Corporate Legal and Compliance Manager

Future Pipe Industries

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Location: Dubai, United Arab EmiratesDepartment: Legal & ComplianceReports to: Group Legal Head (FPI)About the RoleFuture Pipe Industries (FPI) is undergoing a group-wide compliance transformation to embed robust regulatory, operational, and ethical compliance across its business. We are seeking a capable and dynamic Compliance Manager to be based in Dubai, who will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and managing FPI's compliance and risk management framework across the GCC—particularly in the UAE and KSA.This is a strategic role suited for a legally trained compliance professional who brings strong regulatory insight, governance acumen, contractual awareness, and risk sensitivity, and who can operate as a trusted advisor across internal stakeholders.Key ResponsibilitiesCompliance & Risk Management
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive legal compliance program, including manuals, policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and awareness protocols.
  • Draft and maintain internal compliance policies and procedures, and ensure their effective communication, implementation, and monitoring across all relevant business functions.
  • Monitor and analyze regulatory and risk developments in the UAE, KSA, and internationally, with proactive updates to internal controls.
  • Ensure FPI adheres to government regulations and that employees comply with internal policies and standards.
  • Maintain and manage FPI's compliance and risk register, capturing legal, regulatory, operational, and reputational risks.
  • Design and enforce decision-making protocols, governance structures, and clear distribution of business responsibilities.
  • Lead internal investigations and ensure consistent handling of whistleblower reports and compliance breaches.
  • Conduct risk assessments and identify existing and potential red flags across the business.
  • Enhance due diligence and KYC systems to strengthen third-party risk controls and mitigate exposure in business engagements.
  • Drive data privacy compliance efforts under GDPR and applicable regional regulations.
Legal Advocacy & Contractual Support
  • Revise existing and future agreements, including Local Service Agreements (LSAs), to ensure legal protection, regulatory compliance, and cost minimization.
  • Draft new contracts aligned with FPI's risk appetite and commercial objectives.
  • Conduct legal and commercial research to identify risks, optimize contractual structures, and reduce potential liabilities or transactional costs.
  • Provide legal insight and advisory during early stages of business engagements to support contract alignment and mitigate future legal exposure.
Group Litigation Follow-up
  • Conduct regular follow-ups with external legal counsel and litigation resources to track ongoing lawsuits and disputes across the Group.
  • Keep management updated with accurate and timely litigation status reports, key deadlines, and developments affecting exposure or strategy.
  • Ensure litigation records are properly maintained and aligned with reporting protocols and legal

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