Lawyer jobs in United Arab Emirates

Location: Dubai On-site / Hybrid
Department: Legal & Compliance

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.

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.