510 Head Of Compliance jobs in the United Arab Emirates
Legal & Compliance Officer
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Location: UAE or Europe
Department: Legal & Compliance
About The Role
We are seeking a Legal & Compliance Officer to support our company's expansion into the European Union under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with end-to-end license applications and regulatory coordination across selected EU jurisdictions.This position can be based either in Dubai or in Europe, depending on the candidates background and availability. Close collaboration with internal stakeholders, legal advisors, and local regulators is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the full lifecycle of MiCA license applications, including project coordination, documentation drafting, and regulatory engagement
- Prepare internal materials such as business plans, AML/CFT frameworks, governance structures, and compliance policies aligned with MiCA requirements
- Liaise with EU legal and compliance advisors to support timely and accurate submissions
- Research and compare different EU jurisdictions (e.g. Malta, Cyprus) to support optimal licensing strategy
- Track regulatory updates under MiCA and ensure company alignment with supervisory expectations
- Assist in preparing responses to regulators and coordinating potential inspections or interviews
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Compliance, or related field
- 13 years of legal or regulatory compliance experience in the crypto, fintech, or financial services industry
- Experience with financial license applications in Malta, Cyprus, or similar jurisdictions is strongly preferred
- Familiarity with EU regulations, especially MiCA, AMLD, or MiFID II frameworks
- Strong coordination, legal drafting, and communication skills
- Fluent in English; knowledge of local regulatory environment in any EU member state is a plus
- Willingness to work cross-border and coordinate across time zones
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Google Workspace / Lark
- Strategic exposure to MiCA regulatory implementation across multiple EU jurisdictions
- Opportunity to contribute to a global expansion project for a regulated crypto platform
- Flexible work location: based in Dubai or a relevant EU jurisdiction
- Competitive compensation, international team culture, and professional growth
- Only shortlisted candidates will be accommodated.
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Legal & Compliance Officer
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Job Title: Legal & Compliance Officer MiCA Licensing
Location: UAE or Europe
Department: Legal & Compliance
About the Role
We are seeking a Legal & Compliance Officer to support our company's expansion into the European Union under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with end-to-end license applications and regulatory coordination across selected EU jurisdictions. The position can be based either in Dubai or in Europe, depending on the candidate's background and availability. Close collaboration with internal stakeholders, legal advisors, and local regulators is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the full lifecycle of MiCA license applications, including project coordination, documentation drafting, and regulatory engagement.
- Prepare internal materials such as business plans, AML/CFT frameworks, governance structures, and compliance policies aligned with MiCA requirements.
- Liaise with EU legal and compliance advisors to support timely and accurate submissions.
- Research and compare different EU jurisdictions (e.g., Malta, Cyprus) to support optimal licensing strategy.
- Track regulatory updates under MiCA and ensure company alignment with supervisory expectations.
- Assist in preparing responses to regulators and coordinating potential inspections or interviews.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Compliance, or related field.
- 13 years of legal or regulatory compliance experience in the crypto, fintech, or financial services industry.
- Experience with financial license applications in Malta, Cyprus, or similar jurisdictions is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with EU regulations, especially MiCA, AMLD, or MiFID II frameworks.
- Strong coordination, legal drafting, and communication skills.
- Fluent in English; knowledge of the local regulatory environment in any EU member state is a plus.
- Willingness to work cross-border and coordinate across time zones.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or Lark.
What We Offer
- Strategic exposure to MiCA regulatory implementation across multiple EU jurisdictions.
- Opportunity to contribute to a global expansion project for a regulated crypto platform.
- Flexible work location: based in Dubai or a relevant EU jurisdiction.
- Competitive compensation, international team culture, and professional growth.
* Only shortlisted candidates will be accommodated.
#J-18808-LjbffrLegal & Compliance Officer
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We are currently looking for a mid-level Compliance Lawyer with around 4-6 years PQE. The candidate must already be in the UAE and willing to relocate to Abu Dhabi.
As an ideal candidate you should have global experience of implementation of multi-jurisdictional 'global' governance programs.
You should be able to support General Counsel on day-to day legal matters, such a reviewing and drafting contracts, including with external and intracompany parties as well as develop and implement comprehensive compliance programs.
The offered salary is around AED 40K per month. Candidates available for an immediate start will be preferred.
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#J-18808-LjbffrLegal & Compliance Officer
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- Responsible for preparing and managing corporate legal documents including without limitation; Shareholders Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, Intercompany Agreements, Articles/Memorandums of Associations, Power of Attorneys, Board and Annual General Minutes.
- Provide a leading standard of legal document management utilizing the existing legal server; including the maintenance of corporate registers, revisions to LE Structure etc.
- Support the PRO with renewal of licenses, UBO requirements and any free zone or government authority requirements.
- Maintain relationships with external law firms to support in the resolution of any legal disputes/issues.
- Responsible for the review, qualification and negotiation of any tenders, contracts or other corporate legal documents.
- Responsible for the preparation of contracts (templates) including without limitation; service level agreements, agency agreements, distribution agreements, intellectual property agreements, master service agreements, memorandums of understandings, non-disclosure agreements and other similar agreements to support the business requirements.
- General legal support and consultation to the business with all internal/external legal matters to mitigate group corporate risk, provide commercially sensible and pragmatic solutions and mitigate disputes.
- Maintain current knowledge of UAE Laws and other jurisdictions in which the business operates under and advise the business accordingly of any amendments, new regulations etc.
- Proactively manage renewals/expiries of any documents.
- Responsible for the creation and implementation of KYC/Due Diligence to further enhance the procedures and application across the business.
- Responsible for conducting training across the business on Anti Bribery/Corruption Laws.
- Maintain current knowledge of the Sanctions Lists and Anti Bribery/Corruption Laws in both the UAE and jurisdictions in which the business operates under.
- Review and recommend to management the requirement for new or amendments to the existing business policies and procedures in accordance with any legal developments.
- General advisory on corporate governance matters to the business including the creation and implementation of any policies.
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Legal & Compliance Officer
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We are currently looking for a mid-level Compliance Lawyer with around 4-6 years PQE. The candidate must already be in the UAE and willing to relocate to Abu Dhabi.
As an ideal candidate you should have global experience of implementation of multi-jurisdictional 'global' governance programs.
You should be able to support General Counsel on day-to day legal matters, such a reviewing and drafting contracts, including with external and intracompany parties as well as develop and implement comprehensive compliance programs.
The offered salary is around AED 40K per month. Candidates available for an immediate start will be preferred.
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- American Samoa +1
- Antigua & Barbuda +1
- Argentina +54
- Aruba +297
- Ascension Island +247
- Australia +61
- Austria +43
- Belize +501
- Bermuda +1
- Bolivia +591
- British Indian Ocean Territory +246
- British Virgin Islands +1
- Bulgaria +359
- Burkina Faso +226
- Cambodia +855
- Cameroon +237
- Canada +1
- Caribbean Netherlands +599
- Central African Republic +236
- Chad +235
- Chile +56
- China +86
- Christmas Island +61
- Colombia +57
- Comoros +269
- Cook Islands +682
- Costa Rica +506
- Croatia +385
- Cuba +53
- Cyprus +357
- Djibouti +253
- Dominica +1
- Dominican Republic +1
- Egypt +20
- Eritrea +291
- Ethiopia +251
- Falkland Islands +500
- Finland +358
- France +33
- French Guiana +594
- French Polynesia +689
- Gabon +241
- Georgia +995
- Germany +49
- Ghana +233
- Greece +30
- Greenland +299
- Grenada +1
- Guadeloupe +590
- Guam +1
- Guatemala +502
- Guernsey +44
- Honduras +504
- Hong Kong SAR China +852
- Iceland +354
- India +91
- Iran +98
- Iraq +964
- Ireland +353
- Isle of Man +44
- Israel +972
- Italy +39
- Jamaica +1
- Japan +81
- Jersey +44
- Jordan +962
- Kiribati +686
- Kyrgyzstan +996
- Lebanon +961
- Libya +218
- Lithuania +370
- Malaysia +60
- Mali +223
- Marshall Islands +692
- Mayotte +262
- Mexico +52
- Moldova +373
- Montserrat +1
- Morocco +212
- Namibia +264
- Nauru +674
- Nepal +977
- Netherlands +31
- New Caledonia +687
- Niue +683
- Norfolk Island +672
- North Korea +850
- North Macedonia +389
- Northern Mariana Islands +1
- Norway +47
- Oman +968
- Pakistan +92
- Palestinian Territories +970
- Panama +507
- Paraguay +595
- Philippines +63
- Poland +48
- Portugal +351
- Qatar +974
- Russia +7
- Samoa +685
- San Marino +378
- Solomon Islands +677
- Somalia +252
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- South Sudan +211
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#J-18808-LjbffrLegal & Compliance Officer
Posted today
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- Responsible for preparing and managing corporate legal documents including without limitation; Shareholders Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, Intercompany Agreements, Articles/Memorandums of Associations, Power of Attorneys, Board and Annual General Minutes.
- Provide a leading standard of legal document management utilizing the existing legal server; including the maintenance of corporate registers, revisions to LE Structure etc.
- Support the PRO with renewal of licenses, UBO requirements and any free zone or government authority requirements.
- Maintain relationships with external law firms to support in the resolution of any legal disputes/issues.
- Responsible for the review, qualification and negotiation of any tenders, contracts or other corporate legal documents.
- Responsible for the preparation of contracts (templates) including without limitation; service level agreements, agency agreements, distribution agreements, intellectual property agreements, master service agreements, memorandums of understandings, non-disclosure agreements and other similar agreements to support the business requirements.
- General legal support and consultation to the business with all internal/external legal matters to mitigate group corporate risk, provide commercially sensible and pragmatic solutions and mitigate disputes.
- Maintain current knowledge of UAE Laws and other jurisdictions in which the business operates under and advise the business accordingly of any amendments, new regulations etc.
- Proactively manage renewals/expiries of any documents.
- Responsible for the creation and implementation of KYC/Due Diligence to further enhance the procedures and application across the business.
- Responsible for conducting training across the business on Anti Bribery/Corruption Laws.
- Maintain current knowledge of the Sanctions Lists and Anti Bribery/Corruption Laws in both the UAE and jurisdictions in which the business operates under.
- Review and recommend to management the requirement for new or amendments to the existing business policies and procedures in accordance with any legal developments.
- General advisory on corporate governance matters to the business including the creation and implementation of any policies.
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Legal & Compliance Officer
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Job Title: Legal & Compliance Officer MiCA Licensing
Location: UAE or Europe
Department: Legal & Compliance
About the Role
We are seeking a Legal & Compliance Officer to support our company's expansion into the European Union under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with end-to-end license applications and regulatory coordination across selected EU jurisdictions. The position can be based either in Dubai or in Europe, depending on the candidate's background and availability. Close collaboration with internal stakeholders, legal advisors, and local regulators is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the full lifecycle of MiCA license applications, including project coordination, documentation drafting, and regulatory engagement.
- Prepare internal materials such as business plans, AML/CFT frameworks, governance structures, and compliance policies aligned with MiCA requirements.
- Liaise with EU legal and compliance advisors to support timely and accurate submissions.
- Research and compare different EU jurisdictions (e.g., Malta, Cyprus) to support optimal licensing strategy.
- Track regulatory updates under MiCA and ensure company alignment with supervisory expectations.
- Assist in preparing responses to regulators and coordinating potential inspections or interviews.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Compliance, or related field.
- 13 years of legal or regulatory compliance experience in the crypto, fintech, or financial services industry.
- Experience with financial license applications in Malta, Cyprus, or similar jurisdictions is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with EU regulations, especially MiCA, AMLD, or MiFID II frameworks.
- Strong coordination, legal drafting, and communication skills.
- Fluent in English; knowledge of the local regulatory environment in any EU member state is a plus.
- Willingness to work cross-border and coordinate across time zones.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or Lark.
What We Offer
- Strategic exposure to MiCA regulatory implementation across multiple EU jurisdictions.
- Opportunity to contribute to a global expansion project for a regulated crypto platform.
- Flexible work location: based in Dubai or a relevant EU jurisdiction.
- Competitive compensation, international team culture, and professional growth.
* Only shortlisted candidates will be accommodated.
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Legal & Compliance Officer
Posted today
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Location: UAE or Europe
Department: Legal & Compliance
About The Role
We are seeking a Legal & Compliance Officer to support our company's expansion into the European Union under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with end-to-end license applications and regulatory coordination across selected EU jurisdictions.This position can be based either in Dubai or in Europe, depending on the candidates background and availability. Close collaboration with internal stakeholders, legal advisors, and local regulators is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the full lifecycle of MiCA license applications, including project coordination, documentation drafting, and regulatory engagement
- Prepare internal materials such as business plans, AML/CFT frameworks, governance structures, and compliance policies aligned with MiCA requirements
- Liaise with EU legal and compliance advisors to support timely and accurate submissions
- Research and compare different EU jurisdictions (e.g. Malta, Cyprus) to support optimal licensing strategy
- Track regulatory updates under MiCA and ensure company alignment with supervisory expectations
- Assist in preparing responses to regulators and coordinating potential inspections or interviews
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Compliance, or related field
- 13 years of legal or regulatory compliance experience in the crypto, fintech, or financial services industry
- Experience with financial license applications in Malta, Cyprus, or similar jurisdictions is strongly preferred
- Familiarity with EU regulations, especially MiCA, AMLD, or MiFID II frameworks
- Strong coordination, legal drafting, and communication skills
- Fluent in English; knowledge of local regulatory environment in any EU member state is a plus
- Willingness to work cross-border and coordinate across time zones
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Google Workspace / Lark
- Strategic exposure to MiCA regulatory implementation across multiple EU jurisdictions
- Opportunity to contribute to a global expansion project for a regulated crypto platform
- Flexible work location: based in Dubai or a relevant EU jurisdiction
- Competitive compensation, international team culture, and professional growth
- Only shortlisted candidates will be accommodated.
Legal & Compliance Officer
Posted 20 days ago
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Job Title: Legal & Compliance Officer MiCA Licensing
Location: UAE or Europe
Department: Legal & Compliance
About the Role
We are seeking a Legal & Compliance Officer to support our company's expansion into the European Union under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA ). The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with end-to-end license applications and regulatory coordination across selected EU jurisdictions.This position can be based either in Dubai or in Europe, depending on the candidates background and availability. Close collaboration with internal stakeholders, legal advisors, and local regulators is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the full lifecycle of MiCA license applications, including project coordination, documentation drafting, and regulatory engagement
- Prepare internal materials such as business plans, AML/CFT frameworks, governance structures, and compliance policies aligned with MiCA requirements
- Liaise with EU legal and compliance advisors to support timely and accurate submissions
- Research and compare different EU jurisdictions (e.g. Malta, Cyprus) to support optimal licensing strategy
- Track regulatory updates under MiCA and ensure company alignment with supervisory expectations
- Assist in preparing responses to regulators and coordinating potential inspections or interviews
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Compliance, or related field
- 13 years of legal or regulatory compliance experience in the crypto, fintech, or financial services industry
- Experience with financial license applications in Malta, Cyprus, or similar jurisdictions is strongly preferred
- Familiarity with EU regulations, especially MiCA, AMLD, or MiFID II frameworks
- Strong coordination, legal drafting, and communication skills
- Fluent in English; knowledge of local regulatory environment in any EU member state is a plus
- Willingness to work cross-border and coordinate across time zones
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Google Workspace / Lark
What We Offer
- Strategic exposure to MiCA regulatory implementation across multiple EU jurisdictions
- Opportunity to contribute to a global expansion project for a regulated crypto platform
- Flexible work location: based in Dubai or a relevant EU jurisdiction
- Competitive compensation, international team culture, and professional growth
* Only shortlisted candidates will be accommodated.
Head of Compliance
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JOB PURPOSE:
Review and ensure that anti-money laundering (AML) policies, procedures, and controls cover all applicable laws and regulations, with a particular focus on ADGM regulatory scope and FRSA. Review account opening documentation and client onboarding due diligence checks in accordance with KYC procedures and requirements. Update the AML manual according to the AML module and internal rules. Design and deliver training for business and functional teams. Ensure sufficient review of applicable audit findings and the evaluation of the business's corrective action plans.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Oversee AML and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) frameworks to protect FAB Asset Management's reputation and integrity.
- Ensure fulfillment of regulatory compliance requirements.
- Conduct quality testing, identify process deficiencies, enhance reporting, and recommend corrective actions to meet regulatory and audit requirements.
- Review and collaborate with internal partners to respond appropriately to escalated matters.
- Monitor and disseminate AML/compliance regulations and policy changes.
- Manage a direct reporting line to the board and an administrative reporting line to the CEO.
- Fulfill regulatory reporting requirements.
- Maintain compliance systems (e.g., customer screening, transaction screening, AML monitoring).
- Develop and update AML policies, procedures, and controls.
- Perform risk appraisals and reviews.
- Provide AML training.
Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of AML and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) laws, regulations, compliance frameworks, and risk management practices, with a certification from a recognized regulatory body.
- Robust understanding of legal and regulatory compliance.
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
- Good understanding of AML risks, including higher-risk geographies, industries, and products.
- Proven ability to develop and implement AML and compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Remote Work: No
Employment Type: Full-time
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