VP Legal and Compliance
JOB_53021821024991Job type
PermanentLocation
DubaiSpecialism
LegalIndustry
Banking & Financial ServicesPay
Competitive tax-free salary + benefits
VP Legal and Compliance – Dubai, Middle East
Your new company
The client is an investment and asset management firm headquartered in DIFC.
Your new role
As VP Legal and Compliance, you will act as the company's legal counsel, offering practical legal guidance to ensure all business operations adhere to applicable laws and regulations. You will also work closely with business partners to address legal concerns, oversee the compliance function, and provide client-focused advice.
Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be an integral member of the legal team, collaborating with colleagues and the wider internal teams to provide comprehensive legal support, and contribute to the success of the company’s ventures. Your key responsibilities include: -
- Draft and review a wide range of contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to ensure they are legally sound, enforceable, and aligned with the company's best interests.
- Ensure that all legal documentation is accurate, comprehensive, and adheres to legal standards and industry practices.
- Provide expert legal advice on diverse matters, including but not limited to, company contracts, funds
- Documents, and various agreements.
- Evaluate and advise on legal risks associated with business operations and strategic initiatives, offering practical solutions to mitigate potential issues.
- Monitor and interpret changes in laws, regulations, and industry standards that impact the company.
- Work closely with internal teams such as administration, HR, finance, and operations to provide
- Comprehensive legal support and address any legal issues that arise.
- Handle related legal enquiries of investors.
- Lead the compliance function, reporting directly to the CEO, CFO and COO.
- Oversee regulatory compliance across jurisdictions and provide analysis and advice on the impact of the regulatory framework on the business and its clients
What you'll need to succeed
- Qualified attorney-at-law with a Master of Laws (LLM).
- At least 5 years of experience in legal and compliance roles.
- Experience with DIFC as a legal jurisdiction is preferred.
- Experience within the asset management industry, ideally within Compliance or Legal.
- Comprehensive knowledge of legal principles, including contract law, employment law, and corporate governance.
What you'll get in return
#LI-DNI
VP Legal and ComplianceJOB_530218210249912025-03-112025-06-09
Talk to Sophie Armstrong, the specialist consultant managing this position
Located in Dubai, Hays FZ LLC, Al Thuraya Tower 1, Office 2003,Media City, Dubai, UAETelephone 04 559 5823JOB_53021821024991