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Senior Legal Counsel- Ethics and Compliance

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Head of Compliance- Abu Dhabi We are currently retained on behalf of a leading Abu Dhabi-based organisation to appoint a senior Compliance leader to drive and enhance its ethics, compliance and governance framework across a diverse international business portfolio.

We are keen to speak with professionals who possess:

✔ 10+ years' experience in ethics, compliance, regulatory affairs, investigations or governance
✔ Experience gained within a major multinational organisation, regulated environment, infrastructure business, utility, energy company, financial institution or leading advisory firm
✔ Strong understanding of international compliance frameworks, corporate governance and regulatory risk management
✔ Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-wide compliance programmes
✔ Exceptional stakeholder management and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at executive and board level
✔ A legal qualification and/or recognised compliance certification (CCEP or equivalent) would be highly advantageous

This opportunity would suit an experienced compliance professional seeking a highly visible leadership role within one of the region's most sophisticated organisations.

For a confidential discussion, please contact me directly sophie.hinchliffe@robertwalters.com , and we will arrange a call to discuss if your experience is suitable.

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Legal

Focus: In-house Compliance

Industry: Legal

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Abu Dhabi

Job Reference: UXH2GI-C419E8C9

Date posted: 18 June 2026

Consultant: Sophie Hinchliffe