Job Description

JPC - 3303 - Legal and Compliance Counsel
Position Title: Legal and Compliance Counsel

• Contract: 12 Months Outsource
• Work location: Abu Dhabi - Head Office
• English: fluent is must
• Experience in commercial company is mandatory
• Education level: bachelor from UK or European university is preferable
• Role & Responsibility of the resource:

• The Legal Counsel will be responsible for legal tasks under the supervision of the General Counsel.
• The responsibly of the Legal Counsel shall include, Inter alia, review, amend, and draft commercial agreements.
• Support and advise on compliance matters and framework.
• Conduct initial legal search and provide initial studies on legal matters to the General Counsel
• Assist the General Counsel with the day-to-day legal work
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the organization complies with all relevant federal, local, and industry-specific regulations and laws in the UAE.
• Policy Development: Develop and update compliance policies, procedures, and codes of conduct to reflect changes in regulations and industry standards.
• Risk Assessment: Identify and assess potential compliance risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Training and Education: Provide compliance training to employees and management to ensure understanding and adherence to compliance policies and procedures.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Continuously monitor compliance activities within the organization and report any violations to the appropriate authorities, if necessary.
• Internal Investigations: Conduct internal investigations to identify and rectify compliance issues. Maintain records and documentation of these activities.
• Third-Party Due Diligence: Evaluate and monitor the compliance of third-party vendors and partners.
• Data Privacy and Protection: Ensure compliance with data protection and privacy regulations, such as GDPR and UAE's data protection laws.
• Ethical Conduct: Promote ethical behavior and integrity throughout the organization.
• Whistleblower Programs: Implement and manage whistleblower programs to allow employees to report concerns anonymously.

• Qualification:

• Admitted to practice Law in his/her home country.
• 8-10 years of PQE in commercial and corporate departments.
• Preferably English her/ his first language.

Skills Required