legal counsel Jobs in Dubai United Arab Emirates

legal counsel

compliance officer Jobs in Dubai United Arab Emirates

compliance officer

legal advisor Jobs in Dubai United Arab Emirates

legal advisor

compliance manager Jobs in Dubai United Arab Emirates

compliance manager

senior legal counsel Jobs in Dubai United Arab Emirates

senior legal counsel

compliance counsel

Qashio

<div>
 <p>
  An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced
  <strong>
   In-House Counsel
  </strong>
  to join our growing Legal team at Qashio - a fast-moving FinTech redefining expense management across the region.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Role Overview
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  Will oversee all legal matters of the company, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, managing legal risks, drafting and reviewing contracts, and providing strategic legal advice to senior management. This role requires strong business acumen, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally across departments.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Responsibilities
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Provide clear, commercially focused legal advice to senior management and internal departments.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure compliance with all applicable UAE laws, including Central Bank, ADGM, DIFC, and data protection regulations.
  </li>
  <li>
   Advise on the regulatory implications of new products, partnerships, and business initiatives.
  </li>
  <li>
   Develop and update platform agreements and liaise with law firms in different geographies
  </li>
  <li>
   Monitor legal developments in fintech, financial services, and data privacy, assessing their impact on the business.
  </li>
  <li>
   Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, vendor agreements, partnership arrangements, and technology licences.
  </li>
  <li>
   Drive debt collection strategy
  </li>
  <li>
   Support internal teams (e.g. Product, Sales, Operations) in structuring and negotiating commercial terms.
  </li>
  <li>
   Develop and maintain standard legal templates and ensure consistency across all agreements.
  </li>
  <li>
   Identify and manage potential legal and regulatory risks across all business areas.
  </li>
  <li>
   Establish frameworks and policies for legal compliance and risk mitigation.
  </li>
  <li>
   Manage relationships with external counsel and coordinate external legal support when required.
  </li>
  <li>
   Support the Board and senior leadership on governance, corporate structure, and company secretarial matters.
  </li>
  <li>
   Prepare and maintain board minutes, resolutions, and regulatory filings in line with UAE and free zone requirements.
  </li>
  <li>
   Advise on shareholder agreements, fundraising activities, and investment documentation.
  </li>
  <li>
   Provide legal guidance on employment law, disciplinary procedures, and policy compliance in line with UAE Labour Law.
  </li>
  <li>
   Draft and review employment contracts, consultancy agreements, and HR-related policies.
  </li>
  <li>
   Act as a point of contact for external regulators, auditors, and law firms.
  </li>
  <li>
   Manage legal submissions, licence renewals, and regulatory communications as necessary.
  </li>
  <li>
   Support the company during legal audits, investigations, or disputes.
  </li>
  <li>
   Manage external firms , coordinating all correspondence, payments and legal drafts.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Qualifications and Experience
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law (LLB or equivalent); Master&rsquo;s degree or legal professional qualification preferred.
  </li>
  <li>
   Qualified lawyer (UAE, UK, or other common law jurisdiction).
  </li>
  <li>
   5 post-qualification experience, ideally within fintech, financial services, or technology sectors.
  </li>
  <li>
   In-depth understanding of UAE regulatory frameworks (including CBUAE, ADGM, DIFC, and data protection laws).
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong experience in commercial contracts, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
  </li>
  <li>
   Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
  </li>
  <li>
   CPA or equivalent professional certification. Ideal Experience with financial planning and analysis (FP&amp;A).
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  Get in touch for more info!
 </p>
</div>


In-House Counsel

Gusto Consulting - FZCO

<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><ul><li><p>A leading global fintech company based in Dubai is seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Counsel to join its growing team. </p></li><li><p>This role offers an exceptional opportunity for an experienced legal professional to play a strategic part in shaping the company’s international operations and growth.</p></li><li><p>The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in UAE financial regulations, cross-border legal structures, and fintech or technology-driven business models. </p></li><li><p>You’ll work closely with senior management, advising on investment portfolios, global entity management, and day-to-day legal operations across multiple jurisdictions.  </p></li><li><p>This is a rare opportunity for a commercially minded legal expert who thrives in fast-paced, innovative environments — someone who can balance business goals with legal precision.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong> </p><ul><li><p>Provide strategic legal advice on fintech operations, payment systems, and financial compliance across the UAE and other key markets.  </p></li><li><p>Manage and advise on investment portfolios, corporate structuring, and multi-jurisdictional entities.  </p></li><li><p>Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, vendor contracts, and cross-border transactions.  </p></li><li><p>Support senior management on corporate governance, risk assessment, and strategic partnerships.  </p></li><li><p>Liaise with external counsel, regulatory authorities, and partners to ensure compliance with UAE Central Bank and international fintech standards.  </p></li><li><p>Oversee day-to-day legal operations, ensuring efficient processes and risk mitigation across business units. </p></li><li><p>Provide guidance on new fintech initiatives, product launches, and expansion into new jurisdictions.</p></li></ul>

Senior Legal Counsel – Fintech

Mastercard

<div>
 <strong>
  Our Purpose
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <em>
  Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we&rsquo;re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </em>
 <strong>
  Title And Summary
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 Senior Counsel Regulatory, EEMEA (Arabic Speaker)
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Overview
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 MasterCard&rsquo;s Global Regulatory team is responsible for liaising with key regulators and law enforcement officials for the purpose of preventing or minimizing the impact of adverse regulations on the company&rsquo;s
 <br/>
 <br/>
 profitability and growth potential. This position will report to the Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory for Eastern Europe and Middle East Africa (&ldquo;EEMEA&rdquo;) based in Johannesburg.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 This position is part of the Global Regulatory team from a functional perspective and EEMEA regulatory team from a regional perspective.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Role
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Role
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 The Senior Counsel, Regulatory Middle East and Africa role will assist in managing various regulatory matters arising in the Eastern Europe and Middle East Africa (EEMEA) region of Mastercard. This individual will:
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Support the development and execution of regulatory strategy in the region
  </li>
  <li>
   Proactively engage with central banks across the region to advance Mastercard&rsquo;s business strategy across markets
  </li>
  <li>
   Engage on the timely submission of regulatory filings/submission and develop responses to requests in accordance with internal processes and procedures
  </li>
  <li>
   Guide the organization by providing regulatory advice on various matters arising at the individual country level as well as the region level
  </li>
  <li>
   Participate in multi-dimensional projects across business units/regions, successfully navigating throughout the organization by partnering effectively with individuals from other departments and delivering results
  </li>
  <li>
   Participate in the defense of the company in proceedings or quasi- proceedings with regulators in the region
  </li>
  <li>
   Evaluating and identifying EEMEA and country level regulatory risk and support the teams with assessing and implementing controls to mitigate risks
  </li>
  <li>
   Work in close collaboration with the EEMEA Government Affairs, Data Privacy and Region Counsel teams
  </li>
  <li>
   Collaborate with the global regulatory teams on key regulatory developments
   <br/>
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  All About You
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   LLB or JD from an established and reputable law school
  </li>
  <li>
   Fluency in English, Arabic (written and spoken) is a requirement. Ukrainian will be an added advantage
  </li>
  <li>
   Excellent written and oral communication skills a must.
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience in a regulatory position in a corporation, association or government context and/or as a regulatory attorney in a law firm (preferably in the payments industry, banking or financial services sector)
  </li>
  <li>
   Knowledge of financial and/or payments systems and services regulations
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience in applying for regulatory licenses
   <br/>
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Corporate Security Responsibility
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Abide by Mastercard&rsquo;s security policies and practices;
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
  </li>
  <li>
   Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
  </li>
  <li>
   Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard&rsquo;s guidelines.
  </li>
 </ul>
</div>


Senior Counsel Regulatory, EEMEA (Arabic Speaker)

<div><p><b>Our Purpose</b></p><p></p><p><i>
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we&rsquo;re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.</i></p><p></p><p><b>
Title and Summary</b></p><p></p>
Senior Counsel Regulatory, EEMEA (Arabic Speaker)<p></p>
Overview<br>
MasterCard&rsquo;s Global Regulatory team is responsible for liaising with key regulators and law enforcement officials for the purpose of preventing or minimizing the impact of adverse regulations on the company&rsquo;s
<br>
profitability and growth potential. This position will report to the Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory for Eastern Europe and Middle East Africa (&ldquo;EEMEA&rdquo;) based in Johannesburg.
<br>
<br>
This position is part of the Global Regulatory team from a functional perspective and EEMEA regulatory team from a regional perspective.<br>
<br>
Role<br>
The Senior Counsel, Regulatory Middle East and Africa role will assist in managing various regulatory matters arising in the Eastern Europe and Middle East Africa (EEMEA) region of Mastercard. This individual will:<br>
<br>
<ul><li>Support the development and execution of regulatory strategy in the region</li><li>Proactively engage with central banks across the region to advance Mastercard&rsquo;s business strategy across markets
</li><li>Engage on the timely submission of regulatory filings/submission and develop responses to requests in accordance with internal processes and procedures</li><li>Guide the organization by providing regulatory advice on various matters arising at the individual country level as well as the region level</li><li>Participate in multi-dimensional projects across business units/regions, successfully navigating throughout the organization by partnering effectively with individuals from other departments and delivering results</li><li>Participate in the defense of the company in proceedings or quasi- proceedings with regulators in the region</li><li>Evaluating and identifying EEMEA and country level regulatory risk and support the teams with assessing and implementing controls to mitigate risks</li><li>Work in close collaboration with the EEMEA Government Affairs, Data Privacy and Region Counsel teams</li><li>Collaborate with the global regulatory teams on key regulatory developments</li></ul><br>
All About You<br>
<ul><li>LLB or JD from an established and reputable law school</li><li>Fluency in English, Arabic (written and spoken) is a requirement. Ukrainian will be an added advantage</li><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills a must.</li><li>Experience in a regulatory position in a corporation, association or government context and/or as a regulatory attorney in a law firm (preferably in the payments industry, banking or financial services sector)
</li><li>Knowledge of financial and/or payments systems and services regulations</li><li>Experience in applying for regulatory licenses</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Corporate Security Responsibility</b></p><p><br>
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:</p><ul><li><p>
Abide by Mastercard&rsquo;s security policies and practices;</p></li><li><p>
Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;</p></li><li><p>
Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and</p></li><li><p>
Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard&rsquo;s guidelines.</p></li></ul></div><p></p>

Deriv.com

<div><p>Job Information</p>
<ul><div><p>Job Opening ID</p>
<div>ZR_2129_JOB
</div></div><div><p>Date Opened</p>
<div>29/10/2025
</div></div><div><p>Industry</p>
<div>Legal &amp; Compliance
</div></div><div><p>Job Type</p>
<div>Full time
</div></div><div><p>City</p>
<div>Dubai
</div></div><div><p>Country</p>
<div>United Arab Emirates</div></div></ul></div>
<br><div><p>Job Description</p>
<div><div>At Deriv, we are redefining the future of online trading through innovation, technology, and a relentless focus on doing things the right way. As Senior In-house Legal Counsel, you will be at the forefront of our commitment to excellence, shaping how we navigate a complex, rapidly evolving fintech landscape. This is your opportunity to minimise legal risk, ensure compliance across global markets, and have a direct impact on the direction of our business by leveraging advanced legal technology and automation.</div><div></div><div><br>
You will collaborate across functions, take ownership of high-impact projects, and become an integral voice in strategic decision-making. Your expertise will help us build robust legal frameworks, develop forward-thinking policies, and empower teams to make confident, business-aligned decisions. Here, your work will not just protect our business&mdash;it will drive our growth and help shape the way millions of people interact with financial markets.</div><div></div><div><br>
AI is being embedded into our company DNA, across every department. For further information, please read our guide: &lsquo;AI at Deriv: Your future fuelled by innovation'.</div><p></p><div><b><br>
Your challenges:</b><br>
</div><ul><li>
Provide strategic leadership and ownership of complex, high-risk legal matters and projects, ensuring alignment with Deriv&rsquo;s legal risk framework, business growth objectives, and contractual obligations.<br>
</li><li>
Collaborate cross-functionally with key stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks.<br>
</li><li>
Develop, enhance, and implement policies and best practices related to contract governance, negotiation, and regulatory compliance; contribute proactively to the evolution of company policies in response to legislative, industry, or technological developments.<br>
</li><li>
Conduct advanced risk assessments, prepare detailed mitigation strategies for key business challenges, and support the development and delivery of significant business projects by providing actionable, data-driven legal advice.<br>
</li><li>
Drive automation and process efficiency by integrating legal technology and AI tools into workflows, optimizing resource allocation, and continuously seeking opportunities to streamline contract management, legal research, and reporting processes.<br>
</li><li>
Lead initiatives to elevate company-wide awareness of legal and regulatory developments, delivering training, updates, and guidance to internal stakeholders to enable proactive, business-aligned decision-making.</li></ul><p></p><div><b><br>
Requirements:</b><br>
</div><ul><li>
Hold a university degree in law or a relevant field.<br>
</li><li>
Bring 10+ years of experience in a corporate legal environment.<br>
</li><li>
Possess a strong understanding of legislative and regulatory developments in the fintech industry.<br>
</li><li>
Are skilled at conducting nuanced risk assessments and offering data-oriented legal guidance.<br>
</li><li>
Have deep expertise in complex technological and financial systems and their intersection with the law.<br>
</li><li>
Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and organisational skills, excelling at managing multiple priorities.<br>
</li><li>
Approach challenges with a can-do attitude and a drive for continual learning and professional growth.<br>
</li><li>
Think strategically, analyse complex problems, and deliver pragmatic, actionable solutions.<br>
</li><li>
Communicate complex legal concepts clearly in spoken and written English, to both technical and non-technical audiences.</li></ul><p></p><div><b><br>
Company culture:</b>
<br>
</div><ul><li>Join a diverse, inclusive workplace that values innovation and cross-cultural collaboration.<br>
</li><li>
Enjoy competitive compensation, professional development opportunities<br>
</li><li>
Be part of a company recognised for excellence and committed to career growth opportunities.</li></ul><p></p><div><br>
You&rsquo;ll be based at our modern office in Dubai&rsquo;s prestigious JLT, a key centre for Deriv&rsquo;s Middle Eastern operations. Our Dubai office is home to over 200 talented professionals from diverse nationalities, creating a truly global workplace. You&rsquo;ll thrive in an expat-friendly environment that celebrates diversity and encourages cross-cultural collaboration, with regular knowledge-sharing sessions and team events.</div><div></div><div><br>
Dubai&rsquo;s position as a global business hub, combined with its tax-free benefits, ultramodern lifestyle, and family-friendly environment with excellent schools and healthcare, creates the perfect setting for international professionals. Join us in Dubai to shape the future of online trading while experiencing life in one of the world&rsquo;s most dynamic and cosmopolitan cities.</div><div></div><div><br>
Our culture is unique, and we live by our values and leadership principles, find out more about life at Deriv here.</div></div></div><p></p>

Senior In-house Legal Counsel

DP World

<div><p>1. Provide pro-active, effective, reliable and user-friendly support, guidance, advice and assistance to the VP &amp; Executive General Counsel and Senior management on compliance matters affecting any aspect of DP World&rsquo;s business and ensure that the DP World&rsquo;s compliance obligations are always met, taking initiative in identifying and resolving problems and issues.
</p><p>2. Assist the VP &amp; Executive General Counsel with the development and implementation of appropriate compliance controls, policies and processes at DP World, that adequately meet the needs of the GCC Region and address its compliance obligations within the GCC.
</p><p>3. Identifying the relevant laws and regulations affecting the GCC Region from a compliance perspective and translate such laws and regulations into DP World&rsquo;s compliance policies and processes, including, but not limited to privacy and data protection legislation (e.g. the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)), Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Anti-trust / Competition laws, and Economic Sanctions, and any other matters affecting the GCC Region.
</p><p>4. Ensure that all external regulatory frameworks applicable to DP World are complied with, effectively and in a timely manner.
</p><p>5. Coordinate with corporate functions, regional offices and business units within DP World GCC and monitor compliance with the internal Group global policies at DP World, and ensure that such policies are complied with, and lead the implementation of necessary controls to prevent / mitigate violations of Group global policies, and specifically undertake periodic reviews of the GCC Region policy compliance self-certifications by the businesses, and other company compliance programs.
</p><p>6. Report to the VP &amp; Executive General Counsel on internal and external compliance issues across the GCC Region, and prepare regular compliance reports periodically.
</p><p>7. Support the VP &amp; Executive General Counsel and lead the review, drafting and provision of advice on a broad range of regulatory and compliance documentation, ensuring all compliance requirements are met within those documents.
</p><p>8. Work with corporate functions and other departments to identify and monitor their existing compliance activities and report regularly to the VP &amp; Executive General Counsel on potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; and develop/implement corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues, and provide general guidance on how to deal with similar situations in the future.
</p><p>9. Assist in addressing internal and external compliance related requests.
</p><p>10. Guide and support less senior members of the GCC Region Compliance team and supervise their work where required (under the guidance of the VP &amp; Executive General Counsel).
</p><p>11. Identify emerging regulatory risks which may impact the Company in current and future operations and keep abreast of legal and regulatory changes affecting DP World GCC Region as well as changes to best compliance practices and professional standards.
</p><p>12. To act as an ambassador for DP World at all times when working; promoting and demonstrating positive behaviors in harmony with DP World&rsquo;s Founder&rsquo;s Principles, values and culture; ensuring the highest level of safety is applied in all activities.
</p><p>13. To perform other related duties as assigned<br>
</p><p></p><p><b>QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
</b></p><p><b>Essential Qualification: </b>Bachelor Degree in Law from an accredited university in the UK, USA, Australia or New Zealand or any other English speaking nation with a certificate in Compliance function.
</p><p><b>Desirable Qualification: </b>Arabic Speaker and working experience in the Middle East.
</p><p><b>Work Experience: </b>Post-qualification experience in an internationally recognized compliance department of a multinational company, preferably experience working in the Middle East Region.
</p><p>Ability to effectively negotiate legal issues and transaction documentation with counterparties.<br>
</p><p></p><p>#LI-MA9</p></div>

DIRECTOR - CORPORATE COMPLIANCE

versatile phoenix

<p><b>Role Title:</b> Senior Legal Counsel<br/><b>Location:</b> UAE<br/><b>Experience Required:</b> 3&#8209;5 years<br/><b>Language:</b> Excellent English communication</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Provide legal support and counsel on corporate and commercial matters within the FinTech business environment.</li><li>Advise on regulatory / licensing issues relevant to FinTech (payments, digital financial services, etc) in the UAE and possibly neighbouring jurisdictions.</li><li>Draft, review and negotiate contracts, commercial agreements, vendor agreements, partnerships and licensing agreements.</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations (including financial services regulation, data protection/privacy, AML/KYC where relevant).</li><li>Work closely with business teams to structure transactions, manage risk, provide legal insight for new products/features.</li><li>Liaise with external legal advisors and regulatory bodies when needed.</li><li>Support internal policy creation (e.g., compliance, risk, internal controls) aligned with FinTech operations.</li><li>Monitor changes in the regulatory &amp; legal landscape affecting FinTech, and proactively advise management accordingly.</li><li>Act as the legal business partner to the management / senior leadership of the FinTech business.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications / Skills:</b></p><ul><li>Qualified lawyer (UAE or recognised jurisdiction) with 3&#8209;5 years&rsquo; post&#8209;qualification experience, ideally in FinTech, payments or digital financial services.</li><li>Solid experience in commercial contracting and regulatory/legal matters in a FinTech context.</li><li>Strong understanding of UAE regulatory environment for financial services, payments and technology (plus exposure to regional/international if possible).</li><li>Excellent negotiation, drafting and analytical skills.</li><li>Strong business acumen and ability to engage with non&#8209;legal stakeholders (product, operations, risk).</li><li>Excellent English (written &amp; spoken) &mdash; ability to articulate legal advice clearly to business.</li><li>Self&#8209;starter, able to manage multiple tasks, work in a dynamic FinTech environment.</li></ul><p><b>Reporting &amp; Stakeholders:</b></p><ul><li>Reports to Head of Legal / General Counsel (or directly to senior management depending on company structure).</li><li>Stakeholder interfaces: business units (product, operations, compliance), external counsel, regulators, senior management.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: AED35,000.00 - AED70,000.00 per month</p><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>What is your Visa Status ?</li><li>What is your joining availability ?</li><li>What is your Expected salary ?</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Senior Legal Counsel &ndash; FinTech: 5 years (Required)</li></ul>

Senior Legal Counsel – FinTech

Explore 5531+ Compliance counsel in Dubai United Arab Emirates this November. Find roles across top companies and apply now to boost your career.

5531 compliance counsel jobs IN Dubai United Arab Emirates

In-House Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel – Fintech

Senior Counsel Regulatory, EEMEA (Arabic Speaker)

Senior Counsel Regulatory, EEMEA (Arabic Speaker)

Senior In-house Legal Counsel

DIRECTOR - CORPORATE COMPLIANCE

Senior Legal Counsel – FinTech