Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Law, Policy, Economics, or a related discipline, with a total of 6+ years of experience, including 2-3 years in policy, legal, regulatory, government, or professional services. Must possess strong legal and policy research capabilities, clear drafting skills with attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Fluency in business English is essential.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Legal
Company Industry
Legal Services
Overview
The Registration Authority (RA) prepares and administers the ADGM’s commercial legislation, monitors compliance with such legislation, and enforces against contraventions. In addition to registering legal entities, the RA is responsible for registering real property rights and supervising auditors and insolvency practitioners.
The Policy Specialist will support the Policy & Legal function of the Registration Authority in the development, implementation, and administration of ADGM’s commercial, regulatory, and policy framework. The role combines policy development, legal research and analysis, stakeholder coordination, governance support, and administrative assistance, working closely with internal RA divisions, other ADGM authorities, and external government stakeholders.
The Policy Specialist will have a number of responsibilities as outlined below.
Operational responsibilities
Policy & Legislative Projects
Support the development and implementation of internal policies, legislative proposals, and regulatory initiatives relevant to the Registration Authority.
Assist with drafting policy papers, consultation materials, internal briefings, and recommendations, including benchmarking against comparator jurisdictions.
Support the implementation of ADGM-wide policies within the RA, including operationalization across business teams.
Assist in drafting and maintaining internal procedures, guidance, and process documentation.
Regulatory Matters
Support responses to legal and regulatory queries relating to companies, partnerships, and commercial licensing, including filings and registry processes.
Assist on matters relating to beneficial ownership, AML and DNFBPs, trusts and foundations, single family offices, and tax-related issues.
Support policy and legal work relating to Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), including DLT Foundations, token issuance, and crypto-related business activities.
Undertake legal and regulatory research on ADGM legislation and relevant foreign legal frameworks.
AML, FATF & Government Engagement
Assist with the preparation of AML-related submissions, including for evidencing FATF compliance.
Support engagement with the FSRA and other ADGM authorities on AML and cross-authority initiatives.
Support the review of draft federal legislation, executive regulations, and policy proposals.
Governance, Research & Operational Support
Support the administration of the Policy & Legislative Committee, including coordinating papers, meetings, minutes, and follow-up actions.
Conduct comparative research and benchmarking on international regulatory and policy developments.
Assist with stakeholder engagements, including preparation of summaries and follow-up materials.
Provide administrative and operational support across Policy & Legal workstreams, including document management, meeting coordination, and consultation support.
Information Security Related
Understand, adopt, adhere to, and practice responsibilities or controls as per ADGM Information Security policy and best practices explained in the induction and awareness sessions. Confidentiality, integrity, and availability of ADGM information shall be maintained at all times, both within and outside ADGM.
Education & Essential Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Law, Policy, Economics, or a related discipline.
Total of 6+ years with 2-3 years experience in a policy, legal, regulatory, government, or professional services environment.
Strong legal and policy research capability.
Clear and precise drafting skills with strong attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Strong organizational and administrative skills.
Ability to engage with technical regulatory material.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Fluency in business English.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience in a regulatory authority, government entity, law firm, or professional services firm.
Exposure to corporate, commercial, trust, AML, beneficial ownership, or DLT-related frameworks.
Familiarity with common law legal systems.
Experience supporting governance committees or internal decision-making bodies.
Interest in regulatory policy development within an international financial centre.
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