Legal Compliance Specialist

Legal & Compliance SpecialistKey ResponsibilitiesDevelop, implement and continuously improve the company's legal and compliance management framework.Develop legal/compliance policies, procedures, standards and work plans.Drive implementation of compliance requirements across business functions.Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing and improving commercial contracts and contract templates.Identify contractual and legal risks and provide appropriate recommendations to business stakeholders.Provide guidance on contract management to relevant business units and regional entities.Coordinate and manage litigation and arbitration matters.Conduct case reviews to identify legal risks and implement preventive measures.Provide day-to-day legal consultation and advisory support to business departments.Build and manage relationships with external law firms and legal advisors.Support company registration, corporate amendments and other corporate legal requirements.Manage trademark and intellectual property-related matters.Support the development and improvement of contract-management platforms and legal/compliance digitalization initiatives.Perform other legal and compliance responsibilities assigned by management.RequirementsBachelor's degree or above in Law, Economics, Finance or related discipline.Minimum 3 years' experience within Legal, Compliance, Corporate Legal or a related function.Strong knowledge of contract law, company/corporate law and intellectual property law.Strong experience in contract drafting, review and legal risk identification.Experience working across multiple business functions is preferred.Business-facing/in-house legal experience would be advantageous.Familiarity with the UAE legal and judicial environment is strongly preferred.Understanding of UAE business registration and intellectual-property procedures would be advantageous.Strong written communication, analytical and legal-documentation skills.Excellent stakeholder management and coordination capabilities.Detail-oriented with the ability to work effectively under pressure.Corporate Law | Commercial Law | Contract Law | Contract Management | Contract Drafting | Contract Review | Legal Compliance | Regulatory Compliance | Legal Advisory | Legal Risk Management | Legal Research | Litigation Management | Arbitration | Corporate Governance | Intellectual Property | Trademark | Company Law | Legal Documentation | Corporate Legal Affairs | Commercial Contracts | Legal Negotiation | External Counsel Management | UAE Law