Specialist Legal Oversight

Organization: Dubai GovernmentEducational-level Beginning of the main content section.Return to the home pagePrintable Format Job Description - Specialist Legal Oversight (26002140)Job Description Specialist Legal Oversight - (26002140) About Dubai Media Council:The Dubai Media Council is the government authority responsible for regulating and developing Dubai’s media sector, strengthening the emirate’s position as a leading regional and global media hub through progressive policies, innovation, and talent development.Job Description JOB PURPOSEThe Specialist Legal Oversight is responsible for supporting the development, interpretation, and implementation of Dubai Media Council's regulatory framework governing the media and gaming sectors. The role holder conducts legal research, prepares draft legislation, regulatory instruments, legal opinions, and governance documents, while providing legal support across licensing, permits, content regulation, compliance, enforcement, and media governance activities. The Specialist Legal Oversight contributes to the continuous enhancement of Dubai's regulatory environment by supporting legislative development, regulatory interpretation, legal risk assessments, and cross-functional regulatory initiatives.The role serves as a technical legal specialist, supporting regulatory interpretation and legal drafting to strengthen Dubai’s media governance framework. The role holder is expected to demonstrate strong teamwork skills and carry out his/her duties in accordance with the relevant business policies and procedures. No.Key Focus Area Key Accountabilities1. General Responsibilities · Implement the operational requirements for Legal Oversight, in line with the overall Legal Oversight and Media Oversight strategy, vision and goals.· Work collaboratively with the Legal Oversight team and wider Media Oversight department to ensure smooth and on-time delivery of services to stakeholders· Provide metrics and supporting documents to the Head of Legal Oversight, to support with the monthly KPI reports2. Regulatory Research and Legal Drafting· Conduct legal research into UAE legislation, media regulations, administrative law, and international regulatory practices to support the development and enhancement of Dubai's media regulatory framework.· Prepare draft legislation, executive regulations, regulatory instruments, legal notices, and supporting documentation to assist with the implementation of regulatory initiatives.· Review proposed regulatory amendments and operational procedures, identifying legal considerations and drafting recommendations for further review.· Prepare legal briefing notes, comparative studies, and research papers to support regulatory development and legislative decision-making.· Monitor changes to legislation, judicial decisions, and international regulatory developments, highlighting potential implications for Dubai's media sector.3. Regulatory Interpretation and Legal Analysis· Conduct legal analysis of licensing, permits, content regulation, compliance, and enforcement matters to support consistent application of regulatory requirements.· Prepare draft legal opinions and regulatory interpretations for review by senior legal staff, enabling informed operational and regulatory decisions.· Analyze legal implications arising from emerging technologies, digital platforms, artificial intelligence, gaming, and evolving media business models.· Support internal stakeholders by researching regulatory requirements and providing legal clarification on operational matters.· Identify potential legal risks associated with regulatory activities and escalate significant matters requiring specialist legal review.4. Legal Support for Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement · Support Compliance, Media Oversight, Licensing, and Content Review teams by providing legal research and analysis relating to investigations, inspections, enforcement actions, and regulatory decisions.· Review supporting documentation, evidence, and case files to ensure proposed enforcement actions are supported by applicable legislation and regulatory requirements.· Assist in the preparation of legal documentation relating to administrative penalties, appeals, enforcement notices, and regulatory correspondence.· Research legal precedents and comparable regulatory cases to support consistent enforcement decisions across the media sector.· Contribute to the legal review of compliance frameworks, enforcement procedures, and regulatory guidance, promoting consistency and legal robustness.5. Regulatory Governance and Legislative Development· Support the development of regulatory policies, governance frameworks, and implementation guidelines by providing legal analysis and drafting assistance.· Conduct benchmarking exercises against international media r