About the Role
The Legal & Compliance Associate is responsible for managing contracts, legal documents, and compliance tracking across the Group and its clients. This role includes reviewing agreements, identifying non-standard terms for approval, coordinating with external counsel, and corporate service providers. Note that the position does not provide legal advice or approve legal positions.
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Key Responsibilities
Contract Review
- Review supplier, client and partner agreements against the Group SOP.
- Identify non-standard terms, including liability, termination, and payments.
- Prepare review summaries with recommended positions for approvers.
- Prepare standard agreements and NDAs from approved templates.
Contract & Obligations Management
- Maintain a central contract register across the Group and all client entities.
- Track renewal dates, notice periods and auto-renewal windows.
- Track contractual obligations, including payment terms, minimum fees and service levels.
- Alert contract owners to upcoming deadlines early for informed decisions.
Client Contract Support
- Act as the primary contact for clients on contract and compliance matters.
- Deliver reports on upcoming renewals, deadlines and outstanding actions.
- Coordinate contract negotiations between clients and counterparties.
- Review client work against service agreements to support accurate billing.
External Counsel Management
- Determine when matters require external counsel, using agreed criteria.
- Brief external counsel with clear scope, documents and deadlines.
- Track external legal spend by client and matter against agreed budgets.
- Ensure external legal costs are recorded for recharge to the relevant client.
Corporate & Entity Compliance
- Track entity set-ups for the Group and clients with corporate service providers.
- Maintain a calendar for licences, filings, registrations and regulatory deadlines.
- Coordinate board resolutions, powers of attorney and signatory records.
- Complete due diligence and KYC checks before agreements are signed.
Legal Standards & Document Control
- Build and maintain the Legal & Compliance function’s operating manual.
- Maintain the template library for common agreements, NDAs and policies.
- Manage the document repository, signed versions and e-signature workflows.
- Enforce access controls so each client's documents remain strictly confidential.
Requirements
- 3+ years as a paralegal, contracts administrator or corporate services executive.
- Proven experience reviewing commercial agreements, contracts and terms and conditions.
- Experience maintaining contract registers, renewal trackers or compliance calendars.
- Working knowledge of company set-up, licensing and corporate filings.
- Experience coordinating with external lawyers and corporate service providers.
- Excellent written English and strong attention to detail.
- A degree, diploma or certificate in law, paralegal studies or a related field.
Nice to Have
- Experience across multiple jurisdictions, including the UAE and UK.
- Experience in technology, payments or regulated industries.
- Experience with contract management or e-signature platforms.
- Experience supporting multiple clients or entities at the same time.
Benefits
At the company, we value each team member and believe in building high-performing teams within a collaborative, close-knit scale-up environment that encourages ownership, accountability, and long-term growth.
With European roots and operations across six countries, we have an established presence in Dubai and are now actively expanding our footprint in the region. As we grow, we are focused on strengthening our culture with people who are driven, commercially minded, and committed to building strong working relationships and a shared team spirit.
Our global team delivers a wide range of technology, operational, and consulting solutions to clients. In an increasingly complex and tightly regulated environment, our clients need more than just world-class technology, they need experienced partners who can guide them through regulatory, operational, and compliance challenges.
Why Join Us?
- Make an Impact: Your work will directly contribute to our organizational growth and financial health.
- Collaborate Globally: Work with dynamic teams across multiple countries.
- Innovative Environment: We value ideas and move fast to implement improvements.
- Great Culture: We work hard, support each other, and enjoy what we do.
What We Offer
- Premium Medical Insurance: Your health and well-being are our priority.
- Performance-Based Bonuses: Annual rewards based on your contribution and impact.
- Corporate Benefits: Including gifts for special occasions and team-building activities.
