulatory frameworks.
• Opportunity to work within a global banking environment.