Corporate Lawyer jobs in United Arab Emirates

Location: Dubai – On-site / Remote Europe. Department: Legal & Compliance.

About the Client

Our client is a leading liquidity and technology provider in the crypto and FX industry, delivering advanced SaaS and B2B solutions to brokers, exchanges, hedge funds, and asset managers. The company operates a global legal structure, supporting multiple business lines in IT, SaaS, and financial technology sectors. With a strong focus on innovation, regulatory compliance, and cutting-edge technology, the company is at the forefront of shaping financial infrastructure for both traditional and digital asset markets.

Job Description

We are seeking a Corporate Lawyer with 3 to 5 years of experience to join the legal team, providing support on regulatory, corporate, and compliance matters in a dynamic international financial environment. This role is ideal for proactive legal professionals with a strong background in financial regulation and a genuine interest in technology and evolving business models.

• Provide legal advice on financial regulation applicable locally and internationally (DFSA, VARA, FCA, FSA, etc.).
• Support licensing processes and maintain relations with local and international regulatory authorities.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including NDAs, SLAs, and cooperation agreements.
• Assist in the development and review of internal policies (AML, KYC, governance, data protection, etc.).
• Provide corporate support: entity formation, shareholder changes, board resolutions, corporate secretarial work.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (compliance, finance, operations, business).
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their legal impact on the business.

• Law degree (LLB or equivalent).
• 3 to 5 years of experience at a law firm or in the legal department of a financial institution.
• Strong legal knowledge and proven ability to draft legal documents and communicate technical matters with precision.
• Genuine interest in financial regulation, corporate law, fintech, and emerging technologies (blockchain, crypto).
• Analytical mindset, proactivity, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.

• Prior experience in the financial sector (banking, fintech, brokers, asset managers) or direct dealings with regulators.
• Knowledge of virtual asset regulatory frameworks (e.g. VARA, MiCAR, FATF).
• Postgraduate studies in financial regulation, banking law, compliance, or legal tech are an asset.
• Admission to practice law (bar registration) in a recognized jurisdiction.

• Opportunity to work directly with senior leadership and participate in building global legal frameworks.
• Exposure to high-impact regulatory projects across multiple jurisdictions (including DFSA, VARA, FCA, and other leading regulators).
• Dynamic SaaS / IT business environment with strong integration of crypto and fintech solutions.
• Professional development through specialized legal and regulatory training.
• International exposure and collaboration with cross-functional teams in multiple locations.
• Competitive compensation package tailored to experience and qualifications.