Legal & Compliance Officer

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

Job summary

A global crypto platform in Dubai seeks a skilled compliance professional to manage MiCA license applications and ensure regulatory alignment across EU jurisdictions. Ideal candidates will have 13 years of experience in legal compliance, familiarity with EU regulations, and strong communication skills. This role offers flexibility in work location, allowing candidates to work from Dubai or relevant EU jurisdictions.

Benefits

Strategic exposure to MiCA regulatory implementation

Opportunity to contribute to global expansion

Qualifications

• 13 years of legal or regulatory compliance experience in relevant fields.
• Experience with financial license applications in EU jurisdictions.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of local regulatory environment in EU is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the full lifecycle of MiCA license applications.
• Prepare internal compliance materials aligned with MiCA requirements.
• Liaise with EU legal advisors for submissions and inspections.

Skills

Legal compliance

Regulatory engagement

Project coordination

Documentation drafting

Research and analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Lark

Job description

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 (Malta, Cyprus) to support optimal licensing strategy
• Track regulatory updates under MiCA and ensure the company’s 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 the 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
• Only shortlisted candidates will be accommodated. Job ID W3XX7RRW