Legal Counsel - Regulatory & Compliance

Confidential Careers (International Telecommunications); Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers (International Telecommunications) in Dubai seeks an experienced Legal Counsel – Regulatory & Compliance to support its global operations from the Dubai office. The role focuses on telecommunications regulation, licensing, and international compliance frameworks.

The successful candidate will have 7–15+ years of legal experience, a qualified lawyer status, and proven telecom sector expertise in MNO/MVNO or telecom-focused law firms.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer in a recognised jurisdiction.
• 7–15+ years of relevant legal experience.
• Proven telecom industry experience (MNO/MVNO or telecom-focused law firms).

Responsibilities

• Manage MNO/MVNO licensing requirements, renewals and amendments.
• Provide regulatory advice on new market entries and international expansion.
• Oversee compliance programs including anti-bribery, AML/KYC, sanctions and competition law.
• Coordinate with external counsel and regulatory authorities regarding investigations.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements with technology providers and telecom operators.
• Ensure your profile is updated with relevant telecom/regulatory experience.

Skills

Qualified lawyer

Regulatory licensing

Data privacy GDPR

Cross-border compliance

Telecom industry experience

Job description

Legal Counsel - Regulatory & Compliance

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Organising Institution / Firm

Confidential Careers (International Telecommunications)

Rolling Basis (Official)

Not Specified

Qualified lawyer status in a recognised jurisdiction; 7–15+ years of relevant legal experience; strong experience in the telecommunications industry (MNO, MVNO, or telecom-focused law firm).

Law Firm Job

Role Overview

A fast-growing international telecommunications company is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel – Regulatory & Compliance to support its global operations from their Dubai office. The role focuses on telecommunications regulation, licensing, and international compliance frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification: Qualified lawyer status in a recognised jurisdiction.
• Experience: 7–15+ years of relevant legal experience.
• Sector Expertise: Proven experience within the telecommunications industry (MNO, MVNO, or telecom-focused law firms).
• Competencies: Demonstrated ability to manage regulatory licensing, data privacy (GDPR), and cross-border compliance.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Manage MNO/MVNO licensing requirements, renewals, and amendments.
• Provide regulatory advice on new market entries and international expansion.
• Oversee compliance programs including anti-bribery, AML/KYC, sanctions, and competition law.
• Coordinate with external counsel and regulatory authorities regarding investigations and audits.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements with technology providers and telecom operators.
• Ensure your profile is updated with relevant experience in telecommunications and regulatory law.

FAQs

• Is this role remote? No, the position is based in Dubai, UAE.
• What is the primary focus of the role? The role is a hybrid of regulatory licensing and corporate compliance within the international telecommunications sector.

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