Legal Counsel UAE
Core
Provide practical legal support for a regulated banking and investment platform, focusing on commercial contracting, product initiatives, and regulatory compliance in emerging markets.
Role type
In-house Legal Counsel (Fintech/Crypto)
Builds
A global financial platform for ownership across emerging markets
Domain
Fintech, Crypto/Virtual Assets, Banking, Emerging Markets
Required skills
Contract drafting and negotiation, Legal research, Regulatory compliance knowledge, Risk management, Cross-functional collaboration, Document lifecycle management
Preferred skills
Experience in crypto exchanges or digital asset platforms, Knowledge of UAE/EU/Middle East regulatory frameworks, In-house legal background
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Draft and negotiate commercial agreements (NDAs, vendor, SaaS, partnership), Review product flows and customer-facing terms for legal risk, Maintain customer terms and disclosures, Coordinate regulatory responses and track deliverables, Perform legal research on crypto/fintech regulations and sanctions, Manage contract lifecycle trackers, Support dispute resolution and corporate housekeeping
Seniority
Mid-level (1–4 years post-qualification)