Job Posting Title: Legal and Governance Officer
Position Title: Legal and Governance Officer
Grade and Salary: Grade 6 (Starting Salary AED 00 Annually Depending on Experience)
FTE and working pattern: Full Time
Organisation Name: Heriot Watt University (Dubai Campus)
About our School/Directorate and Team:
The Governance Assurance and Legal Services (GALS) Directorate supports effective and accountable governance, compliance, and institutional safety to enable the delivery of Strategy 2035. Our mission is to improve legal services governance and compliance through high-quality legal advice, monitoring, and capacity building at the Dubai Campus of Heriot-Watt University.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal and Governance Officer to join our team, focusing on legal documentation, advice, research, and internal stakeholder engagement. This role will also support broader activities within the GALS portfolio.
The GALS Directorate provides services including:
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Primarily responsible for legal administrative tasks, internal audit, stakeholder management, and ensuring compliance with governance structures and laws. Support broader GALS activities as needed.
Work closely with the Head of GALS and team members at Dubai Campus. Responsibilities include:
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
Desirable:
Heriot-Watt University Values
Established in 1821, Heriot-Watt University is renowned for teaching and research excellence, with a strong international presence including campuses in Dubai, Scotland, Malaysia, and the Scottish Borders.
Our values include: Belong, Collaborate, Inspire, Celebrate. We foster innovation, leadership, and a community spirit, emphasizing continuous improvement and development.
Application process: Submit your application via our online system with a cover letter and CV. Shortlisted candidates may be invited for video interviews, followed by in-person interviews including a presentation.
We are committed to equality and diversity, ensuring merit-based treatment and inclusive environment. The appointment is contingent upon visa and legal formalities.
The appointment is conditional upon successful completion of all Labour and Immigration formalities and the start date will need to be delayed if the employment visa is not in place.
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