Legal and Compliance Officer

7 days ago


Dubai, United Arab Emirates INVEST TRADE - DMCC Full time

**Legal and Compliance Officer**

Location: JLT, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

**Company Overview**:
We are a leading investment firm committed to upholding the highest standards of legal and regulatory compliance, we are seeking a dedicated Legal and Compliance Officer to join our team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of our organization while ensuring adherence to all applicable laws and regulations.

**Position Overview**:
In this role, you will be reporting to the CEO in supporting the company in its global acquisitions, investments, and other strategic transactions in all stages.

As a **Legal and Compliance Officer**, you will be responsible for overseeing all legal and regulatory matters related to our investment operations in Dubai. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, external legal counsel, regulatory agencies, and other relevant parties to ensure compliance with local and international laws, regulations, and industry standards.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Develop, implement, and enforce compliance policies and procedures to ensure adherence to all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify potential compliance risks and issues, and develop strategies to mitigate them effectively.
- Monitor changes in legislation, regulations, and industry trends that may impact the company's operations, and advise senior management accordingly.
- Review and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents related investments, ensuring they are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Investigate compliance violations, incidents, and complaints, and recommend corrective actions and preventative measures as necessary.
- Prepare and submit regulatory filings, reports, and disclosures as required by relevant authorities.

**Required Qualification and Experience**:

- Must have minimum 4+ years of experience in similar industries - Oil & Gas, Energy, Utilities and Investments
- Bachelor degree in Law
- Professional certification (e.g. Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP)) is a plus
- Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in Arabic is preferred.

**Benefits**:

- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Health insurance coverage.
- Annual leave and public holidays as per UAE labor laws.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Join our dynamic team and contribute to the success of our investment operations in Dubai.

Pay: Up to AED25,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

- Do you have a notice period to serve?
- Do you have an experience advising within the energy sector ?
- Do you have an experience advising for cryptocurrency and digital assets sector?
- Are you qualified as a Lawyer in the UAE ?



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