Legal & Compliance Officer
Organising Institution / Firm
Harris Pye
Quick Verified Facts
๐ Deadline
Rolling Basis (Official)
๐ Mode / Location
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
๐ฐ Stipend / Pay
Not Specified
๐ Eligibility
Bachelorโs degree in Law (LLB) and professional qualification in Secretarial practices. Minimum 7โ10 yearsโ experience in Corporate law, Commercial law, Contract law, and Compliance, preferably in engineering, EPC, industrial services, maritime, or energy sectors. Exposure to corporate governance and GCC regional compliance frameworks is mandatory.
๐ก๏ธ Category
In-house Legal Job
Full Opportunity Brief
Contextual Overview
Harris Pye, a global engineering and EPC solutions company operating in the maritime, energy, and offshore sectors, is seeking a Legal & Compliance Officer (Manager) based in Sharjah, UAE. The position involves delivering practical legal support across corporate, commercial, and regulatory compliance activities for group entities across the GCC, Europe, and APAC regions.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualifications: Bachelorโs degree in Law (LLB) and a professional qualification in Secretarial practices.
- Experience Level: Minimum 7โ10 years of experience focusing on Corporate law, Commercial law, Contract law, and Compliance. Prior experience in engineering, EPC, industrial services, maritime, or energy sectors is preferred.
- Jurisdictional Requirement: Mandatory exposure to corporate governance and regional compliance frameworks across GCC jurisdictions.
- Key Competencies: Track record in contract negotiations, corporate structuring, drafting, dispute resolution, anti-bribery/anti-corruption compliance, and corporate governance.
Responsibilities & Scope of Work
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including EPC contracts, service agreements, joint venture terms, and supplier contracts.
- Provide legal advisory on corporate structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and international expansion across GCC, Europe, and APAC jurisdictions.
- Manage external legal counsel for complex litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution matters.
- Oversee governance and secretarial compliance for 12 corporate entities, handling annual filings, statutory updates, license renewals, and UBO compliance.
- Execute compliance audits, vendor/agent due diligence, document attestations, and internal compliance policy implementation.
Stipend, Compensation & Mode
- Compensation: Not specified
- Role Type: Full-time
- Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Application Procedure & Required Documents
Eligible candidates can apply directly through the official LinkedIn job listing by submitting their detailed CV and professional profile.
Official Notification & Contact Information
- Official Application Link: LinkedIn Application Page
- Contact Info: Not specified