Senior Consultant - ERS (GRC - Legal & Regulatory Compliance)

Job Description

Senior Consultant - GRCS (Legal & Regulatory Compliance)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Consultant - GRCS (Legal & Regulatory Compliance) with a strong legal background and demonstrated experience in regulatory compliance advisory. The role requires demonstration of strong technical expertise in UAE regulatory frameworks, the ability to independently manage client engagements, and leadership in engagement delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage regulatory compliance reviews and risk assessments, gap assessments, and compliance maturity assessments across diverse sectors.
• Design and enhance legal and compliance frameworks, policies, procedures, and control environments aligned with UAE laws, regulatory expectations, and international best practices.
• Interpret and apply UAE laws and regulatory requirements, providing clear, actionable guidance to clients.
• Oversee the development of regulatory obligation registers and compliance monitoring programs.
• Monitor regulatory developments and emerging supervisory trends, proactively assessing their implications for client operations.
• Lead client interviews, workshops, and stakeholder discussions to assess compliance frameworks and governance structures.
• Supervise and review the work of junior team members, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
• Support in leading legal and compliance audits, including planning, executing, interviewing, and reporting.
• Draft and review high quality reports, executive summaries, and board level materials with practical recommendations.
• Identify legal and regulatory risks and control gaps, and develop remediation roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Contribute to the development of internal methodologies, templates, and thought leadership initiatives within the Legal & Regulatory Compliance Function.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - preferred.
• Master's degree in Law (LLM or other postgraduate qualification in Law) - preferred.
• 5-8 years of relevant experience in legal advisory, regulatory compliance, risk advisory, or internal audit.
• Demonstrated expertise in analyzing, interpreting, and applying UAE laws, regulatory frameworks, and supervisory expectations.
• Strong regulatory research capabilities using LexisNexis and other legal research platforms.
• Excellent report writing, drafting, and presentation skills in English, with strong analytical rigor and attention to detail.
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and facilitating regulatory discussions.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deliver high quality outputs within tight timelines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Attributes

• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks issued by key UAE regulators (e.g., SCA, CBUAE, FSRA (ADGM), ADAA, DFSA, and other sectoral authorities).
• Prior experience within a consulting or professional services firm.
• Professional certifications in compliance, internal audit, fraud examination, or regulatory advisory (e.g., CFE, CCEP, ICA, CIA) are advantageous.
• Proficiency in Arabic (spoken and written) is a plus.