Arabic Legal & Compliance Officer

Job description / Role

The role of the Arabic Legal & Compliance Officer is a new vacancy for an expanding team within a not for profit, independent organisation. Our client is an organisation that has become the largest in the world and leads by example with compassion and assistance in humanitarian aid. Hosting a community of UN agencies and Intergovernmental Organisations they aim to provide a wide range of services including: emergency preparedness; response and evacuation; licensing and government services; secure and cost efficient warehouses and facilities; access to partnerships and fundraising and the development of an innovation lab.

It is essential that candidates are able to speak Arabic and English fluently to a high standard, including reading and writing formats and preference will be given to those with experience of working within a UAE Governmental organisation. You will support the CEO, Board of Directors and Chairperson in ensuring all business processes are reviewed and monitored in line with the organization’s regulatory and compliance matters. Processes are also required to be applicable to all UAE and international laws to prevent illegal, unethical and improper conduct. As an ongoing process you will also develop new policies, procedures and forms across multiple departments and disciplines.

As the organisation works with several other external and intergovernmental organisations, the successful incumbent will regularly review legal documents and contracts in both Arabic and English which are issued by the CEO and will include insurance policies, registration and license documentation. The role will also include the supervision of the archiving and document management systems to ensure highly confidential information is secure and all associated administration is sound and complete within all files.

Requirements

In order to be successful in applying for this role you must possess exceptionally high standards of both the Arabic and English languages in spoken, reading and written format. At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role is required, preferably within governmental or NGO organisations. You will be adaptable, professional and commercially aware to ensure compliance and regulatory matters are adhered to at all times when new laws and recommendations are required.

About the Company

Irwin & Dow was established in 2013 to provide clients with a unique and highly personalised recruitment service, providing the very top calibre of candidates across the business support and secretarial function.

We provide a refreshing approach, working in close partnership with clients and candidates across diverse industry sectors; large MNC’s, government & semi -government entities, SME’s, local businesses and in the start-up and UHNWI support framework.

Great people equal great success: all our candidates are interviewed personally by a member of the team, and we develop longstanding and in-depth relationships with our clients, understanding their corporate culture and goals to ensure a successful outcome for both parties.

Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount, and we are pleased to be a partner of choice for clients and candidates.