About the Firm A top-tier international law firm with a strong global presence, known for its progressive and commercially minded approach to legal advice, combining practical, business-focused thinking with deep legal expertise.

The Role The firm is looking for a Risk & Compliance Officer to join its Risk & Compliance team in Dubai, providing practice support across risk, regulatory compliance, and conflicts.

• Key ResponsibilitiesSupport matter inception and new client/matter onboarding in line with regulatory standards and firm policy
• Conduct client due diligence, review KYC documentation, and carry out AML and sanctions searches, escalating issues to the MLRO as needed
• Assist with the uniform application of engagement terms and review client-imposed terms
• Perform ongoing monitoring and risk assessment of client and matter changes
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date matter information
• Review and help keep firm policies current with regulatory requirements
• Support compliance reporting, including weekly/monthly status reports
• Help set up and maintain information barriers and insider lists
• Deliver internal training to embed best practice
• Contribute to research and process improvement projects
• Support Risk Lawyers with annual internal file audits
• Collaborate with Revenue & Collections, Marketing, and Conflicts teams as needed
• Respond to ad hoc requests from the business

• What We're Looking ForMinimum 1 year's experience in a compliance function within a regulated organisation. Prior experience within a law firm is not essential; however, candidates with a purely banking background are less likely to be suitable for this role
• Law degree or GDL qualification, with some legal work experience
• AML experience
• Fluency in Arabic and English is essential
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance frameworks
• Ability to identify conflicts and risk within a law firm (training provided if needed)
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information professionally
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks and projects, working both independently and as part of a global team
• High proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel

About the Firm A top-tier international law firm with a strong global presence, known for its progressive and commercially minded approach to legal advice, combining practical, business-focused thinking with deep legal expertise.

The Role The firm is looking for a Risk & Compliance Officer to join its Risk & Compliance team in Dubai, providing practice support across risk, regulatory compliance, and conflicts.

• Key ResponsibilitiesSupport matter inception and new client/matter onboarding in line with regulatory standards and firm policy
• Conduct client due diligence, review KYC documentation, and carry out AML and sanctions searches, escalating issues to the MLRO as needed
• Assist with the uniform application of engagement terms and review client-imposed terms
• Perform ongoing monitoring and risk assessment of client and matter changes
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date matter information
• Review and help keep firm policies current with regulatory requirements
• Support compliance reporting, including weekly/monthly status reports
• Help set up and maintain information barriers and insider lists
• Deliver internal training to embed best practice
• Contribute to research and process improvement projects
• Support Risk Lawyers with annual internal file audits
• Collaborate with Revenue & Collections, Marketing, and Conflicts teams as needed
• Respond to ad hoc requests from the business

• What We're Looking ForMinimum 1 year's experience in a compliance function within a regulated organisation. Prior experience within a law firm is not essential; however, candidates with a purely banking background are less likely to be suitable for this role
• Law degree or GDL qualification, with some legal work experience
• AML experience
• Fluency in Arabic and English is essential
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance frameworks
• Ability to identify conflicts and risk within a law firm (training provided if needed)
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information professionally
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks and projects, working both independently and as part of a global team
• High proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel
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