Chief Specialist Legal - Human Resources and Development

Job Description

Job Purpose

Provide subject matter expertise in legal and regulatory aspects of human capital, Emiratization, and organizational culture. Drive governance, compliance, and continuous improvement across HR

systems, policies, and performance frameworks in alignment to DGHR considerations.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and management of the organizational HR policies and frameworks embedding legal and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarize with pioneering practices in HR management and propose legal expertise in HR initiatives.
• Review DGHR and Dubai draft and approved laws continuously to update HR policies and procedures accordingly.

• Review and respond to employee grievance cases to ensure resolutions align with Dubai Government Human Resources Law, DGHR policies, organization-wide regulations, and contractual obligations.
• Provide legal guidance to HR Business Partners, and leadership on appropriate corrective actions, disciplinary measures, or settlements.
• Oversee development and administration of HR policies, processes, procedures, and forms, ensuring alignment with legal frameworks and best practices.
• Respond to legal inquiries from organizational units and staff, providing timely advice and ensuring compliance with applicable frameworks.
• Coordinate with Internal Audit and Quality Audit functions to ensure HR development processes meet compliance and audit standards.
• Represent employees and organization in any legal cases pending in the court regarding HR laws and procedures.

• Improve HR Development Department services, processes, and procedures by embedding legal governance and regulatory compliance.
• Audit departmental outputs, recommend enhancements, and ensure legal robustness of frameworks and initiatives.
• Establish and oversee an internal quality‑audit framework for HR processes, including scheduling audits, coordinating with Quality/Internal Audit, tracking non‑conformities, and driving corrective actions.

• Primarily office-based with participation in site visits, audits, and workshops as required to support HR development projects and compliance reviews.

Job Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's / master's degree in law

• 9+ Years in case of master's degree (11+ years in case of bachelor's degree) in related area

• Certification in Employment Law /Labor Law (UAE-specific preferred)

• Legal Advisory & Representation
• Legislative Compliance and Legal Activities
• Investigation and Inquiry Procedures
• Grievance & Complaint Management
• Employee Happiness & Organizational Health Management
• HR Laws, Regulations & Policies
• Governance and Compliance