A long-established and trusted global brokerage firm is seeking an experienced Legal & Compliance Specialist to strengthen legal department within a dynamic Forex and CFD environment. With over 30 years of industry presence, this firm has built a solid reputation for transparency, innovation, and client success, offering a broad range of CFD products including forex, commodities, indices, and more.
The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of legal frameworks, compliance processes, and risk management practices, with the ability to work proactively in a dynamic, international environment. This role offers exposure to multi-jurisdictional operations, requiring precision, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
Location: Remote – Dubai or Lebanon
Responsibilities:
As a Legal & Compliance Specialist, your broad responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Legal
- Draft, review, and manage a variety of legal documents including contracts, NDAs, internal policies, and corporate agreements.
- Provide timely legal guidance across business units to support operational and commercial initiatives.
- Assist in company formation, registration, and licensing activities across multiple jurisdictions.
- Oversee corporate secretarial duties and maintain accurate legal records for all entities and affiliates.
- Monitor regulatory developments and legal changes relevant to the company’s operations, ensuring timely updates and implementation of necessary compliance actions.
Compliance
- Support the Head of Legal & Compliance in managing internal and external compliance reporting and regulatory filings.
- Coordinate the registration and maintenance of licenses, trademarks, copyrights, and corporate identifiers.
- Review and resolve compliance-related matters, including client complaints and regulatory inquiries, in line with applicable standards.
- Contribute to the preparation of documentation for regulatory inspections and audits.
- Ensure marketing and business content complies with legal and regulatory guidelines.
- Oversee Anti-Money Laundering (AML) monitoring processes and ensure strict adherence to AML policies and procedures.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related discipline (required).
- 1–2 years of experience in legal or compliance roles, ideally within financial services or corporate environments.
- Understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks governing international business operations.
- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent drafting, communication, and organizational skills.
- Familiarity with AML regulations and compliance best practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal/compliance management tools.
- Professional certifications in compliance (e.g., Certified Compliance Professional) are considered an advantage.
What’s in it for you?
Our client offers an exciting, challenging role in a collaborative, dynamic environment. The right person will find many career growth opportunities in their company, whether you want to advance your technical skills or aspire to leadership in the future.