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NOW HIRING: LEGAL SPECIALIST – IT ACT, AML & ML EXPERTISE

About the Role:

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial, tech, and cross-border contracts
• Advise stakeholders on risk, liabilities, indemnities, and dispute resolution clauses

• Monitor and ensure organizational compliance with Indian Information Technology Act, and UAE AML/ML regulations
• Create policies and frameworks to align data protection, privacy, cybersecurity, and anti-fraud measures across both regions

• Conduct legal due diligence, structure transaction documentation, manage filings, and support post-deal integration
• Support on capital structuring, shareholder agreements, and joint venture arrangements

• Represent the company in civil, commercial, and employment disputes
• Handle case strategy and manage external counsel in both India and the UAE

• Advise HR on employment contracts, termination procedures, disputes, and policy compliance
• Stay updated on evolving labor laws in both jurisdictions

• Stay ahead of evolving regulatory environments across both India and UAE
• Ensure business operations stay legally sound, especially in regulated sectors

Qualifications & Skills:

• LLB (Mandatory); LLM or post-grad specialization in Corporate Law/IT Law is a plus
• Qualified to practice in India (UAE qualification is a bonus)

• 8–10 years of legal experience in India, including in-house legal department roles
• Minimum 3 years UAE experience in corporate legal/compliance environments
• Exposure to high-stakes negotiations, contract lifecycle management, and compliance frameworks
• Solid experience with cross-border legal frameworks, especially IT law, AML regulations, and corporate structuring

• Expert knowledge of Indian IT Act, UAE AML Laws, and international ML standards
• Business-savvy with the ability to work closely with non-legal teams
• Strong legal drafting and negotiation chops
• Able to work independently, manage priorities, and maintain a sharp eye for legal and reputational risks
• Arabic proficiency is a plus, but not required

Why You Should Apply:

• Work with a highly reputed UAE business group involved in strategic sectors
• Be part of a forward-thinking legal team managing bi-jurisdictional challenges
• Competitive compensation with room for professional growth and international exposure
• You’ll be the go-to brain for legal sanity in a rapidly scaling business environment