Mezzan
Legal Compliance Officer (Corporate Governance & Regulatory Affairs)
- Permanent
- Al Kuwait City, Kuwait
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 10/03/2026
Job overview
Date posted
24/01/2026
Location
Al Kuwait City, Kuwait
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Experienced
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
10/03/2026
Job description
The Legal Compliance Officer at Mezzan Holding Company in Kuwait ensures the organizationās adherence to regulatory requirements, corporate governance standards, and internal policies. This role oversees communication with regulators including the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) and Kuwait Boursa Co., monitors compliance with executive regulations, and mitigates reputational and financial risks. Responsibilities include reviewing and updating internal policies, procedures, and manuals, ensuring alignment with laws and regulations, developing and implementing compliance programs, preparing regulatory submissions, and providing timely guidance to senior management and stakeholders. The officer is responsible for identifying compliance gaps, recommending solutions, supervising implementation by relevant departments, and maintaining transparent reporting to the Head of Legal, CG Committee, and Board of Directors. The role requires strong legal knowledge, strategic thinking, analytical ability, bilingual communication in Arabic and English, leadership, and experience within corporate governance and regulatory compliance in financial and operational contexts.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Supervise, follow-up, and ensure compliance with all Capital Markets Authority and Kuwait Boursa regulations, executive instructions, and related legislation
- Review and ensure all internal policies, procedures, and regulations are effective, compliant, and approved by the Board of Directors
- Develop and implement an action plan and annual compliance program aligned with corporate governance rules
- Monitor and follow up on the implementation of internal controls audit comments in coordination with relevant departments
- Update Corporate Governance Manual timely for approval by CG Committee and Board of Directors
- Identify compliance gaps and constraints, develop solutions, and oversee their application across departments
- Prepare and report periodically to Head of Legal, CG Committee, and Board of Directors according to the approved compliance plan
- Provide accurate and timely advice on compliance rules and standards and their application
- Inform senior management and departments of regulatory developments with simplified guidance and application instructions
- Communicate with regulators, prepare and review correspondence and disclosures, and respond to regulatory requirements in a timely manner
Experience & skills
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a legal compliance officer or legal assistant specialized in corporate governance and regulatory communications with CMA and Boursa Kuwait
- Strong knowledge of local regulatory requirements and the ability to identify emerging compliance issues
- Excellent team leadership, communication, interpersonal, and management skills
- Effective negotiation, presentation, relationship management, and influencing skills
- Ability to work and execute effectively in a complex, matrixed environment
- Bachelorās Degree in Law or equivalent experience
- Professional compliance certifications such as ICA, CRCM, CCEP, or CCB
- Technical knowledge of compliance regulations and experience in a complex financial or corporate environment
- Proficiency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken