Senior Legal Counsel
Core
Sole Legal Counsel for CMC Markets' Dubai operations, ensuring compliance with DFSA and UAE regulations while supporting regulated financial services business.
Role type
Senior Legal Counsel (Financial Services)
Builds
Regional compliance frameworks, commercial agreements, and product terms for Middle East operations
Domain
Financial Services / Regulatory Compliance / Middle East
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
DFSA regulatory framework knowledge, UAE legal environment expertise, commercial contract negotiation, prime brokerage documentation, ISDA agreements, regulatory compliance coordination, external counsel management, board reporting, risk mitigation
Preferred skills
Derivatives experience, ISDA and prime brokerage documentation, regulated online trading environment experience in Middle East
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Provide legal advice on DIFC and DFSA operations, draft and negotiate commercial agreements, support Finance and Tax teams, manage external counsel, assist with regulatory changes and financial promotions reviews, contribute to board reporting
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC