Senior Specialist - Regulatory Legal Services

The General Civil Aviation Authority; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A national aviation authority in Dubai seeks a legal expert to provide regulatory compliance advice and manage legal risk related to aviation laws. The role involves advising senior management, drafting legal documents, and ensuring adherence to international and federal regulations. Preferred qualifications include expertise in aviation law and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Federal Aviation Law and international treaties.
• Strong legal research and analysis skills.
• Ability to draft and review legal documents and policies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as legal focal point for aviation regulatory matters.
• Provide legal advice to senior management.
• Identify legal risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Draft and review regulations and policies.

Job description

Regulatory Compliance & Advice

• Serve as a dedicated legal focal point for all aviation regulatory matters originating from the Aviation Safety Affairs, Aviation Security Affairs, and other technical sectors.
• Provide expert legal advice and opinions to the Director General, Director - Legal Affairs, and senior management on the interpretation and application of Federal Aviation Law, international treaties, and applicable civil aviation regulations.
• Conduct continuous legal research and analysis on emerging legislative and regulatory issues (domestic and international) and prepare concise reports detailing their potential impact on GCAA's operations and policies.
• Proactively identify legal risks related to regulatory changes and non-compliance, proposing actionable mitigation strategies to the management team.

Legislation, Policies & Agreements

• Collaborate directly with the technical sectors (Safety, Security, etc.) to draft, review, and finalize legal content for new or revised GCAA regulations, policies, and administrative decrees, ensuring strict adherence to Federal Aviation Law.
• Review existing corporate policies and procedures to guarantee ongoing compliance with federal laws (e.g., HR, Finance, Procurement) from a regulatory impact perspective.

Non-Commercial Agreements & International Instruments

• Provide legal input into Non-Commercial Agreements, Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), and Binding Agreements with other states or entities, focusing on regulatory interpretation and legal integrity (excluding Air Services Agreements (ASAs)).
• Assist in the preparation of documentation and legal provisions necessary for the ratification and national implementation of international air law instruments and conventions adopted by the UAE.