Legal and Compliance Officer Job Vacancy in UAE Dubai
Founded in 1896 and headquartered in London, UK, Knight Frank is one of the world\'s leading independent real estate consultancies. |
The Legal and Compliance Officer is responsible for overseeing and ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory standards within the organization. This role involves reviewing and advising on legal agreements, managing compliance programs, and providing support for Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) activities. The position requires a detailed-oriented individual who can effectively navigate complex legal landscapes and regulatory requirements while supporting various internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Analyze and review Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and brokerage transaction agreements
Provide advice on contractual issues, legal matters, and potential risks related to consultancy and brokerage.
Manage and oversee all compliance programs.
Investigate and address compliance violations.
Monitor regulatory changes, relevant laws, and regulations across the business; prepare and present reports for management.
Ensure adherence to complaint handling procedures; maintain records of complaints and actions taken.
Conduct continuous training and assessments for team members to ensure compliance awareness.
Perform general administrative tasks, including file creation and maintenance of ongoing administrative projects.
Implement and manage Customer Due Diligence (CDD) onboarding processes, including sanctions checks and verifications according to established procedures.
Provide CDD and AML support to all levels of stakeholders and external clients.
Review brokerage agreements and transactions in the context of CDD and AML compliance.
Assist with ongoing monitoring of clients.
Maintain and manage workflow in collaboration with the legal department.
Ensure achievement of weekly targets in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant CDD and AML regulations.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of the CDD function.