Legal & Compliance Lead - أخصائي الشؤون القانونية والامتثال

Legal & Compliance Lead

DEPARTMENT: Legal and Compliance Department
REPORTING TO: Head of Legal and Compliance

Role Purpose
To support the Head of Legal and Compliance across the Company's legal, regulatory, and governance affairs — including legal research, drafting, transaction support, and records management — and to lead the design, implementation, and day-to-day monitoring of the Company's legal compliance program, ensuring the Company's adherence to applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and the Shareholders' Agreement.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Legal Advisory and Research Support
• Provides legal research and preliminary advice on corporate, commercial, tender, employment, and other matters, escalating complex or high-risk questions to the Head of Legal and Compliance.
• Conducts legal research on Omani and GCC laws, regulations, and market practices relevant to the Company's business and investments.
Contracts and Transaction Support
• Drafts, reviews, and proofreads NDAs, MoUs, contracts, and other legal documents at various stages of investment.
• Supports the legal due diligence of target companies, including document collection, review, and preparation of due diligence summaries.
• Supports the legal aspects of establishing new companies and subsidiaries, including preparation of incorporation documents, board resolutions, proxy forms, and powers of attorney.
Legal Records and Corporate Documentation
• Maintains, organises, and updates the Company's legal records and contracts database (founding documents, commercial registrations, authorised signatories, lists of directors, minutes, and other official records).
• Monitors and ensures timely renewal of commercial registrations, licences, and other statutory filings.
• Reviews translation of documents (Arabic / English) and ensures accuracy and consistency of legal terminology.
Compliance Program Leadership
• Develops, implements, and monitors the Company's legal compliance program.
• Monitors operational processes and procedures — including through the Company's compliance management platform — to ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and the Shareholders' Agreement.
• Conducts regular compliance risk assessments, internal reviews, and audits, and follows up on the closure of corrective actions.
• Reviews and updates compliance policies and procedures periodically to reflect current laws and Company practices.
Regulatory Monitoring and AML / KYC
• Tracks new laws, regulations, and amendments relevant to the Company's business, and prepares regulatory update summaries for the Head of Legal and Compliance and Management.
• Performs KYC / AML screening and due diligence checks on counterparties, and escalates red flags in line with the Company's AML policies.
Reporting and Registers
• Maintains compliance registers and records.
• Prepares clear and concise compliance reports and dashboards for the Management.
Training, Awareness and Stakeholder Engagement
• Trains and raises staff awareness on compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory changes.
• Liaises with external legal consultants, government authorities, and regulators.
• Performs any other tasks delegated as and when required.

Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Law or a related field.
• A professional certification in compliance or AML (e.g., ACAMS, ICA) is an added advantage.
Professional Experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in legal and/or compliance roles, preferably within investment, financial services, or a corporate environment.
• Working knowledge of Omani commercial law and corporate governance, with exposure to AML policy and risk management considered an advantage.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English (spoken and written).

Communication and Working Relationships
Internal
• Head of Legal and Compliance — for day-to-day supervision, legal assignments, escalation of compliance matters, and review of outputs.
• Senior Management — for compliance reporting and updates on regulatory matters.
• All departments — for compliance monitoring, policy guidance, and contract / documentation support.
External
• Regulatory bodies and government authorities — for filings, renewals, and compliance matters.
• External legal consultants and advisors — for coordination on legal assignments.
• Counterparties and business partners — for KYC / AML documentation and due diligence.
• External auditors — for providing compliance records and supporting reviews.

The job holder may be required to undertake additional responsibilities depending on Management and Business requirements.