REF 1672813
19.11.2024 | Abu Dhabi | full time
General
Location: Abu Dhabi
Occupancy: full time
To join : immediately
Description
A major international corporate services company requires an experienced compliance and legal expert to be based in Dubai.

This interesting role encompasses all legal aspects associated with working for an international company. As Head of Compliance and Legal you will oversee a team. Main duties will be dealing with all the legal compliance regulatory including acting as the money laundering officer (MLRO) for the organisation. Dealing with AML, client onboarding CDD and KYC verifications. As well as drafting legal documents including legal assessments and documentations.

The ideal candidate will have gained a minimum of 5 years as a lawyer and at least 3 years within a compliance / AML environment. Although the role is based in Dubai our client would like a fluent English and French speaker, Arabic would be an asset but not essential. You must be a qualified lawyer or an Attorney with a corporate and contract law background.

Our client will consider applicants who are looking to relocate to Dubai, however it would be desirable if you must have a good understanding of the region.


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Requirements
Holder of CMAS Certificate (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist)
Experienced with AML, Due Diligence, KYC, KYCC and certified by Central Bank of UAE
Provisions
Salary: to be discussed
Employment visa provided
Transport provided
Medical insurance
Publisher
direct employer
up to 50 employees