Compliance Officer- Legal Contracts at Bamboo Card

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial Contract Law, Regulatory Compliance, Legal Drafting, Negotiation, UAE Regulatory Frameworks, Risk Management, AML/KYC Governance, Dispute Resolution, Litigation Management, Contract Review, Stakeholder Management, Fintech, Digital Payments, E-commerce, Due Diligence, Sanctions Screening

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Description

We are seeking an experienced Compliance Officer with a strong legal background to lead contractual compliance, regulatory adherence, and KYC/AML governance across our global e-commerce operations. This role will take primary responsibility for reviewing, negotiating, and approving agreements with both suppliers and customers, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, risk management standards, and company policies. The position also oversees AML/KYC processes and supports dispute resolution and litigation management. This is a control-function role with direct impact on legal risk exposure and regulatory positioning. Skills & Competencies: • Strong expertise in commercial contract law and regulatory compliance. • Advanced legal drafting and negotiation capability. • Sound understanding of UAE regulatory frameworks and cross-border transactions. • Risk-oriented mindset with strong analytical capabilities. • High attention to detail and strong documentation discipline. • Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision. • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Personal Attributes: • Experience building compliance frameworks from the ground up. • Familiarity with payment services, stored value products, or financial technology models. • Strong commercial awareness and pragmatic legal judgment. Qualifications & Education: • Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB or equivalent).Professional • Professional certification in Compliance or AML (e.g., CAMS) is preferred. Qualifications & Experience: • Minimum 5+ years of experience in commercial contract review, negotiation, regulatory compliance, and AML/KYC governance. • Experience in-house within fintech, digital payments, e-commerce, banking, or financial services is highly preferred. • Demonstrated experience reviewing both supplier and customer agreements independently. Contract Review, Negotiation & Legal Advisory • Lead the review, drafting, and negotiation of commercial agreements including customer agreements, supplier/vendor contracts, partnership agreements, NDAs, and service agreements. • Ensure contractual terms appropriately allocate risk and protect company interests. • Identify and mitigate legal, financial, and regulatory risks within contractual frameworks. • Develop and standardize contract templates and approval matrices. • Provide legal advisory support to Sales, Operations, Finance, and Management. • Oversee contract amendments, renewals, and dispute-related correspondence. Regulatory Compliance & Governance: • Ensure compliance with applicable UAE laws and relevant international regulatory frameworks affecting e-commerce, fintech, digital payments, and cross-border transactions. • Develop, implement, and monitor internal compliance policies and procedures. • Maintain a structured compliance monitoring framework. • Prepare compliance reports for senior management. • Act as point of contact for regulatory inquiries, audits, and inspections. AML & KYC Oversight: • Oversee and manage KYC/AML processes for customers, suppliers, and financial institutions. • Review and approve KYC documentation prior to submission to banks and counterparties. • Conduct risk-based due diligence and sanctions screening. • Ensure adherence to UAE AML regulations and international best practices. • Maintain audit-ready AML/KYC documentation and risk assessments. Contract Lifecycle & Risk Management: • Establish and maintain a structured contract lifecycle management system. • Conduct periodic reviews of active agreements to ensure regulatory compliance and commercial alignment. • Develop internal controls around contract approval authority. • Monitor key contractual obligations and exposure limits. Litigation & Dispute Management: • Coordinate with external legal counsel on disputes and litigation matters. • Assess legal exposure and recommend strategic actions. • Manage documentation, evidence collation, and reporting for ongoing cases. • Support pre-litigation negotiation and settlement discussions. Internal Training & Cross- Functional Collaboration • Conduct internal training sessions on contractual risk awareness, AML/KYC obligations, and regulatory compliance. • Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Finance to ensure commercial objectives align with compliance standards. • Promote a culture of proactive risk identification and regulatory adherence. • Competitive compensation aligned with experience. • Strategic role with direct impact on company risk posture. • Collaborative high performance work environment

Responsibilities

The officer will lead the review, negotiation, and approval of commercial agreements with suppliers and customers, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and company policies across global e-commerce operations. This role also oversees AML/KYC processes, manages contract lifecycles, and supports dispute resolution and litigation management.