Legal Director

Hydrogen Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A global specialist recruiter is seeking a Legal Director to join their Dubai office. This role covers various corporate and regulatory matters with a strong focus on CFDs. Candidates must be qualified lawyers with at least 9 years of PQE and in-house experience at a CFD / Forex brokerage. Strong financial services regulation knowledge is essential. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the legal strategy of a fast-growing global brokerage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years PQE with in-house experience at a CFD / Forex brokerage.

Responsibilities

• Shape legal strategy and drive business expansion.
• Maintain compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Skills

Qualified lawyer (UK or equivalent)

Strong grounding in financial services regulation

Proven leadership skills

Stakeholder engagement skills

Education

Trained at a top-tier law firm

Job description

Job Details

Founded in 2001 our Legal Practice forms part of the Hydrogen Group a global specialist recruiter with over 300 specialist consultants across the globe. We have 40 consultants in our Legal Practice who specialise in placing lawyers in the Middle East, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, Ireland, Caribbean, Channel Islands, US and in the UK. We have expertise in placing lawyers in‑house and in private practice on a permanent basis.

We are growing our Hydrogen in‑house offering in the Middle East and have an exciting new opportunity in Dubai.

About the Role The position covers a wide range of broker‑dealer, corporate, and regulatory matters, with a strong focus on CFD. The Legal Director will play a central part in shaping legal strategy, driving business expansion, and maintaining compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified lawyer (UK or equivalent), trained at a top‑tier law firm
• Minimum 9 years PQE, with in‑house experience at a CFD / Forex brokerage
• Strong grounding in financial services regulation
• Proven leadership and stakeholder engagement skills

If you're a senior legal professional seeking an opportunity to shape the regulatory and strategic direction of a fast‑growing global brokerage, we would love to hear from you. ...