Lead Legal & Compliance

Experience; Muscat; On-site; OMR 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Experience in Muscat seeks an experienced Legal & Compliance lead to design and run the company’s legal, regulatory, and governance framework. You will conduct legal research, draft agreements, support transactions, and manage records across the organisation.

You will lead the compliance program, monitor regulatory changes, perform KYC/AML checks, prepare reports for management, and liaise with regulators and external consultants. Fluency in Arabic and English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law; ACAMS/ICA is an added advantage.
• 5+ years in legal/compliance roles, preferably in investment or corporate environments.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Provides legal research and preliminary advice on corporate, commercial, and other matters.
• Drafts, reviews, and proofreads NDAs, MoUs, contracts, and due diligence summaries.
• Leads compliance program design, monitoring, and regulatory reporting.
• Performs KYC/AML screening and supports filings with regulators.
• Trains staff on compliance policies and liaises with regulators and external advisers.

Skills

Legal research

AML/KYC

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law

Job description

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To support the Head of Legal and Compliance across the Company's legal, regulatory, and governance affairs including legal research, drafting, transaction support, and records management and to lead the design, implementation, and day‑to‑day monitoring of the Company's legal compliance program, ensuring the Company's adherence to applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and the Shareholders' Agreement.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Legal Advisory and Research Support

• Provides legal research and preliminary advice on corporate, commercial, tender, employment, and other matters, escalating complex or high‑risk questions to the Head of Legal and Compliance.
• Conducts legal research on Omani and GCC laws, regulations, and market practices relevant to the Company's business and investments.

Contracts and Transaction Support

• Drafts, reviews, and proofreads NDAs, MoUs, contracts, and other legal documents at various stages of investment.
• Supports the legal due diligence of target companies, including document collection, review, and preparation of due diligence summaries.
• Supports the legal aspects of establishing new companies and subsidiaries, including preparation of incorporation documents, board resolutions, proxy forms, and powers of attorney.

Legal Records and Corporate Documentation

• Maintains, organises, and updates the Company's legal records and contracts database (founding documents, commercial registrations, authorised signatories, lists of directors, minutes, and other official records).
• Monitors and ensures timely renewal of commercial registrations, licences, and other statutory filings.
• Reviews translation of documents (Arabic / English) and ensures accuracy and consistency of legal terminology.

Compliance Program Leadership

• Develops, implements, and monitors the Company's legal compliance program.
• Monitors operational processes and procedures including through the Company's compliance management platform to ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and the Shareholders' Agreement.
• Conducts regular compliance risk assessments, internal reviews, and audits, and follows up on the closure of corrective actions.
• Reviews and updates compliance policies and procedures periodically to reflect current laws and Company practices.

Regulatory Monitoring and AML / KYC

• Tracks new laws, regulations, and amendments relevant to the Company's business, and prepares regulatory update summaries for the Head of Legal and Compliance and Management.
• Performs KYC / AML screening and due diligence checks on counterparties, and escalates red flags in line with the Company's AML policies.

Reporting and Registers

• Maintains compliance registers and records.
• Prepares clear and concise compliance reports and dashboards for the Management.

Training, Awareness and Stakeholder Engagement

• Trains and raises staff awareness on compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory changes.
• Liaises with external legal consultants, government authorities, and regulators.
• Performs any other tasks delegated as and when required.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law or a related field.
• A professional certification in compliance or AML (e.g., ACAMS, ICA) is an added advantage.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in legal and/or compliance roles, preferably within investment, financial services, or a corporate environment.
• Working knowledge of Omani commercial law and corporate governance, with exposure to AML policy and risk management considered an advantage.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English (spoken and written).

Communication and Working Relationships

• Internal
• Head of Legal and Compliance for day‑to‑day supervision, legal assignments, escalation of compliance matters, and review of outputs.
• Senior Management for compliance reporting and updates on regulatory matters.
• All departments for compliance monitoring, policy guidance, and contract / documentation support.
• External
• Regulatory bodies and government authorities for filings, renewals, and compliance matters.
• External legal consultants and advisors for coordination on legal assignments.
• Counterparties and business partners for KYC / AML documentation and due diligence.
• External auditors for providing compliance records and supporting reviews.

The job holder may be required to undertake additional responsibilities depending on Management and Business requirements.