The Luxury Closet is a company born in Dubai, the heart of luxury in the Arabian Peninsula, where we are redefining the world of luxury. We seek to challenge the norms and build a sustainable company that is loved and admired, and inspires the modern-day luxury consumer.

Our aim is to unlock and curate the most valuable and exclusive closets from around the world.

What do we offer?

• A young, dynamic and forward-thinking environment
• Fast paced and very short decision times for changes
• A canvas for you to truly excel
• 99% of uptime on sunshine

About the role

We are looking for a Legal and Compliance Officer to ensure that our operations and business transactions follow all relevant legal and internal rules. You will be required to ensure that the company operates in a legal and ethical manner at all times while meeting it’s business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an effective legal compliance program.
• Create sound internal controls and monitor adherence to them.
• Draft and revise company policies.
• Proactively audit processes, practices and documents to identify weaknesses.
• Evaluate business activities (e.g. investments) to assess compliance risk.
• Collaborate with external auditors and HR when needed.
• Set plans to manage a crisis or compliance violation.
• Educate and train employees on regulations and industry practices.
• Address employee concerns or questions on legal compliance.
• Keep abreast of internal standards and business goals.
• Handle Anti-money laundering matters and provide legal advice for execution.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Compliance Officer or a similar role.
• Experience in risk management.
• Knowledge of legal requirements and controls (e.g. Anti-Money Laundering, or AML).
• Familiarity with industry practices and professional standards.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Integrity and professional ethics.
• Business acumen.
• Teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail.
• BSc/BA in law, finance, business administration or a related field.
• Professional certification (e.g. Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP)) is a plus.