Executive - Regulatory and Compliance - Apparel Group - Dubai, UAE

Apparel Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 7,000 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Multicultural work culture

Job summary

Apparel Group in Dubai is seeking an Executive - Regulatory and Compliance to support legal and operational compliance across multiple retail sectors. Your role will involve maintaining regulatory documentation and managing submissions to UAE authorities, ensuring adherence to licensing and product registration requirements.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree and possess 1-3 years of experience in regulatory affairs, with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in regulatory affairs, compliance, or documentation, preferably in retail, cosmetics, or FMCG.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills with an eye for accuracy and timelines.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across multiple functions.
• Awareness of UAE and GCC regulatory frameworks and reporting protocols.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain regulatory documentation for product registrations, brand licensing, and renewals with UAE and GCC authorities.
• Track compliance schedules, maintain dossiers, and ensure all submissions meet required standards and deadlines.
• Monitor regulatory updates from ESMA, SFDA, DM, and other relevant bodies.
• Support internal compliance audits, spot checks, and corrective action initiatives.
• Coordinate with merchandising, logistics, quality, and legal departments for compliance.
• Collect and verify Certificates of Compliance and test reports.
• Assist in preparing compliance reports and submission logs for management.
• Support audit inspections by compiling required documentation.

Skills

Regulatory Documentation and Licensing

Product Compliance and Certification Management

UAE and GCC Regulatory Framework Knowledge

Internal Audit Support and Reporting

Coordination with Legal and Supply Chain Teams

SOP and Policy Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Science, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Compliance Tracking Software

Job description

Position Overview

Executive - Regulatory and Compliance for Apparel Group, Dubai, UAE

Apparel Group Dubai is hiring an Executive - Regulatory and Compliance to support the company's legal and operational compliance across multiple retail and product categories. The role focuses on maintaining accurate regulatory documentation, managing submissions to UAE authorities, and ensuring full adherence to licensing and product registration requirements for the Group's diverse brand portfolio.

Job Details

Country: UAE

City: Dubai

Industry: Retail

Function: Regulatory-Compliance Law

Salary: 7000-10000 monthly (Market estimated)

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain regulatory documentation for product registrations, brand licensing, and renewals with UAE and GCC authorities.
• Track compliance schedules, maintain dossiers, and ensure all submissions meet required standards and deadlines.
• Monitor regulatory updates from ESMA, SFDA, DM, and other relevant bodies, ensuring internal teams are informed promptly.
• Support internal compliance audits, spot checks, and corrective action initiatives.
• Coordinate with merchandising, logistics, quality, and legal departments to ensure labeling, packaging, and import compliance.
• Collect and verify Certificates of Compliance, test reports, and supplier declarations.
• Assist in preparing compliance reports, dashboards, and submission logs for management review.
• Support audit inspections by compiling required documentation and coordinating with regulators.
• Contribute to updating internal compliance SOPs and escalating potential non-conformance issues.
• Ensure all product, process, and policy updates are aligned with UAE and GCC legal frameworks.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Science, or a related discipline.
• 1-3 years of experience in regulatory affairs, compliance, or documentation, preferably in retail, cosmetics, or FMCG.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills with an eye for accuracy and timelines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and compliance tracking software.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across multiple functions.
• Awareness of UAE and GCC regulatory frameworks and reporting protocols.

Skills Set

• Regulatory Documentation and Licensing.
• Product Compliance and Certification Management.
• UAE and GCC Regulatory Framework Knowledge.
• Internal Audit Support and Reporting.
• Coordination with Legal and Supply Chain Teams.
• SOP and Policy Compliance.

Why Join Us

• Work with one of the Middle East's largest retail conglomerates representing over 75 international brands.
• Exposure to diverse retail and product compliance landscapes.
• Opportunity to grow within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Competitive compensation, career development, and multicultural work culture.

About the Company

Apparel Group is a global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate headquartered in Dubai, representing over 75 world-class brands and 2,000 stores across 14 countries. With a strong presence across fashion, footwear, F&B, and lifestyle segments, the Group continues to redefine retail excellence through innovation, customer focus, and sustainability.