Senior Legal & Compliance Counsel
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Overview
This is a strategic, high-impact role offering broad exposure across legal, regulatory, compliance and corporate matters on an international scale.
Working closely with the General Counsel and senior leadership team, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the organisation s ongoing expansion while ensuring robust governance, compliance and risk management frameworks are maintained across multiple jurisdictions.
The position would suit a commercially minded lawyer who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and enjoys operating as a true business partner.
Key Responsibilities
- of the Senior Legal & Compliance Counsel in Dubai
- Provide strategic legal advice across a broad range of commercial, regulatory, compliance and corporate matters
- Develop, implement and maintain compliance frameworks, policies and governance procedures aligned with international best practice
- Support regulatory engagement and ensure the organisation operates within all applicable legal and regulatory requirements
- Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, supplier contracts, partnership agreements and vendor documentation
- Assist with corporate governance matters, including board support, company secretarial coordination and statutory compliance obligations
- Partner closely with internal stakeholders to identify legal and regulatory risks and implement practical, commercially focused solutions
- Manage relationships with external counsel across multiple jurisdictions
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting the business internationally
Compensation
- and Benefits for This Dubai Legal & Compliance Role
- Competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits
- International exposure across multiple jurisdictions and business lines
- High-visibility role working closely with senior leadership and executive stakeholders
- Strong long-term career progression opportunities
- Collaborative, ambitious, and high-performing working culture
- Why This Senior Legal Counsel Opportunity in Dubai Stands Out
- This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing international organisation at a pivotal stage of its evolution.
- The successful candidate will have real visibility, influence and ownership across both legal and compliance functions, working directly with senior leadership on strategically important matters.
- Offering a broad and commercially driven remit within a dynamic and fast-paced environment, the role provides an excellent platform for an ambitious lawyer looking to accelerate their career within a global business.
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