Role overview
Our client is a prominent Abu Dhabi government entity recognised for its forward-thinking initiatives and commitment to excellence. Due to continued organisational development, the entity is seeking a Compliance and Regulatory Lawyer to support governance, regulatory alignment and risk oversight.
Key responsibilities
- Advise on UAE regulatory frameworks, government compliance obligations and policy interpretation
- Support the development, implementation and monitoring of compliance programmes
- Draft internal policies, governance frameworks and regulatory guidelines
- Provide legal support on regulatory inquiries, audits and cross-departmental compliance initiatives
- Collaborate with senior government stakeholders and external authorities
Candidate profile
- Common law qualified with 10+ years' PQE
- Experienced in compliance and regulatory advisory
- Technically strong with excellent analytical and communication skills
- Experienced at a recognised law firm or government-related entity
- Confident managing senior internal and external stakeholders
About Meyssa Legal
Meyssa Legal places lawyers across private practice and in-house roles in the UAE, with deep experience in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. We work consultatively with leading firms, in-house teams, and senior counsel across banking and finance, disputes, corporate, regulatory, and TMT.
Our approach prioritises judgment over targets and discretion over volume. We brief every role in confidence, submit only candidates we genuinely believe fit, and treat every conversation as the start of a long-term relationship.
