Senior Legal Counsel

Bitunix Fintech LLC; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 293,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

A fintech company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to oversee crypto licensing applications in the UAE and Europe. This role involves managing licensing processes, providing legal advice on regulatory frameworks like MiCA, and liaising with regulators. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years of legal experience, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and knowledge of both UAE and European regulations. The position offers flexibility for remote or onsite work in Dubai.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of legal experience, including internships.
• Strong exposure to UAE crypto regulation and European frameworks.
• Excellent legal drafting and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end virtual asset licensing processes in the UAE & EU.
• Provide legal advice on MiCA, AML/CFT, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Draft legal documents, internal policies, and compliance strategies.
• Liaise with regulators, consultants, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation skills

Knowledge of UAE crypto regulation

Knowledge of European frameworks

Education

Law degree (LLB or equivalent)

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel - (Crypto Licensing UAE & Europe Focus)

Minimum Experience: 3 years (internships full-time roles)
Work Mode: Remote or Onsite (Dubai)

As our Senior Legal Counsel you will lead crypto licensing applications across the UAE (VARA ADGM DIFC) and Europe (BaFin CSSF AMF etc.). You will guide the business through complex regulatory requirements and collaborate directly with consultants and regulators.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end virtual asset licensing processes in the UAE & EU
• Provide legal advice on MiCA AML/CFT and other regulatory frameworks
• Draft legal documents internal policies and compliance strategies
• Liaise with regulators consultants and internal stakeholders

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of legal experience (can include internships)
• Strong exposure to UAE crypto regulation and European frameworks (e.g. MiCA BaFin)
• Excellent legal drafting and negotiation skills
• Law degree (LLB or equivalent); UAE/EU bar admission is a plus