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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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Job Purpose

To oversee and manage the legal, licensing, and compliance functions of the company while ensuring adherence to statutory requirements, corporate policies, and operational compliance across all departments. The role will ensure timely renewals, reviews, and record-keeping of all licenses, contracts, and compliance-related obligations to safeguard the company's legal standing and business continuity.

Key Responsibilities

Licensing & Regulatory Compliance

• Manage issuance, renewal, and amendments of trade/commercial/service licenses and permits with government/free zone authorities.
• Monitor and track regulatory requirements affecting company operations.
• Liaise with external government departments and regulatory bodies as needed.
• Ensure timely renewals of business licenses and permits.

Contracts & Agreements

• Draft, review, and negotiate lease contracts with landlords, ensuring favorable legal and commercial terms.
• Coordinate with Accounts & Finance for cheque issuance and financial commitments linked to lease agreements.
• Manage lease renewals, amendments, and Ejari registration/renewals.
• Review, draft, and finalize commercial contracts with suppliers, vendors, and partners.
• Evaluate and advise on legal terms, commercial terms, and risk exposures in contracts.
• Ensure timely renewals of lease agreements, Ejari contracts, and permits.

Employment & Immigration Compliance

• Review and monitor employment contracts and ensure compliance with UAE labour law.
• Support HR/PRO in the issuance, renewal, and cancellation of employment visas and labour contracts.
• Maintain proper documentation and compliance with Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation (MoHRE) and immigration rules.

Compliance Monitoring & Reporting

• Develop and maintain a compliance calendar covering:
• Trade licenses, permits, visas, and contracts.
• Corporate and legal filings.
• Taxation deadlines.
• Operational approvals and certifications.
• Marketing, advertising, and promotional approvals.
• Procurement, supplier registrations, and renewal timelines.
• Ensure entity-wide compliance across departments (corporate, legal, taxation, operations, marketing, revenue, purchases, etc.).
• Generate regular compliance status reports for management.

Legal Advisory & Risk Management

• Provide advice on UAE corporate law, labour law, commercial law, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify potential compliance risks and propose risk mitigation strategies.
• Support in resolving disputes, liaising with external legal counsel when required.

Record-Keeping & Documentation

• Maintain updated records of all contracts, licenses, permits, and compliance documents.
• Ensure systematic filing and retrieval of documents for audits, inspections, or management review.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of UAE corporate, commercial, labour, real estate, and tax laws.
• Excellent contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational and compliance tracking skills (calendar management, deadlines monitoring).
• Ability to liaise with government authorities, free zones, landlords, vendors, and external stakeholders.
• High attention to detail, analytical ability, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, compliance tracking tools, and record management systems.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Law, or related discipline (Master's or professional certification preferred).
• 5+ years' relevant experience in legal and compliance roles within UAE (experience with licensing, permits, contracts, and corporate compliance is essential).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-department compliance timelines.
• Bilingual (English & Arabic) preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

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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We are seeking a highly competent common law qualified lawyer with around 3 years PQE to be the Legal & Compliance Officer in the oil and gas sector.

This person is responsible for performing both legal and compliance duties as further contained below.

Legal:

1. 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.
2. Provide a leading standard of legal document management utilizing the existing legal server; including the maintenance of corporate registers, revisions to LE Structure etc.
3. Support the PRO with renewal of licenses, UBO requirements and any free zone or government authority requirements.
4. Maintain relationships with external law firms to support in the resolution of any legal disputes/issues.
5. Responsible for the review, qualification and negotiation of any tenders, contracts or other corporate legal documents.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Proactively manage renewals/expiries of any documents.

Compliance:

1. Responsible for the creation and implementation of KYC/Due Diligence to further enhance the procedures and application across the business.
2. Responsible for conducting training across the business on Anti Bribery/Corruption Laws.
3. Maintain current knowledge of the Sanctions Lists and Anti Bribery/Corruption Laws in both the UAE and jurisdictions in which the business operates under.
4. Review and recommend to management the requirement for new or amendments to the existing business policies and procedures in accordance with any legal developments.
5. General advisory on corporate governance matters to the business including the creation and implementation of any policies.

We are seeking around 3 yrs post qualification experience in a similar role, preferably within a law firm/in house legal position. Oil and Gas/Logistics Industry experience is required.

LLB from Common Law Jurisdiction is required.

Experience in similar role; compliance/due diligence/corporate law is required.

Knowledge of UAE Laws and Freezones is desirable.

Knowledge of Sanctions List, anti-competition, anti-bribery laws is required.

English should be first language.

First class legal drafting skills, attention to detail and accuracy is mandatory.

Must have a mature, positive and pro-active approach to work with the ability to manage sensitive matters accordingly.

Ability to handle large workloads, prioritize tasks, project manage time accordingly.

Problem solving skills; ability to provide commercially sensible and pragmatic solutions for the business.

Microsoft Package skills are required.

Please attach your CV with cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

• 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 (Malta, Cyprus) to support optimal licensing strategy
• Track regulatory updates under MiCA and ensure the company's 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 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 / 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
• Only shortlisted candidates will be accommodated. Job ID W3XX7RRW

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

1. Support the full lifecycle of MiCA license applications, including project coordination, documentation drafting, and regulatory engagement.
2. Prepare internal materials such as business plans, AML/CFT frameworks, governance structures, and compliance policies aligned with MiCA requirements.
3. Liaise with EU legal and compliance advisors to support timely and accurate submissions.
4. Research and compare different EU jurisdictions (e.g., Malta, Cyprus) to support optimal licensing strategy.
5. Track regulatory updates under MiCA and ensure company alignment with supervisory expectations.
6. Assist in preparing responses to regulators and coordinating potential inspections or interviews.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

1. Bachelor's degree in Law, Compliance, or related field.
2. 13 years of legal or regulatory compliance experience in the crypto, fintech, or financial services industry.
3. Experience with financial license applications in Malta, Cyprus, or similar jurisdictions is strongly preferred.
4. Familiarity with EU regulations, especially MiCA, AMLD, or MiFID II frameworks.
5. Strong coordination, legal drafting, and communication skills.
6. Fluent in English; knowledge of the local regulatory environment in any EU member state is a plus.
7. Willingness to work cross-border and coordinate across time zones.
8. 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.

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.

• 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 (Malta, Cyprus) to support optimal licensing strategy
• Track regulatory updates under MiCA and ensure the company’s 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 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 / 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
• Only shortlisted candidates will be accommodated. Job ID W3XX7RRW

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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