Senior Consultant – ERS (GRC - Legal & Regulatory Compliance)

Job Description

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage regulatory compliance reviews and risk assessments, gap assessments, and compliance maturity assessments across diverse sectors.
• Design and enhance legal and compliance frameworks, policies, procedures, and control environments aligned with UAE laws, regulatory expectations, and international best practices.
• Interpret and apply UAE laws and regulatory requirements, providing clear, actionable guidance to clients.
• Oversee the development of regulatory obligation registers and compliance monitoring programs.
• Monitor regulatory developments and emerging supervisory trends, proactively assessing their implications for client operations.
• Lead client interviews, workshops, and stakeholder discussions to assess compliance frameworks and governance structures.
• Supervise and review the work of junior team members, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
• Support in leading legal and compliance audits, including planning, executing, interviewing, and reporting.
• Draft and review high-quality reports, executive summaries, and board-level materials with practical recommendations.
• Identify legal and regulatory risks and control gaps, and develop remediation roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Contribute to the development of internal methodologies, templates, and thought leadership initiatives within the Legal & Regulatory Compliance Function.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) – preferred.
• Master’s degree in Law (LLM or other postgraduate qualification in Law) – preferred.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in legal advisory, regulatory compliance, risk advisory, or internal audit.
• Demonstrated expertise in analyzing, interpreting, and applying UAE laws, regulatory frameworks, and supervisory expectations.
• Strong regulatory research capabilities using LexisNexis and other legal research platforms.
• Excellent report-writing, drafting, and presentation skills in English, with strong analytical rigor and attention to detail.
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and facilitating regulatory discussions.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deliver high-quality outputs within tight timelines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Attributes

• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks issued by key UAE regulators (e.g., SCA, CBUAE, FSRA (ADGM), ADAA, DFSA, and other sectoral authorities).
• Prior experience within a consulting or professional services firm.
• Professional certifications in compliance, internal audit, fraud examination, or regulatory advisory (e.g., CFE, CCEP, ICA, CIA) are advantageous.
• Proficiency in Arabic (spoken and written) is a plus.