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ALTIVON FZCO seeks a Legal Counsel or Compliance Specialist with deep knowledge of USD cross-border transaction risks and UAE AML frameworks. You will vet transactional documentation, conduct Enhanced Due Diligence, and ensure compliance with local and international regulations.
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Responsibilities
- Provide practical legal and compliance advice on high stakes, cross border transactions denominated in U.S. Dollars
- Navigate the intersection of UAE Central Bank/Executive Office for AML/CTF rules and international frameworks (OFAC, UN, EU lists)
- Conduct comprehensive counterparty risk screening, UBO verification, and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
- Identify and mitigate potential correspondent banking bottlenecks or transaction blocks
- Review and draft transactional agreements to include robust protective AML/Sanctions clauses
Requirements
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB/LLM) or recognized professional compliance certification (e.g., CAMS)
- 4+ years of hands on legal or compliance experience within the UAE handling international transactions
- Demonstrated expertise in managing USD clearing risks and OFAC sanctions screening
- Familiarity with transaction monitoring tools and databases (e.g., World Check, Thomson Reuters)
- Strong command of English; Chinese/Mandarin bilingual is an advantage
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Overview
- We are a growing organization in the UAE looking for a specialized Legal Counsel or Compliance Specialist on a Project Based / Full Time contract.
- With recent updates to UAE's AML framework and increasing complexity surrounding OFAC and UN sanctions screening, we require a professional with deep, practical knowledge of USD denominated cross border transaction risks.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide practical legal and compliance advice on high stakes, cross border transactions denominated in U.S. Dollars (USD).
- Navigate the intersection of UAE Central Bank/Executive Office for AML/CTF rules and international frameworks (OFAC, UN, EU lists).
- Conduct comprehensive counterparty risk screening, UBO verification, and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD).
- Identify and mitigate potential correspondent banking bottlenecks or transaction blocks.
- Review and draft transactional agreements to include robust protective AML/Sanctions clauses.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Bachelor of Laws (LLB/LLM) or a recognized professional compliance certification (e.g., CAMS).
- Experience: 4+ years of hands on legal or compliance experience within the UAE handling international transactions.
- Technical Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in managing USD clearing risks and OFAC sanctions screening.
- Familiarity with transaction monitoring tools and databases (e.g., World Check, Thomson Reuters, or similar) is highly preferred.
- Strong command of English; Chinese/Mandarin Bilingual is advantage.
What We Offer
- Salary: Competitive, based on experience
- Dynamic working environment with a direct impact on high value business operations.
Application Questions
- How many years of experience do you have advising on AML and sanctions compliance matters?
- Do you have hands on experience handling cross border transactions denominated in U.S. dollars?
- Are you licensed to practice law in the UAE (or eligible for registration with the relevant UAE authority)?
- Which of the following best describes your area of expertise? OFAC/U.S. sanctions compliance, UN/EU sanctions compliance, UAE domestic AML/CFT compliance, Correspondent banking & cross border payment disputes, A combination of the above
- Briefly describe a matter you've handled involving a sanctions or AML issue in a cross border USD transaction.
Work Location
- In person
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