Legal Counsel

PAY10; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fintech sector is seeking a dynamic Legal Counsel to manage legal requirements in the UAE. The role involves corporate advisory, regulatory oversight, and contract management, requiring a minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial regulations and commercial law. This position is ideal for a mid-senior level legal professional looking to make an impact in a growing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of legal experience in fintech, banking, payments, or technology sectors.
• GCC experience is a must.
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory environments for financial services in the UAE.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for corporate operations and maintain corporate records.
• Draft, negotiate, and review high-value contracts.
• Manage disputes and coordinate with external counsel.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial negotiation

Organizational skills

Education

Licensed to practice law in a common law jurisdiction

Job description

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We are seeking a dynamic and hands-on Legal Counsel to handle the Company’s legal requirements in the UAE. This is a stand-alone role, however, will be part of a larger legal team spread across 13 jurisdictions and growing. The Legal Counsel will need to have hands-on experience in financial regulations, commercial contracting, digital payments, and cross-border legal frameworks.

The Legal Counsel will be responsible for managing the Company’s legal requirements and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations while supporting various corporate functions.

Responsibilities

Corporate Advisory : Provide legal support to the Company regarding its corporate requirements relating to its operations. Maintain main corporate records of the Company and keep them up to date. Manage corporate service providers.

Regulatory & Compliance Oversight : Maintain the licensing records up to date and liaise with the relevant teams on updating the relevant license. Collaborate with compliance and risk management teams to strengthen governance and internal controls of the Company in the UAE.

Contracts & Commercial Law : Draft, negotiate, and review high-value contracts, including client agreements, technology licensing, partnerships, and vendor arrangements. Ensure contracts are commercially sound, legally enforceable, and aligned with the UAE regulations and business risk appetite.

Corporate Governance & Transactions : Support the Chief Legal Officer in maintaining the Company’s corporate governance framework including drafting board resolutions, minutes of meetings, shareholder meetings, and corporate secretarial functions.

Litigation & Risk Management : Manage disputes, litigation, regulatory investigations, and coordinate with external counsel as necessary under the guidance of the Chief Legal Officer. Establish and deliver internal training programs to promote legal awareness and reduce operational risks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of legal experience in fintech, banking, payments, technology, e-commerce, or tech-adjacent sectors.
• GCC experience is a must.
• Licensed to practice law in a common law jurisdiction (UK, UAE, US, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory environments for financial services, e-money, and payment solutions in the UAE.

Required Skills

• Team player with excellent stakeholder engagement, commercial negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Business-oriented mindset with the ability to balance a diverse task list.
• Arabic language skills are not essential but preferred.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Legal

Financial Services, Technology, Information and Media, and Information Services

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