Senior In-House Legal Counsel

Career Maker Bahrain; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal consultancy in Dubai seeks an experienced Legal Advisor to lead complex legal projects and manage risks in the fintech sector. The ideal candidate will possess a law degree and over 10 years of corporate legal experience, demonstrating strong analytical skills and regulatory knowledge. This role involves driving process efficiency and delivering strategic legal guidance to stakeholders, promoting proactive governance and compliance with laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a corporate legal environment is required.
• Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory developments within the fintech industry is essential.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both oral and written, are a must.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and ownership of high-risk legal matters.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
• Develop and implement policies and best practices for contract governance.

Skills

University degree in Law or relevant field

10+ years of experience in corporate legal environment

Strong understanding of fintech industry regulations

Capability in conducting nuanced risk assessments

Expertise in technological and financial systems

Attention to detail and organizational skills

Proactive attitude towards learning and development

Strategic thinking and complex issue analysis

Effective communication of legal concepts

Education

University degree in Law or a relevant field

Job description

Your challenges:

• Provide strategic leadership and ownership of complex, high-risk legal matters and projects, ensuring alignment withthe Client’slegal risk framework, business growth objectives, and contractual obligations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with key stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
• Develop, enhance, and implement policies and best practices related to contract governance, negotiation, and regulatory compliance; proactively contribute to the evolution of company policies in response to legislative, industry, or technological developments.
• Conduct advanced risk assessments, prepare detailed mitigation strategies for key business challenges, and support the development and delivery of significant business projects by providing actionable, data-driven legal advice.
• Drive automation and process efficiency by integrating legal technology and AI tools into workflows, optimizing resource allocation, and continuously identifying opportunities to streamline contract management, legal research, and reporting processes.
• Lead initiatives to elevate company-wide awareness of legal and regulatory developments by delivering training, updates, and guidance to internal stakeholders, enabling proactive and business-aligned decision-making.

Skills

• Hold a university degree in Law or a relevant field.
• Bring 10+ years of experience in a corporate legal environment.
• Possess a strong understanding of legislative and regulatory developments within the fintech industry.
• Demonstrate strong capability in conducting nuanced risk assessments and providing data-driven legal guidance.
• Have deep expertise in complex technological and financial systems and their interaction with legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Exhibit meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Maintain a proactive, can-do attitude with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Think strategically, analyse complex issues, and deliver pragmatic, actionable solutions.
• Communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively in spoken and written English to both technical and non-technical audiences.