Senior Legal & Compliance Counsel

Overview

• This is a strategic, high-impact role offering broad exposure across legal, regulatory, compliance and corporate matters on an international scale.
• Working closely with the General Counsel and senior leadership team, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the organisation s ongoing expansion while ensuring robust governance, compliance and risk management frameworks are maintained across multiple jurisdictions.
• The position would suit a commercially minded lawyer who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and enjoys operating as a true business partner.
• Key Responsibilities of the Senior Legal & Compliance Counsel in Dubai
• Provide strategic legal advice across a broad range of commercial, regulatory, compliance and corporate matters
• Develop, implement and maintain compliance frameworks, policies and governance procedures aligned with international best practice
• Support regulatory engagement and ensure the organisation operates within all applicable legal and regulatory requirements
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, supplier contracts, partnership agreements and vendor documentation
• Assist with corporate governance matters, including board support, company secretarial coordination and statutory compliance obligations
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders to identify legal and regulatory risks and implement practical, commercially focused solutions
• Manage relationships with external counsel across multiple jurisdictions
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting the business internationally
• Compensation and Benefits for This Dubai Legal & Compliance Role
• Competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits
• International exposure across multiple jurisdictions and business lines
• High-visibility role working closely with senior leadership and executive stakeholders
• Strong long-term career progression opportunities
• Collaborative, ambitious, and high-performing working culture
• Why This Senior Legal Counsel Opportunity in Dubai Stands Out
• This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing international organisation at a pivotal stage of its evolution.
• The successful candidate will have real visibility, influence and ownership across both legal and compliance functions, working directly with senior leadership on strategically important matters.
• Offering a broad and commercially driven remit within a dynamic and fast-paced environment, the role provides an excellent platform for an ambitious lawyer looking to accelerate their career within a global business.