Legal Advisor Compliance Officer

Legal Advisor Compliance Officer Job Location Dubai UAE Key Responsibilities Review draft and enhance all external agreements including Landlord management contracts Vendor agreements Partnership MOUs Real estate brokerage contracts Service contracts fitout pest control etc Ensure all clauses protect company interests and comply with UAE law and DTCM guidelines Flag and resolve risks in all client touchpoints particularly clauses related to cancellations liabilities deposits guest disputes and damages Develop maintain and monitor compliance with Local laws and regulations DLD DTCM DED Trakhees DM etc Employment and labor laws in coordination with HR Advertising privacy and ecommerce rules as applicable to our platforms Audit internal processes to ensure legal compliance in daily operations Draft and update internal compliance manuals policies SOPs and legal disclaimers Coordinate with external legal consultants law firms where needed Vet every new landlord property agreement documents for potential legal issues Monitor guestrelated incidents or escalations and advise on response strategies Review and approve legal statements used in reservation T Cs website disclaimers invoices guest policies etc Assist in handling legal warnings complaints or disputes from landlords guests or government entities Maintain a centralized repository of all legal documents Track agreement expiry dates renewal terms and notice periods Ensure Arabic translation of legal documents as required by authorities Support licensing renewal and regulatory submissions Requirements Bachelor s degree in Law LLB or equivalent UAE law focus preferred Member of a recognized legal body in UAE or home country is a plus 3 6 years in a Legal or Compliance role preferably in UAEbased companies Experience in real estate hospitality or facility management is highly preferred Fluency in Arabic and English both written and spoken Excellent legal writing and contract drafting skills Strong knowledge of UAE civil commercial labour and real estate law Ability to review interpret and explain legal documents to nonlegal teams High attention to detail confidentiality and organizational skills