Legal & Compliance Specialist CEO's Office

SellAnyCar.com; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a meticulous Legal & Compliance Specialist to assist its CEO’s Office. The role involves reviewing contracts, advising on compliance obligations, and ensuring alignment with local laws in UAE and KSA. Ideal candidates have a law degree, relevant experience, and strong legal drafting skills.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in legal and compliance, ideally in the GCC.
• Solid understanding of UAE & KSA labor laws, corporate law, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to work discreetly on high-stakes, confidential matters.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts and commercial agreements before CEO approval.
• Advise on legal risks, compliance obligations, and governance matters.
• Monitor regulatory updates in UAE & KSA and ensure alignment.

Skills

Legal drafting

Contract review

Communication

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Master’s or legal certification

Job description

We are hiring a meticulous and business-savvy Legal & Compliance Specialist to support the CEO’s Office with legal reviews, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance across the business. This role ensures all executive-level decisions and projects are aligned with legal best practices, internal policies, and local laws in the UAE and KSA.

Key Responsibilities :

• Review contracts, MoUs, and commercial agreements before CEO approval.
• Advise the CEO on legal risks, compliance obligations, and governance matters.
• Monitor regulatory updates in UAE & KSA and ensure business alignment.
• Develop and maintain a compliance calendar and ensure timely reporting.
• Support licensing, data protection, company secretarial matters, and legal audits.
• Liaise with external legal counsel on sensitive or high-level matters.
• Draft or review internal policies and frameworks from a compliance perspective.
• Support due diligence for partnerships, acquisitions, or restructuring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law; Master’s or legal certification preferred.
• 4–6 years of experience in legal and compliance, ideally in the GCC.
• Solid understanding of UAE & KSA labor laws, corporate law, and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong legal drafting and contract review skills.
• Proven ability to work discreetly on high-stakes, confidential matters.
• Experience advising senior leadership or working in an executive office.

Additional Information

• Strategic mindset with hands-on execution capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Highly organized, deadline-driven, and detail-focused.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage.