Damen Shipyards Group is seeking a Legal & Compliance professional to join their Middle East Shared Services team in Abu Dhabi. This role is ideal for a proactive and analytical paralegal with 2+ years of experience in ADGM and UAE laws, looking to contribute to a global compliance program within a respected, family-owned Dutch maritime company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the execution of Damen’s Middle East compliance strategy.

• Conduct internal control checks and manage due diligence and KYC screenings for third parties (e.g. agents).

• Document internal reviews, assessments, and compliance audits.

• Assist the global compliance team with implementation of group-wide initiatives.

• Promote a culture of compliance and ethics across all regional operations.

Qualifications:

• Paralegal qualification or equivalent legal background.

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience, particularly in UAE and ADGM laws.

• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and internal audit processes.

• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

• Proactive attitude and ability to work in a multilingual, international team environment.

About the Company:

Damen Shipyards Group, founded in 1927, is a Dutch family-owned enterprise operating 34 shipbuilding and repair yards globally. Damen Middle East Shared Services, located in the UAE, supports the wider Damen Group in areas such as Finance, Audit, Legal, and Compliance. With 10,000+ employees worldwide, Damen is known for its innovative maritime solutions and global reach.

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