Dubai-Based Senior Legal Counsel, DFSA & UAE Compliance

CMC Markets; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

CMC Markets in Dubai seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to serve as the sole regional legal presence. You will advise on commercial, regulatory, corporate, employment and product-related matters, supporting the DIFC operations and DFSA regimes in line with global standards.

You will work with the Head of Legal - EMEA and global teams to mitigate risk, draft and negotiate agreements, and help shape the firm’s growth in the Middle East.

Qualifications

• Practising solicitor qualified in England & Wales with 6+ years' PQE.
• Strong knowledge of the DFSA regulatory framework and DIFC environment.
• Experience with UAE onshore matters is beneficial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to articulate complex issues.
• Capable of operating autonomously as the sole regional legal presence.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice across commercial, regulatory, corporate, employment and product matters in the Middle East.
• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of UAE/Middle East agreements, including ISDAs and prime brokerage docs.
• Ensure DFSA compliance and regulatory alignment with global standards.
• Coordinate with global legal, compliance, finance and leadership teams; manage external advisers.
• Support board reporting and regional governance efforts; mitigate legal risk.

Skills

England & Wales solicitor

DFSA knowledge

Regulatory & UAE/DIFC law

Contract negotiation

Autonomous regional coverage

Job description

CMC Markets in Dubai seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to serve as the sole regional legal presence. You will advise on commercial, regulatory, corporate, employment and product-related matters, supporting the DIFC operations and DFSA regimes in line with global standards.

You will work with the Head of Legal - EMEA and global teams to mitigate risk, draft and negotiate agreements, and help shape the firm’s growth in the Middle East.