Legal & Compliance Counsel

Giesecke+Devrient; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Giesecke+Devrient is seeking a Legal & Compliance Counsel to deliver comprehensive legal, compliance, and data privacy support across multiple entities and jurisdictions in Dubai. The role includes drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements and implementing governance and regulatory frameworks.

The position requires a law degree with 6+ years' experience in a multinational corporation, strong contract law background, and fluency in English; French or Arabic is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Law degree with 6+ years' experience in a multinational corporation.
• Strong background in contract law, compliance frameworks, and data privacy regulations.
• Fluency in English is required, while proficiency in French or Arabic is considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements (customer, supplier, service provider, subcontracting, and public tenders).
• Implement and monitor compliance and regulatory frameworks, conduct risk assessments, and manage training and investigations.
• Act as the Data Privacy Officer, manage data subject requests, coordinate with authorities and breach handling.

Skills

Contract law

Compliance frameworks

Data privacy

Education

Law degree

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Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Legal & Compliance Counsel
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Giesecke+Devrient
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Eligibility: Law degree with 6+ years' experience in a multinational corporation. Candidates must have a strong background in contract law, compliance frameworks, and data privacy regulations. Fluency in English is required, while proficiency in French or Arabic is considered an advantage.
Deadline: Not specified
Fees: Not specified
Description: Giesecke+Devrient is seeking a Legal & Compliance Counsel to deliver comprehensive legal, compliance, and data privacy support across multiple entities and jurisdictions. This hands-on role involves drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, implementing compliance frameworks, and serving as the Data Privacy Officer to ensure alignment with local and international data protection laws.
Key Responsibilities:

• Legal Counsel: Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements (customer, supplier, service provider, subcontracting, and public tenders) and advise on corporate governance, HR, and procurement.
• Compliance Counsel: Implement and monitor compliance and regulatory frameworks, conduct risk assessments, and manage compliance training and incident investigations.
• Data Privacy Oversight: Act as the Data Privacy Officer, manage data subject requests, handle breach incidents, and coordinate with regulatory authorities.