Compliance Executive

Caliberly® - Recruitment Agency; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Caliberly® - Recruitment Agency is seeking a Corporate Legal and Compliance Executive in Dubai with 2+ years UAE experience. You will manage corporate secretarial and governance activities across UAE and international entities, draft key legal documents, and coordinate with regulators and external counsel.

We require a law degree (LLB) and knowledge of UAE company formations. CS qualification is a plus; 2–3 years in related roles is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in law (LLB) or related discipline.
• Company Secretary qualification is an added advantage.
• 2-3 years in Corporate Secretarial, Legal, Compliance or Business Setup in UAE.
• Strong knowledge of UAE company formation and Free Zone regulations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end corporate secretarial and governance across UAE and international entities.
• Draft and review contracts, MOUs, resolutions, powers of attorney, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate incorporations, restructuring, post-incorporation amendments, and liquidations in UAE and Free Zones.
• Liaise with authorities (Ministry of Economy, VARA, DLD, RERA, Immigration) and regulatory bodies.
• Support licensing, filings, AML/KYC, and regulatory inspections; maintain records and governance calendars.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel, auditors, banks and government authorities.

Skills

Contract drafting

Regulatory liaison

Corporate governance

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

LLB (Bachelor's Degree in Law)

CS qualification or compliance certification (advantage)

Commerce / Business Administration / Corporate Governance

Job description

Position: Corporate Legal and Compliance Executive

Location: Dubai

Experience required in UAE - at least 2 years

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end corporate secretarial and governance activities across UAE and international entities.
• Draft and review contracts, MOUs, resolutions, powers of attorney, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate company incorporations, restructuring, post-incorporation amendments, and liquidations across UAE Mainland, Free Zones (DIFC, DMCC, IFZA, JAFZA, Meydan, RAKEZ, etc.), and Offshore jurisdictions.
• Liaise with government authorities, including the Ministry of Economy, VARA, DLD, RERA, Immigration, and other regulatory bodies.
• Support licensing, statutory filings, compliance reviews, AML/KYC processes, and regulatory inspections.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel, auditors, banks, and government authorities.
• Maintain corporate records, compliance calendars, legal documentation, and governance workflows.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB), Commerce, Business Administration, Corporate Governance, or a related discipline.

Company Secretary (CS) qualification or a relevant compliance certification will be an added advantage.

2-3 years of experience in Corporate Secretarial, Legal, Compliance, Corporate Services, or Business Setup.

Strong knowledge of UAE company formation, Free Zone regulations, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.

Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.