Head of Legal

Head of Legal Al Ramz Corporation P.J.S.C. is seeking a Head of Legal to join our growing team. The Head of Legal leads the Legal Department and is responsible for safeguarding Al Ramz Group's legal rights, ensuring compliance with UAE laws and SCA/ADX/DFM/DFSA/ADGM FSRA regulations, managing all corporate legal matters, litigation, contracts, and legal risks. The role oversees legal strategy, regulatory interpretation, corporate structuring, licensing, and internal legal processes.

To review and provide expertise on all legal matters associated with Al Ramz Corporation and its subsidiaries. Will act as the expert on SCA, ADX, DFM, DFSA and ADGM FSRA compliance regulations and through this role provide legal advice and guidance on all related matters in coordination with Risk Department and Compliance Department. Develop and review legal agreements on behalf of the company. Handle all external legal engagements on behalf of Al Ramz and keep abreast with latest updates to UAE laws, fees, services, and legal regulations that impact the business of Al Ramz.

• Legal Advisory & Consultation Management
  • Oversee and prioritise all legal requests submitted by other Al Ramz business units in accordance with the office policy.
  • Ensure timely delivery of legal advice and maintain proper record of the advice given.
  • Provide verbal or written advice based on law, facts, and regulatory requirements.
• Agreements and Legal Matters
  • Develop and implement a corporate legal strategy to promote and protect the company's matters.
  • Ensure that all agreements signed by Al Ramz legally express its rights and responsibilities; comply with current laws; and are valid through registration, recording etc. by reviewing and providing legal advice/recommendation.
  • Ensure compliance with statutory legal requirements. Work closely with the Compliance Department as needed to resolve legal compliance issues.
  • Minimize the risks of Al Ramz being fined by regulators or sued in courts by promoting compliance to rules, regulations, and laws in UAE.
• SCA, ADX, DFM, DFSA, ADGM FSRA Regulations
  • Act as the expert and provide advice and recommendations on all matters relating to SCA, ADX, DFM, DFSA and ADGM FSRA regulations.
  • Keep informed and updated on all developments and changes in laws, rules and regulation affecting the operations of the Company.
• Litigation
  • Direct and oversee all litigation and dispute matters (including suits, investigations and administrative proceedings) involving Al Ramz.
  • Develop and maintain a Litigation Register updated weekly with timelines, status, and conclusions.
  • Ensure timely engagement of external attorneys (within 5 days of service).
  • Oversee coordination between departments and external counsel, ensuring timely responses.
  • Attend all legal meetings with external counsel and monitor case strategy, costs, and outcomes.
  • Ensure strict compliance with regulatory reporting and confidentiality requirements regarding investigations.
  • Advise on negotiation and dispute management with individual clients and/or organizations by applying expert knowledge in legal matters and recommending courses of action to management.
• External Legal Counsel Oversight
  • Lead due diligence, onboarding, and supervision of external law firms.
  • Conduct biennial performance assessments using qualitative and quantitative metrics.
  • Manage external legal budgets, fee negotiations, and cost control.
• Agreement Database and Legal Files
  • Maintain a database of all information related to legal and ADX and DFM regulation matters.
  • Review, draft, and negotiate all company contracts, ensuring compliance with internal templates and UAE law.
  • Maintain and update all Al Ramz house-form contract templates (SLAs, MSAs, NDAs, MoUs, MoAs, WSOs, PO T&Cs) in accordance with the 3-year review cycle and ensure that the latest versions are available on internal portal for easy access by Al Ramz staff.
  • Establish and manage a Contract Register.
  • Maintain custody of all original executed legal contracts submitted by business units and ensure proper archiving.
• Client Delegation of Authorised Person (PGAAS)
  • The Head of Legal oversees the preparation, review, and approval of all client Delegation of Authorized Person documents (PGAAS) used for operating brokerage accounts. This responsibility forms part of the client onboarding process and requires close coordination with the Customer Service team and the Compliance team to ensure that each delegation is legally valid, accurately documented, and compliant with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Power of Attorney & Delegation of Authority Control
  • Approve issuance of all Power of Attorneys; enforce rules for specific POAs and prevent unauthorized delegation.
  • Initiate and recommend the following actions for MD/CEO and Board approval:
    • Formation/dissolution of entities
    • Commencement of litigation/arbitration
    • Issuance of guarantees or security
    • Termination of contracts
    • Signing of major agreements and NDAs
• Corporate Secretarial Assistance & Structuring
  • Lead and oversee incorporation, dissolution, and corporate restructuring of entities across Al Ramz Group.
  • Lead and oversee new financial service license application with ADGM FSRA, and monitor external consultant's work quality and progress.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable laws (Companies Law, Tax Laws, SCA Regulations, etc.).
  • Draft and review MOAs for new entities and amendments.
  • Coordinate with regulators and stakeholders (Finance, HR, Compliance) to secure approvals.
• Internal and External Stakeholder Management
  • Work with departmental leadership and key stakeholders in the Company by overseeing and ensuring legal compliance across the business, maintaining the business's integrity both internally and externally (reputational risk). Support executive and Board of Directors with legal reporting matters.
  Knowledge Development and Sharing
  • Track all changes in UAE laws, SCA/ADX/DFM/DFSA/ADGM FSRA regulations, and regulatory circulars.
  • Maintain subscriptions to relevant legal databases and gazettes.
  • Provide timely update on changes in UAE laws and regulations to management, Compliance and Risk teams, and any relevant business units which are relevant to Al Ramz's business.
  • Lead legal training, workshops, and roadshows for staff to update on any significant changes in laws and regulations (e.g. Federal AML/CFT laws, Federal Commercial Companies Law, Federal and ADGM employment laws and regulations).
• Licensing renewal and Regulatory Compliance
  • Coordinate with relevant internal departments (Compliance team, Corporate Affairs Officer) to track licensing status and regulatory changes.
  • Coordinate with Compliance and other departments regarding regulatory submissions.
  • Monitor changes in licensing conditions and ensure timely implementation.
  • The Head of Legal serves as a mandatory member of the Insider Committee, which is responsible for ensuring compliance with insider-trading rules. The Head of Legal oversees the verification of employee trading information, and ensures the accuracy and completeness of the quarterly Insider Report submitted to DFM in a timely manner.
  • The role ensures the Committee's processes follow regulatory expectations.
  • The Head of Legal supports Human Capital team for maintaining internal awareness of trading restrictions and reinforces compliance requirements for Al Ramz staff who have access to sensitive or confidential information.
  • The Head of Legal is a mandatory member of the Procurement Committee, providing legal review and assurance across all procurement activities.
  • Responsibilities include assessing legal and contractual risks in vendor proposals, evaluating the adequacy of terms and conditions, and ensuring adherence to approved templates, governing-law requirements, and the Delegation of Authority framework.
  • The Head of Legal validates that procurement decisions comply with company policies, regulatory obligations, and contractual-risk standards.
  • The role reviews vendor due-diligence findings, identifies legal exposures, and advises the Committee before final approvals.

Qualifications:

• Mandatory: Degree in Law (preferably with specialisation in Commercial Law) with strong experience in financial sector.
• Must be a qualified lawyer, licensed to practice law in a recognized jurisdiction and currently in good standing.
• Desirable: Master's degree in Law.
• Extensive knowledge of corporate law, disclosure requirements, compliance mandates.
• Experienced in negotiation and dispute management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of securities brokerage/asset management/fund management/ financial advisory, market making and liquidity provision practices and UAE listed companies compliance.
• Good analytical, judgmental and interpretative skills.
• Understanding of the regulatory environment - SCA, ADX, DFM, DFSA and ADGM FSRA rules and regulations.
• Excellent communications and presentation skills, fluent in Arabic and English.

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