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Compliance Paralegal
Khazna Data Centers
Dubai, UAEAED 8,000-20,000/moToday
UAELegal ComplianceFull Time
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Job Description
We are looking for a Compliance Paralegal to join our Legal team. The Compliance Paralegal is a hands‑on specialist and individual contributor responsible for the day‑to‑day execution, coordination, and documentation of compliance activities across trade controls, export licensing, sanctions screening, and third‑party/vendor compliance. Some of the key responsibilities would be as below:Execute trade compliance activities related to export controls, licensing obligations, and regulatory approvals across cross‑border transactions and vendor engagements.Support compliance reviews of contracts, purchase orders, technical documentation, and commercial arrangements for trade‑related compliance risks.Sanctions & Restricted Party ScreeningPerform sanctions and restricted party screening for vendors, suppliers, customers, and business partners during onboarding and periodic reviews.Investigate screening results, document findings, and escape potential matches or high‑risk cases to Compliance or Legal leadership.Vendor & Third‑Party Compliance (Operational & Hands‑On)Execute third‑party compliance due diligence activities, including trade, sanctions, and regulatory checks.Coordinate vendor onboarding compliance requirements, including the collection, review, and validation of declarations, certifications, and supporting documentation.Compliance Documentation, Records & ControlsMaintain structured and audit‑ready compliance records, files, trackers, and registers across trade controls, sanctions, and vendor compliance.Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, current, and easily retrievable for audits or regulatory reviews.RESPONSIBILITIESMinimum eligibility requirements and key competencies:Bachelor’s degree in law, Legal Studies, Business, International Trade, or a related discipline.Minimum 6 years of hands‑on experience in a Compliance Paralegal, Trade Compliance, or similar operational compliance role.Demonstrated practical experience across:Trade controls and export licensingSanctions and restricted party screeningVendor / third‑party compliance managementExperience operating in regulated, multinational, or cross‑border environments is strongly preferred.Strong applied knowledge of trade compliance and sanctions controls.Strong execution discipline and ability to manage multiple compliance tasks and deadlines independently.Proficient in compliance tools, screening systems, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).#J-18808-Ljbffr
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