Senior Legal & Compliance Specialist

Sharjah Education Academy; Sharjah; On-site; AED 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in UAE is seeking a Legal Affairs Specialist to support compliance, manage legal documents, and liaise with regulatory bodies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Law and at least 5 years of experience in legal compliance. Proficiency in English and Arabic, alongside strong attention to detail and documentation management skills, is essential. This role involves drafting legal correspondence, managing audits, and maintaining a culture of compliance within the academy.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in legal affairs and compliance roles.
• Knowledge of UAE legal frameworks and regulatory standards is preferred.
• Ability to draft and review various legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and analyze complex legal documents and contracts.
• Draft and review legal correspondence and formal communications.
• Support audit engagements by addressing legal issues identified.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication in English and Arabic

Documentation management

Legal research skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal research tools like LexisNexis

Job description

An educational institution in UAE is seeking a Legal Affairs Specialist to support compliance, manage legal documents, and liaise with regulatory bodies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Law and at least 5 years of experience in legal compliance. Proficiency in English and Arabic, alongside strong attention to detail and documentation management skills, is essential. This role involves drafting legal correspondence, managing audits, and maintaining a culture of compliance within the academy.