Corporate Legal & Compliance Executive

Caliberly; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Caliberly seeks a detail-oriented Corporate Legal & Compliance Executive to support legal, secretarial, and regulatory functions across the UAE and international jurisdictions. You will manage incorporation, governance, licensing, and documentation while ensuring adherence to laws and corporate standards.

You will coordinate board activities, maintain records, and liaise with government authorities. This role requires 2–3 years’ experience in corporate services and a solid legal/compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) or related field.
• CS qualification or equivalent compliance certification is a plus.
• Experience with UAE Free Zone company formations and corporate compliance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide corporate secretarial, governance and regulatory compliance support across UAE and international jurisdictions.
• Coordinate Board Meetings, General Meetings, agendas, minutes and maintain statutory registers.
• Handle company incorporation, licensing, and post-incorporation amendments (share transfers, director changes, capital changes).
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and government bodies (VARA, DLD, RERA, immigration).
• Draft, review and manage legal documents, MOUs, contracts and agreements.
• Support AML inspections, customer screening, and KYC documentation.

Skills

Corporate Secretarial

Governance

Regulatory Compliance

AML & Compliance

KYC Documentation

Stakeholder Management

Education

LLB / Bachelor of Law

CS qualification

Corporate Governance qualification

Job description

Job description

About the job Corporate Legal & Compliance Executive

Job Title - Corporate Legal & Compliance Executive

Reporting To

Head – Legal & Compliance / Chief Financial Officer / Managing Director

Location

Dubai, UAE

Experience

2–3 Years

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Corporate Legal & Compliance Executive to support the Group's legal, corporate secretarial, and regulatory compliance functions across the UAE and international jurisdictions. The role involves managing company incorporation, governance, statutory compliance, licensing, legal documentation, regulatory coordination, and corporate records while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and corporate governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Secretarial & Governance

• Support end-to-end corporate secretarial functions for Group companies across the UAE and international jurisdictions.
• Assist in implementing governance frameworks, compliance review mechanisms, and internal control processes.
• Coordinate Board Meetings, General Meetings, prepare agendas, minutes, and maintain statutory registers and corporate records.
• Ensure timely filing of statutory documents and regulatory submissions.
• Monitor compliance with applicable corporate laws and governance requirements.

Legal Documentation

• Draft, review, and maintain agreements, contracts, MOUs, resolutions, powers of attorney, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel for legal opinions and documentation where required.
• Maintain legal document repositories and ensure version control.

Company Incorporation & Corporate Structuring

• Coordinate incorporation of companies across UAE Mainland, Free Zones, and Offshore jurisdictions.
• Handle incorporation in jurisdictions including DIFC, JAFZA, IFZA, Meydan, RAKEZ, DMCC, and other UAE authorities.
• Support establishment and restructuring of holding companies and international entities.
• Process post-incorporation amendments including:
  • Share transfers
  • Addition or removal of shareholders
  • Change in directors
  • Amendment of share capital
  • Amendment of business activities
  • Trade licence renewals
• Coordinate company liquidation and deregistration processes.

Regulatory Compliance

• Liaise with Government Authorities, Free Zone Authorities, Ministry of Economy, VARA, DLD, RERA, Immigration, and other regulatory bodies.
• Coordinate licensing activities including:
  • VARA Licence
  • Innovation Licence
  • RERA Licence
  • Commercial Licence amendments
• Support implementation of regulatory changes across the organization.
• Maintain compliance calendars and ensure timely renewals.

AML & Compliance

• Assist in AML inspections and regulatory reviews.
• Conduct customer and stakeholder name screening and sanctions screening.
• Assess screening results and **escalate** potential compliance risks.
• Maintain KYC and compliance documentation.
• Support implementation of AML policies and compliance procedures.

Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with external regulators, auditors, legal consultants, banks, and government departments.
• Provide compliance guidance to internal departments.
• Support business teams with legal and regulatory documentation requirements.

Documentation & Process Improvement

• Design and maintain standard legal templates and compliance documentation.
• Assist in developing SOPs, compliance workflows, and governance documentation.
• Maintain digital and physical corporate records.
• Support automation and continuous improvement initiatives within Legal & Compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB), Commerce, Business Administration, Corporate Governance, or a related field.
• Company Secretary (CS) qualification or relevant compliance certification will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 2–3 years of experience in Corporate Secretarial, Legal, Compliance, or Corporate Services.
• Experience with UAE Free Zone company formations and corporate compliance.
• Exposure to multi-jurisdictional corporate secretarial practices is preferred.
• Experience coordinating with UAE government authorities and regulatory bodies.