Job Description

Contracts / Legal advice

• Coordinating with internal and external legal advisors for contracts and legal matters.
  

• Review and analysis of different legal requirements including, but not limited to, sales and purchase agreements, distribution agreements, service agreements of all property lease agreements, intercompany agreements, supply agreements, general and specific terms of sale, etc.
  

• 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 legal contracts.
  

• Coordinating with other departments to develop efficient procedures/communications to streamline processes and satisfy various department needs
  

• Identifying and resolving discrepancies in the compliance/legal file.
  

• Preparing and organizing signature process and safekeeping of original documents
  

• Liaise with auditors on the legal contract to ensure documents are filed & submitted correctly.
  

Compliance

• Responsible for updating and implementation of KYC/Due Diligence to further enhance the procedures and application across the business.
  

• Make the reports and controls requested by the management.
  

• Create awareness/training measures of group policies.
  

• Identify and review key business risks and develop strategies to minimize financial risks and losses.
  

• Maintain current knowledge of the Sanctions Lists and Anti Bribery/Corruption Laws in both the UAE and jurisdictions in which the business operates.
  

• Review and recommend to management the requirement for new or amendments to the existing business policies and procedures in accordance with any legal developments.
  

• Formulate action plans to mitigate violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and Standards of Conduct.
  

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
  

• Minimum 2 years of experience in similar role; compliance / due diligence / corporate law
  

• Problem-solving and decision-making skills; requiring minimal supervision
  

• Possess attention to detail and accuracy
  

• Knowledge of UAE Laws, UK Laws and Freezones 
  

• Knowledge of Sanctions List, anti-competition, anti-bribery laws.
  

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