Senior Legal Counsel IMEA & Compliance Specialist

Vista Global; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global aviation organization is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for its Dubai office. This role involves providing legal advice to business units and senior management in India, the UAE, and KSA, focusing on compliance and regulatory affairs. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Law and at least 5 years of experience in legal and compliance roles. Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and excellent communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in legal and compliance roles.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with compliance management systems or tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice to executive leadership.
• Contract drafting, review, and negotiation.
• Monitor compliance with laws and regulations.

Skills

Legal expertise

Regulatory understanding

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Compliance management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Further qualifications in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Job Profile

Opportunity to join the leaders in private aviation. Vista is a truly global organization with more than 4,000 aviation experts across the globe. Our corporate teams are passionate about supporting Vista’s brands and operating partners around the world to pioneer change within private aviation. These functions work together to support Vista’s mission to provide clients with the most advanced flying services at the very best value, anytime, anywhere around the world. Vista’s legal and compliance team are business enablers and protectors. Become part of a team of more than 25 legal experts across 4 practice areas in various jurisdictions. This role is based in Dubai.

The Senior Legal Counsel IMEA is part of the group’s corporate legal team and serves as the senior legal advisor to Vista’s business units and senior management in India, UAE and KSA but as well for wider Middle East and Africa region in the aspects of contracting, employment, litigation and regulatory affairs including assisting with company secretary functions. The Compliance Specialist ensures that the organization adheres to internal policies and external regulatory requirements. This role involves monitoring compliance activities, conducting audits, supporting risk assessments, and assisting in the development and implementation of compliance programs. The Compliance Specialist acts as a key resource in promoting a culture of integrity and ethical conduct.

Your Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice to executive leadership and business units in your region.
• Contract drafting, review and negotiation
• Matter management including litigation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution processes.
• Advise on employment law matters, internal investigations, and HR policies.
• Monitor and assess compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Conduct internal audits and investigations to identify potential compliance risks.
• Assist in the development and implementation of compliance policies and procedures.
• Support training programs to educate employees on compliance and ethics.
• Maintain records of compliance activities and prepare reports for management.
• Collaborate with legal, risk, and operational teams to address compliance issues.
• Stay up to date with regulatory changes and advise relevant departments accordingly.
• Participate in risk assessments and help implement mitigation strategies.
• Respond to inquiries and concerns related to compliance matters.
• Support external audits and regulatory inspections.

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Law.
• Further qualifications in Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in compliance, legal (at a firm and inhouse).
• Strong understanding of and proven practice with regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Adheres to high ethical standards and attention to detail.
• Experience with compliance management systems or tools.
• Knowledge of GDPR, AML, SOX, or other relevant regulations.
• Certification such as CCEP, CRCM, or similar is a plus.
• Multinational or cross-border compliance experience.
• Proficient in Hindi.