Compliance Officer

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Corporate Legal & Compliance Executive to support the Group's legal, corporate secretarial, and regulatory compliance functions across the UAE and international jurisdictions. The role involves managing company incorporation, governance, statutory compliance, licensing, legal documentation, regulatory coordination, and corporate records while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and corporate governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Secretarial & Governance

• Support end-to-end corporate secretarial functions for Group companies across the UAE and international jurisdictions.
• Assist in implementing governance frameworks, compliance review mechanisms, and internal control processes.
• Coordinate Board Meetings, General Meetings, prepare agendas, minutes, and maintain statutory registers and corporate records.
• Ensure timely filing of statutory documents and regulatory submissions.
• Monitor compliance with applicable corporate laws and governance requirements.

Legal Documentation

• Draft, review, and maintain agreements, contracts, MOUs, resolutions, powers of attorney, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel for legal opinions and documentation where required.
• Maintain legal document repositories and ensure version control.

Company Incorporation & Corporate Structuring

• Coordinate incorporation of companies across UAE Mainland, Free Zones, and Offshore jurisdictions.

• Handle incorporation in jurisdictions including DIFC, JAFZA, IFZA, Meydan, RAKEZ, DMCC, and other UAE authorities.

• Support establishment and restructuring of holding companies and international entities.

• Process post-incorporation amendments including:

  • Share transfers
  • Addition or removal of shareholders
  • Change in directors
  • Amendment of share capital
  • Amendment of business activities
  • Trade licence renewals

• Coordinate company liquidation and deregistration processes.

Regulatory Compliance

• Liaise with Government Authorities, Free Zone Authorities, Ministry of Economy, VARA, DLD, RERA, Immigration, and other regulatory bodies.

• Coordinate licensing activities including:

  • VARA Licence
  • Innovation Licence
  • RERA Licence
  • Commercial Licence amendments

• Support implementation of regulatory changes across the organization.

• Maintain compliance calendars and ensure timely renewals.

AML & Compliance

• Assist in AML inspections and regulatory reviews.
• Conduct customer and stakeholder name screening and sanctions screening.
• Assess screening results and escalate potential compliance risks.
• Maintain KYC and compliance documentation.
• Support implementation of AML policies and compliance procedures.

Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with external regulators, auditors, legal consultants, banks, and government departments.
• Provide compliance guidance to internal departments.
• Support business teams with legal and regulatory documentation requirements.

Documentation & Process Improvement

• Design and maintain standard legal templates and compliance documentation.
• Assist in developing SOPs, compliance workflows, and governance documentation.
• Maintain digital and physical corporate records.
• Support automation and continuous improvement initiatives within Legal & Compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB), Commerce, Business Administration, Corporate Governance, or a related field.
• Company Secretary (CS) qualification or relevant compliance certification will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 2–3 years of experience in Corporate Secretarial, Legal, Compliance, or Corporate Services.
• Experience with UAE Free Zone company formations and corporate compliance.
• Exposure to multi-jurisdictional corporate secretarial practices is preferred.
• Experience coordinating with UAE government authorities and regulatory bodies.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB), Commerce, Business Administration, Corporate Governance, or a related field.
• Company Secretary (CS) qualification or relevant compliance certification will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 2–3 years of experience in Corporate Secretarial, Legal, Compliance, or Corporate Services.
• Experience with UAE Free Zone company formations and corporate compliance.
• Exposure to multi-jurisdictional corporate secretarial practices is preferred.
• Experience coordinating with UAE government authorities and regulatory bodies.