Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel – Fintech | Dubai, UAE

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Type: Full-time, On-site

Industry: FinTech

About the Company

Our client is a fast-growing fintech innovator transforming the financial landscape in the Middle East through cutting-edge technology, smart compliance, and customer-centric solutions.

The Role

As Legal Counsel , you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s legal and regulatory framework as it continues to scale across the UAE and wider MENA region. You’ll provide expert legal advice across commercial, regulatory, and product areas — helping the business launch compliant financial products while managing risk in a fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise leadership and business teams on UAE and international fintech regulations , including Central Bank and DFSA frameworks.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts , including technology, vendor, partnership, and investor agreements.
• Support licensing, regulatory filings , and engagement with relevant authorities.
• Collaborate with product and compliance teams to ensure KYC/AML , data privacy , and consumer protection compliance.
• Review and maintain Terms of Service , Privacy Policies , and other customer-facing legal documents.
• Provide legal input for fundraising, corporate governance, and board matters .
• Manage external counsel and oversee dispute resolution when needed.

About You

• Law degree from a recognized institution; admission to practice in a common law jurisdiction preferred.
• 2+ years of post-qualification experience, ideally within fintech, banking, or a top-tier law firm.
• Strong understanding of financial services regulation , commercial law , and data protection (GDPR, DIFC, or ADGM experience a plus).
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Commercially astute, with the ability to balance legal risk and business opportunity.
• Confident communicator with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.

Why Join?

• Be part of a trailblazing fintech reshaping finance in the MENA region.
• Work with a forward-thinking leadership team and cross-functional experts.
• Competitive tax-free salary , benefits, and career growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding market.