Regulatory Legal Counsel

Crypto Pro Network; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading crypto legal firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced lawyer to conduct legal research and provide guidance on financial regulation in the crypto industry. The role involves drafting and reviewing legal documents, advising on compliance issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have 5-8 years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of blockchain technology. This is an excellent opportunity for those who thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience as a lawyer focused on financial regulation.
• Strong understanding of blockchain technology and the crypto industry.
• Ability to convey complex legal concepts to non-legal audiences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth legal research on regulatory issues in crypto.
• Draft and review legal documents related to tech and finance.
• Advise on compliance with financial services laws and regulations.

Skills

Legal research and analysis

Drafting legal documents

Communication abilities

Analytical skills

Education

Qualified to practice in UAE

Juris Doctor or equivalent

Job description

About the Role:Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis on regulatory and policy issues related to the crypto industry and blockchain technology, and leverage this knowledge to provide sound legal guidance and advice on tech-related financial regulation and crypto matters. Carefully draft and meticulously review legal documents and agreements, with a particular focus on tech-related corporate, litigation, and regulatory matters. Advise on ensuring compliance with the applicable laws and regulations governing financial services, crypto, blockchain technology, smart contracts, and decentralized applications. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, and business, to offer legal guidance and advice across a wide range of tech-related matters. Represent the company with poise and professionalism in negotiations and interactions with regulators, policymakers, and industry stakeholders on tech-related topics. Maintain a vigilant awareness of legal and regulatory developments in the ever-evolving crypto industry and blockchain technology landscape, and proactively share insights and recommendations with the legal team and other key stakeholders. Interact with regulators when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis on regulatory and policy issues related to the crypto industry and blockchain technology.
• Leverage knowledge to provide sound legal guidance and advice on tech-related financial regulation and crypto matters.
• Carefully draft and meticulously review legal documents and agreements, with a focus on tech-related corporate, litigation, and regulatory matters.
• Advise on ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing financial services, crypto, blockchain technology, smart contracts, and decentralized applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to offer legal guidance and advice on tech-related matters.
• Represent the company in negotiations and interactions with regulators, policymakers, and industry stakeholders on tech-related topics.
• Maintain awareness of legal and regulatory developments in the crypto industry and blockchain technology landscape.
• Proactively share insights and recommendations with the legal team and key stakeholders.
• Interact with regulators when necessary.

Requirements

• Possess 5-8 years of well-rounded experience as a lawyer, with a distinct focus on financial regulation or regulatory affairs, and a strong, substantive understanding of blockchain technology and the crypto industry.
• Qualified to practice in UAE. Demonstrate excellent drafting and communication abilities, with a proven track record of effectively conveying complex legal and technical concepts to non-legal audiences.
• Familiar with financial products and relevant licensing and regulatory requirements.
• Thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, adeptly working both independently and as a collaborative team player.
• Exhibit strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to provide practical, solution-oriented legal advice on tech-related matters.