Regulatory Counsel

Taptap Send; Dubai; On-site; AED 293,793 - 440,690; Full time

Job summary

Taptap Send in Dubai is seeking a Regulatory Counsel to oversee legal and regulatory aspects of new product launches and ongoing compliance. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage with regulators while supporting license applications and navigating regulatory challenges.

The ideal candidate is a qualified lawyer with 5 to 10 years of experience in payments or fintech. You should have a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience in payments or regulated businesses.
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks governing financial products.
• Ability to work independently and own projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal and regulatory aspects of product launches.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Engage with regulators and support license applications.

Skills

Qualified lawyer with 5 to 10 years of practicing experience

In-house experience in payments or fintech

Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks

Strong initiative and ability to take ownership

Experience in APAC markets

Job description

Position Overview

As Regulatory Counsel you will report to the Director of Regulatory Affairs and perform a broad range of work including new product launches, expansion into new markets, and ongoing regulatory compliance. You will work closely with all business functions to advise them in their decision making, lead and assist on projects, negotiate and draft agreements, and communicate about legal issues with other lawyers and non‑lawyers, balancing business and legal perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the legal and regulatory aspects of new product launches and existing product development.
• Work cross‑functionally with product, compliance, finance, and infosec teams to tackle day‑to‑day regulatory challenges and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with and support the rest of the legal team to identify, evaluate, and discuss risks and develop creative solutions to bridge business priorities in a changing regulatory landscape.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop actionable solutions with respect to regulatory or licensing matters.
• Lead engagement with regulators.
• Support license applications for new market entries with legal expertise and own ongoing regulatory matters across all live markets.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with 5 to 10 years of practicing experience in payments or other regulated businesses.
• In‑house experience, preferably in a payments or fintech environment.
• Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks governing financial products and services.
• Regulator experience preferred but not required.
• Strong sense of initiative, independence, and ability to take ownership to contribute to a fast‑growing business.
• Experience working in APAC markets is a plus, though not required.

Desired Qualities

• Outgoing – love speaking to people and building meaningful relationships.
• Execution‑oriented – impact‑first philosophy and ability to take an idea to implementation.
• Mission‑oriented – passionate about working for a net positive organization / tech for good.
• Organized – have a system for approaching work that keeps you on track and prioritizes well.
• Driven – thrive in an ambitious, target‑oriented company.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. All applicants will be considered.