Senior Legal Counsel

Ebury; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fintech company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel based in Dubai. The successful lawyer will provide high-quality legal advice, support product development, and contribute to regulatory strategy. The role emphasizes a proactive mindset, effective communication, and the ability to operate independently. Ebury offers competitive compensation, mentorship opportunities, and a supportive culture that values professional growth and inclusivity. Join a dynamic team to innovate in the financial sector.

Benefits

Competitive Starting Salary

Annual discretionary bonus

Dedicated Mentorship

Cutting-Edge Technology

Accelerated Career Progression

Dynamic & Supportive Culture

Generous Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-qualification experience in private practice or in-house.
• Interest in the fintech sector and financial products.
• Ability to operate autonomously as a senior counsel.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate agreements with third parties.
• Support regulatory strategy in the Middle East.
• Represent Ebury in interactions with clients and partners.

Skills

Proactive mindset

Effective communication

Sound judgment

Financial services experience

Ability to prioritize

Education

UAE and/or DIFC qualified lawyer

Job description

Ebury is a global fintech firm dedicated to empowering businesses to expand internationally through tailored and forward-thinking financial solutions. Since our founding in 2009, we’ve grown to a diverse team of over 1,700 professionals across 40+ offices and 29+ markets worldwide. Joining Ebury means becoming part of a collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions are valued. You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of cross-border finance, while advancing your own career in a dynamic, high-growth industry.

Senior Legal Counsel

Ebury Dubai Office - Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home per week

The Legal Department at Ebury is core to the functioning of the Ebury Group. It provides front-line advice to all parts of the Ebury Group on legal, regulatory and governance matters which contribute to Ebury’s growth every day.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven lawyer based in UAE who is keen to work in a fast-paced, dynamic and growing company. The successful candidate will provide high quality legal advice to key stakeholders in the UAE and across the Ebury network, and be pivotal to Ebury’s development on a global scale. This role will enable the person who fills it to turn their hand to commercial matters and a variety of other matters with a view to supporting the development of the person that fills this role. The person who fills this role will report to the Legal Director.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting and negotiating agreements required to support Ebury’s business and operational activity with third parties and on an intragroup basis;
• Contributing to the design and implementation of new products and expansion into new markets, including Africa;
• Supporting Ebury’s Middle East region, advising on regulatory strategy and expansions (including licence upgrades/variations and new permissions);
• Drafting and advising on relationship agreements and other terms with customers, including FX T&Cs;
• Working with Front Office, Risk Department, HR, Operations and other departments to resolve day-to-day queries;
• Representing Ebury in interaction with clients, counterparties, banking partners, industry bodies and other third parties;
• Preparing templates, playbooks, procedures and self‑service material and participating in the provision of relevant training and awareness programmes; and
• Supporting the Chief Legal Officer and Legal Director in delivering the Legal Department’s objectives generally, sharing knowhow and training and development of less experienced members of the team.

Key Skills Requirements:

• A proactive and solutions‑focused mindset and an ability to communicate effectively in practical terms with stakeholders at all levels of the Ebury Group;
• The ability to operate largely autonomously as a senior counsel, exercising sound judgment and escalating appropriately where required;
• UAE and/or DIFC qualified lawyer with payments or other financial services experience;
• At least 5 years of post‑qualification experience, either in private practice or in‑house;
• Interest in the fintech sector and financial products; and
• An ability in a fast‑paced environment to prioritise and manage a wide range of competing priorities (with support from other team members and external counsel where necessary).

Why Ebury?

• Competitive Starting Salary with an annual discretionary bonusthat truly rewards your performance from day one.
• Dedicated Mentorship: Learn directly from experienced managers who are invested in your success.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Leverage state‑of‑the‑art tailor made tools and systems that enable you to perform at your best.
• Clear, Accelerated Career Progression: Defined pathways to leadership and specialist roles within Ebury.
• Dynamic & Supportive Culture: Work in a collaborative environment where teamwork and personal growth are prioritized.
• Generous Benefits Package: Access competitive benefits tailored to your location, which typically include health care and social benefits.
• CentralOffice: A fantastic location with excellent transport links.

Ready to launch your career with a global FinTech? Click the ‘Apply’ Today and discover your potential at Ebury!

About Us

Ebury is a FinTech success story, positioned among the fastest‑growing international companies in its sector. Founded in 2009, we are headquartered in London and have more than 1700 staff with a presence in more than 29 markets worldwide. Cultural diversity is part of what makes Ebury a special place to be. From Sao Paulo to Dubai, Vancouver to Auckland, we enjoy sharing team experiences and celebrating success across the Ebury family. Hard work pays off: in 2019, Ebury received a £350 million investment from Banco Santander and has won internationally recognised awards including Financial Times: 1000 Europe’s Fastest‑Growing Companies. None of this would have been possible without our proudest achievement: our great people. Enthusiastic, innovative and collaborative teams, always ready to disrupt and revolutionise the fast‑paced FinTech sector. At Ebury, we’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. We’re proud to have active employee networks and ESG initiatives that reflect our inclusive culture, including our Women’s Network, LGBTQIA+ Network, and Veterans Network. These communities provide spaces for connection, mentorship, advocacy, and collaboration across our global teams.

We believe in inclusion. We stand against discrimination in all forms and have no tolerance for the intolerance of differences that makes us a modern and successful organisation. At Ebury, you can be whoever you want to be and still feel a sense of belonging no matter your story because we want you and your uniqueness to help write our future.

Please submit your application on the careers website directly, uploading your CV / resume in English.