KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Lead the development and drafting of an appropriate Legislation, Policy framework for the Authority, while ensuring implementation is in alignment with local and federal legislation and international standards governing 8 principles of Dubai and to provide advice and commentary on legislative matters which impact the Authority, master developers and the free zone.
• Oversee and assure that the implementation and independent enforcement of applicable AML/CFT laws, regulations and policies in the free zone, in line

with the requirements and recommendations of the international advisory body (FATF).

• Manage the preparation of guidelines on new federal and local legislation impacting the Authority, the jurisdiction, master developers and other stakeholders.
• Benchmark new and/or updated legislation, laws and regulations of other jurisdictions in the UAE and internationally to recommend changes to the regulatory framework of the Authority.
• Govern the preparation of requests for legal opinion from the relevant governmental committee on the application of legislation in the zone and ensure outcomes are documented accordingly.
• Provide comprehensive advice on legal, regulatory, corporate, civil, and governance related matters to secure the Authority and its affiliates / subsidiaries against legal exposure and liability and offer sound legal risk assessment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Law; Master’s of Law an added value
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar role with at least 5 years of Management experience.

JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS:

• Knowledge of free zone laws, rules, and regulations in the region
• Excellent English & Arabic languages (both in oral & written communications)
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail

Please refer the Job description for details