Legal Counsel jobs in United Arab Emirates

A long-established and trusted global brokerage firm is seeking an experienced Legal & Compliance Specialist to strengthen legal department within a dynamic Forex and CFD environment. With over 30 years of industry presence this firm has built a solid reputation for transparency innovation and client success offering a broad range of CFD products including forex commodities indices and more.

The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of legal frameworks compliance processes and risk management practices with the ability to work proactively in a dynamic international environment. This role offers exposure to multi-jurisdictional operations requiring precision confidentiality and sound judgment.

Location: Remote Dubai or Lebanon

As a Legal & Compliance Specialist your broad responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

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• Draft review and manage a variety of legal documents including contracts NDAs internal policies and corporate agreements.
• Provide timely legal guidance across business units to support operational and commercial initiatives.
• Assist in company formation registration and licensing activities across multiple jurisdictions.
• Oversee corporate secretarial duties and maintain accurate legal records for all entities and affiliates.
• Monitor regulatory developments and legal changes relevant to the companys operations ensuring timely updates and implementation of necessary compliance actions.

• Support the Head of Legal & Compliance in managing internal and external compliance reporting and regulatory filings.
• Coordinate the registration and maintenance of licenses trademarks copyrights and corporate identifiers.
• Review and resolve compliance-related matters including client complaints and regulatory inquiries in line with applicable standards.
• Contribute to the preparation of documentation for regulatory inspections and audits.
• Ensure marketing and business content complies with legal and regulatory guidelines.
• Oversee Anti-Money Laundering (AML) monitoring processes and ensure strict adherence to AML policies and procedures.

• Bachelors degree in Law or a related discipline (required).
• 12 years of experience in legal or compliance roles ideally within financial services or corporate environments.
• Understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks governing international business operations.
• Strong research analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent drafting communication and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with AML regulations and compliance best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal/compliance management tools.
• Professional certifications in compliance (e.g. Certified Compliance Professional) are considered an advantage.

Our client offers an exciting challenging role in a collaborative dynamic environment. The right person will find many career growth opportunities in their company whether you want to advance your technical skills or aspire to leadership in the future.