Corporate Lawyer – Financial Regulation, Corporate & Compliance (3–5 years)

OnHires; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading liquidity and technology provider in Dubai is seeking a Corporate Lawyer with 3-5 years of experience. The role involves providing legal advice on financial regulation, supporting licensing processes, and drafting contracts. Ideal candidates should have a law degree and a strong background in financial regulation and corporate law. This position offers competitive compensation in a dynamic SaaS and fintech environment.

Benefits

Professional development through specialized training

Dynamic SaaS / IT business environment

Competitive compensation package

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience at a law firm or in the legal department of a financial institution.
• Strong ability to draft legal documents and communicate technical matters clearly.
• Genuine interest in financial regulation, corporate law, and fintech.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on financial regulation applicable locally and internationally.
• Support licensing processes and maintain relations with regulatory authorities.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts.

Skills

Financial regulation knowledge

Legal document drafting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Law degree (LLB or equivalent)

Job description

Location: Dubai – On-site / Hybrid
Department: Legal & Compliance

About the Client

Our client is a leading liquidity and technology provider in the crypto and FX industry, delivering advanced SaaS and B2B solutions to brokers, exchanges, hedge funds, and asset managers. The company operates a global legal structure, supporting multiple business lines in IT, SaaS, and financial technology sectors. With a strong focus on innovation, regulatory compliance, and cutting-edge technology, the company is at the forefront of shaping financial infrastructure for both traditional and digital asset markets.

Job Description

We are seeking a Corporate Lawyer with 3 to 5 years of experience to join the legal team, providing support on regulatory, corporate, and compliance matters in a dynamic international financial environment. This role is ideal for proactive legal professionals with a strong background in financial regulation and a genuine interest in technology and evolving business models.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on financial regulation applicable locally and internationally (DFSA, VARA, FCA, FSA, etc.).

• Support licensing processes and maintain relations with local and international regulatory authorities.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including NDAs, SLAs, and cooperation agreements.

• Assist in the development and review of internal policies (AML, KYC, governance, data protection, etc.).

• Provide corporate support: entity formation, shareholder changes, board resolutions, corporate secretarial work.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams (compliance, finance, operations, business).

• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their legal impact on the business.

Requirements

• Law degree (LLB or equivalent).

• 3 to 5 years of experience at a law firm or in the legal department of a financial institution.

• Strong legal knowledge and proven ability to draft legal documents and communicate technical matters with precision.

• Genuine interest in financial regulation, corporate law, fintech, and emerging technologies (blockchain, crypto).

• Analytical mindset, proactivity, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in the financial sector (banking, fintech, brokers, asset managers) or direct dealings with regulators.

• Knowledge of virtual asset regulatory frameworks (e.g. VARA, MiCAR, FATF).

• Postgraduate studies in financial regulation, banking law, compliance, or legal tech are an asset.

• Admission to practice law (bar registration) in a recognized jurisdiction.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work directly with senior leadership and participate in building global legal frameworks.

• Exposure to high-impact regulatory projects across multiple jurisdictions (including DFSA, VARA, FCA, and other leading regulators).

• Dynamic SaaS / IT business environment with strong integration of crypto and fintech solutions.

• Professional development through specialized legal and regulatory training.

• International exposure and collaboration with cross-functional teams in multiple locations.

• Competitive compensation package tailored to experience and qualifications.