Legal and Compliance Officer - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The Luxury Closet

Ahmed Al-Mansouri

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Description

The Luxury Closet is a company born in Dubai, the heart of luxury in the Arabian Peninsula, where we are redefining the world of luxury.

We seek to challenge the norms and build a sustainable company that is loved and admired, and inspires the modern-day luxury consumer.

Our aim is to unlock and curate the most valuable and exclusive closets from around the world.

What do we offer?

  • A young, dynamic and forwardthinking environment
  • Fast paced and very short decision times for changes
  • A canvas for you to truly excel
  • 99% of uptime on sunshine

About the role


We are looking for a Legal and Compliance Officer to ensure that our operations and business transactions follow all relevant legal and internal rules.

You will be required to ensure that the company operates in a legal and ethical manner at all times while meeting it's business objectives.


Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement an effective legal compliance program.
  • Create sound internal controls and monitor adherence to them.
  • Draft and revise company policies.
  • Proactively audit processes, practices and documents to identify weaknesses.
  • Evaluate business activities (e.g. investments) to assess compliance risk.
  • Collaborate with external auditors and HR when needed.
  • Set plans to manage a crisis or compliance violation.
  • Educate and train employees on regulations and industry practices.
  • Address employee concerns or questions on legal compliance.
  • Keep abreast of internal standards and business goals.
  • Handle Antimoney laundering matters and provide legal advice for execution.

Requirements:


  • Proven experience as a Compliance Officer or a similar role.
  • Experience in risk management.
  • Knowledge of legal requirements and controls (e.g. Anti-Money Laundering, or AML).
  • Familiarity with industry practices and professional standards.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Integrity and professional ethics.
  • Business acumen.
  • Teamwork skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • BSc/BA in law, finance, business administration or a related field.
  • Professional certification (e.g. Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP)) is a plus.

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