Compliance Officer

Job Title: Junior Compliance Associate
Location: Dubai
Reports To: Compliance Manager

Salary: AED 150,000 to AED 170,000

Role Overview

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Junior Compliance Associate to support our Risk & Compliance operations across all of our current and future locations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in legal compliance within an international and dynamic legal business. Reporting directly to the Compliance Manager in Dubai, the role offers hands-on experience in maintaining regulatory standards, implementing compliance solutions, and ensuring best practices across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Compliance Manager in implementing and monitoring firm-wide risk and compliance policies.
• Support day-to-day compliance checks and procedures for client onboarding, including the use of Legl and Armalytix tools.
• Help ensure that all matter-level risk assessments are completed, documented, and appropriately signed off.
• Maintain records and documentation to support regulatory audits and visits.
• Conduct basic research and assist in updating internal guidance based on SRA standards and other applicable regulatory frameworks.
• Coordinate with members and other teams to help maintain compliance logs, registers, and reports.
• Assist with training logistics, policy rollouts, and internal communications related to risk and compliance.
• Provide administrative support for regulatory inquiries and internal audit processes.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience in a compliance, legal admin, or professional services support role is preferred.
• Familiarity with UK. Dubai or Australia legal regulatory environments is advantageous; willingness to learn is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Organised, with the ability to prioritise tasks and work under guidance in a structured environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office; experience with compliance platforms (e.g. Legl, Armalytix) is a plus.
• A keen interest in risk, regulation, and legal operations.

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree or coursework in law, business, compliance, or a related field.
• Professional compliance or legal support certifications (e.g. ICA, CILEX) are a plus but not required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED150,000.00 - AED170,000.00 per year