Legal & Compliance Officer

Bitunix; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A fintech company is seeking a Legal & Compliance Officer to support its expansion into the EU under MiCA regulations. The role involves managing the lifecycle of license applications, preparing compliance documentation, and coordinating with legal advisors. Candidates should have 5-13 years of experience in legal or regulatory compliance, preferably in crypto or financial services. This position offers flexible work locations in Dubai or Europe, competitive compensation, and strategic exposure to regulatory processes.

Benefits

Flexible work location

Competitive compensation

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-13 years of legal or regulatory compliance experience in the crypto, fintech, or financial services industry.
• Experience with financial license applications in Malta, Cyprus, or similar jurisdictions is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with EU regulations, especially MiCA, AMLD, or MiFID II frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Support the full lifecycle of MiCA license applications, including project coordination.
• Prepare business plans and compliance policies aligned with MiCA requirements.
• Liaise with EU legal and compliance advisors for timely submissions.

Skills

Legal drafting

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Lark

Job description

Job Title: Legal & Compliance Officer MiCA Licensing

Location: UAE or Europe

Department: Legal & Compliance

About The Role

We are seeking a Legal & Compliance Officer to support our company's expansion into the European Union under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with end-to-end license applications and regulatory coordination across selected EU jurisdictions.This position can be based either in Dubai or in Europe, depending on the candidates background and availability. Close collaboration with internal stakeholders, legal advisors, and local regulators is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the full lifecycle of MiCA license applications, including project coordination, documentation drafting, and regulatory engagement
• Prepare internal materials such as business plans, AML/CFT frameworks, governance structures, and compliance policies aligned with MiCA requirements
• Liaise with EU legal and compliance advisors to support timely and accurate submissions
• Research and compare different EU jurisdictions (e.g. Malta, Cyprus) to support optimal licensing strategy
• Track regulatory updates under MiCA and ensure company alignment with supervisory expectations
• Assist in preparing responses to regulators and coordinating potential inspections or interviews
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Compliance, or related field
• 13 years of legal or regulatory compliance experience in the crypto, fintech, or financial services industry
• Experience with financial license applications in Malta, Cyprus, or similar jurisdictions is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with EU regulations, especially MiCA, AMLD, or MiFID II frameworks
• Strong coordination, legal drafting, and communication skills
• Fluent in English; knowledge of local regulatory environment in any EU member state is a plus
• Willingness to work cross-border and coordinate across time zones
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Google Workspace / Lark
  
  
  

What We Offer

• Strategic exposure to MiCA regulatory implementation across multiple EU jurisdictions
• Opportunity to contribute to a global expansion project for a regulated crypto platform
• Flexible work location: based in Dubai or a relevant EU jurisdiction
• Competitive compensation, international team culture, and professional growth
• Only shortlisted candidates will be accommodated.