TRUST LAWYER (must have experience in trust law, corporate law, or financial services law)
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About the Role
A Trust and Wealth Management Firm in Dubai seeks an experienced Trust Lawyer to support its Trust Division. The role involves drafting trust deeds, ensuring compliance with UAE AML/CFT regulations, and providing legal advice on trust structures.
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Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and maintain Trust Deeds and trust related legal documentation
- Develop and update legal templates, precedents, and documentation for the Trust Division
- Provide legal advice on trust structures, fiduciary arrangements, and trust products
- Ensure compliance with UAE AML/CFT regulations and applicable Free Zone requirements
- Oversee Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), sanctions screening, and compliance procedures
- Support and manage goAML reporting and related regulatory obligations
- Conduct internal compliance reviews, monitoring activities, and risk assessments
- Assist with the preparation and review of trust accounts, policies, and regulatory manuals
- Deliver internal training on trust law, trust products, and compliance matters
- Support the development of new trust products and services
- Stay informed of international trust, wealth management, and tax developments
- Liaise with regulators, advisors, auditors, and internal stakeholders when required
Requirements
- Degree in Law (LLB, JD, or equivalent)
- Background in Trust Law, Corporate Law, Private Client, Wealth Management, or Financial Services Law
- Strong knowledge of UAE AML/CFT regulations and compliance requirements
- Experience working within trust companies, fiduciary services, financial institutions, law firms, or related sectors
- Excellent legal drafting, analytical, and advisory skills
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Summary
- We are seeking an experienced Trust Lawyer to support its Trust Division and ensure legal, regulatory, and compliance excellence across trust structures and fiduciary services.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and maintain Trust Deeds and trust related legal documentation
- Develop and update legal templates, precedents, and documentation for the Trust Division
- Provide legal advice on trust structures, fiduciary arrangements, and trust products
- Ensure compliance with UAE AML/CFT regulations and applicable Free Zone requirements
- Oversee Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), sanctions screening, and compliance procedures
- Support and manage goAML reporting and related regulatory obligations
- Conduct internal compliance reviews, monitoring activities, and risk assessments
- Assist with the preparation and review of trust accounts, policies, and regulatory manuals
- Deliver internal training on trust law, trust products, and compliance matters
- Support the development of new trust products and services
- Stay informed of international trust, wealth management, and tax developments relevant to the business
- Liaise with regulators, advisors, auditors, and internal stakeholders when required
Requirements
- Degree in Law (LLB, JD, or equivalent)
- Background in Trust Law, Corporate Law, Private Client, Wealth Management, or Financial Services Law
- Strong knowledge of UAE AML/CFT regulations and compliance requirements
- Experience working within trust companies, fiduciary services, financial institutions, law firms, or related sectors
- Experience with goAML, CDD, EDD, sanctions screening, and compliance frameworks is highly advantageous
- Excellent legal drafting, analytical, and advisory skills
- Strong attention to detail and risk awareness
- Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information professionally
- Professional communication and stakeholder management skills
Benefits
- Salary: AED 15,000 – 18,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)
- Annual Air Ticket
- Medical Insurance
- UAE Labor Law Benefits
- Monday to Friday work schedule
Ideal Candidate
- A detail oriented legal professional with expertise in trust and fiduciary matters, strong compliance knowledge, and the ability to provide practical legal guidance in a regulated financial services environment.
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