Senior Corporate Counsel

Confidential; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential seeks a senior legal counsel in Dubai to provide expert advice on UAE and international law with a focus on cryptocurrency and blockchain regulations. The role includes contract review and drafting to mitigate risk and protect the company's interests in emerging markets.

You will lead compliance efforts for UAE and cross-border operations, identify crypto-specific risks, oversee dispute resolution with external counsel, and support corporate governance and IP related to digital

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.), with a Master’s degree preferred.
• At least 3 years of legal work experience specializing in UAE law and common law, with preference for crypto/blockchain/fintech.
• Licensing: UAE lawyer license or license in common-law country preferred.
• Fluent English required; Arabic and Chinese language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on UAE law, international law, and crypto-specific regulations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts related to encryption and blockchain technology to mitigate risks.
• Advise on compliance for UAE and international markets in cryptocurrency and blockchain.
• Oversee dispute resolution processes: litigation, mediation, arbitration; coordinate with external counsel.
• Protect the company’s IP, especially digital assets and blockchain technology; support IP matters.

Skills

UAE law

Common law

Crypto regulation

Dispute resolution

Contract drafting

Education

LL.B

Master's degree

Job description

• Provide expert legal advice on matters involving UAE law, international law, and cryptocurrency-specific regulations.
• Offer legal solutions on the feasibility of the company's operations in new countries, particularly focusing on cryptocurrency and blockchain regulations.

Contract Review & Drafting

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreements, particularly those related to encryption and blockchain technology, to mitigate risks and protect the company’s interests.

Compliance & Regulatory Governance

• Advise on compliance for operations in the UAE and international markets, ensuring adherence to the latest developments in cryptocurrency and blockchain compliance.
• Identify legal risks specific to the crypto industry and provide proactive solutions to mitigate those risks and protect the company's interests.
• Oversee dispute resolution processes, including litigation, mediation, and arbitration, and coordinate with external legal counsel when necessary.
• Protect the company’s intellectual property, particularly with respect to digital assets and blockchain technology, and assist with IP-related matters.

Corporate Governance

• Support the company in maintaining best practices for corporate governance, especially in areas related to crypto and digital asset trading.

Training & Education

• Provide training and education to internal teams on cryptocurrency compliance, legal issues, and best practices for managing legal risks in the industry.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B), with a Master’s degree or equivalent qualifications preferred.

Experience:

• At least 3 years of legal work experience specializing in UAE law and common law, with a preference for experience in the cryptocurrency, blockchain, or fintech industries.

Licensing:

• Priority will be given to candidates holding a lawyer's license in the UAE or countries with common law legal systems.

Knowledge:

• In-depth knowledge of UAE company law, commercial law, labor law, contract law, and criminal law.
• Familiarity with international trade law, dispute resolution, and cross-border regulatory compliance.
• Expertise in cryptocurrency regulations, blockchain compliance requirements, and industry best practices.

Languages:

• Fluency in English (both written and spoken) is essential.
• Fluency in Arabic and Chinese will be a significant advantage.