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Papel

Who We Are AtPapel Holdings, we're not just another Fintech company. We're on a mission to revolutionize the financial landscape. From innovative banking solutions to cutting-edge digital asset products, we're transforming how people interact with money. Careers at Papel suit those who want to have an impact, who are comfortable getting uncomfortable, willing to take risks and win big. We are brave, laser-focused and have high aptitude, with a little playfulness for good measure. If you're someone who thrives on high accountability, possesses a start-up spirit, and flair for industry-savvy solutions, you'll fit right in. If this resonates with you, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact and be part of something that's changing how we interact with money and wealth. POSITION OBJECTIVE As General Counsel, you will serve as the primary legal advisor to the company, providing Legal's commercial-corporate and regulatory leadership across all business functions. You'll be responsible for managing legal risk, navigating regulatory environments, and ensuring compliance with domestic and international financial services regulations and laws. You'll also be instrumental in technology procurement, corporate governance, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and the full suite of contracts related to product development. RESPONSIBILITIES <ul> <li>Serve as the company's principal legal advisor, managing all legal matters, including corporate, commercial, regulatory, employment, and intellectual property.</li> <li>Oversee legal risk management and compliance with applicable financial regulations.</li> <li>Advise on licensing applications related to payments, lending, digital assets, or digital banking.</li> <li>Lead and negotiate key commercial agreements, including partnerships and vendor contracts.</li> <li>Advise the Board of Directors and executive leadership on legal strategy, governance, and best practices.</li> <li>Manage external counsel relationships and legal budget. This includes "magic circle" and local counsel in other jurisdictions.</li> <li>Build and lead an in-house legal team as the company grows.</li> </ul> Requirements <ul> <li>JD or LLB from an accredited law school. Ideally in the top-20 globally by QS rankings or similar</li> <li>10+ years of PQE legal experience, with a strong background in TMT, payments, and financial services</li> <li>Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks relevant to FinTech (e.g., AML / KYC, sanctions, digital assets, Travel Rule, data privacy)</li> <li>Experience negotiating complex contracts and advising on corporate transactions</li> <li>Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence at the executive level</li> <li>Operationally strong and also a strategic thinker</li> </ul> Preferred Qualifications <ul> <li>Financial services and data protection certifications.</li> <li>Ideally, prior experience at regulated entities and a fintech startup.</li> <li>International legal experience and cross-border regulations; interfacing with notaries public.</li> </ul> Benefits <ul> <li>Competitive salary</li> <li>Discretionary bonus</li> <li>Comprehensive Healthcare</li> </ul>

General Counsel - FinTech

Hanson Search

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 We are recruiting a Legal Counsel in Dubai, UAE, on behalf of a fast-growing, multinational investment group. This is a high-impact, hands-on role offering broad exposure across commercial, corporate and transactional matters, with a clear long-term pathway to General Counsel and Board-level responsibility.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Legal Counsel Role Overview and Strategic Business Impact
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Legal Counsel will act as a trusted business partner to senior leadership, providing pragmatic legal advice across a wide range of matters including commercial contracts, investments, real estate transactions and M&amp;A. The role will also oversee corporate governance and company secretarial responsibilities across a complex international group structure, working closely with external counsel across multiple jurisdictions.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities of the Legal Counsel Position
 
 
 
 
 
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 Advise on commercial and corporate legal matters, including contracts, compliance and governance
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 Draft and negotiate commercial agreements, investment documentation and real estate transactions
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 Support M&amp;A activity, including due diligence and transaction execution
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 Manage relationships with international external counsel
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 Oversee corporate secretarial duties across a multi-entity global structure
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 Ensure regulatory filings, board documentation and governance processes are completed accurately and on time
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 Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting the group
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 Partner closely with internal stakeholders to align legal strategy with business objectives
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 Ideal Legal Counsel Candidate Profile
 
 
 
 
 
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 Qualified lawyer (JD or equivalent) admitted in at least one jurisdiction
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 Long-term experience within an international corporate environment or top-tier law firm
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 Strong grounding in commercial law, corporate governance and M&amp;A
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 Experience supporting private equity or investment structures across multiple jurisdictions is highly advantageous
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 Comfortable operating across both Common Law and Civil Law frameworks
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 Highly organised, commercially minded and able to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
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 Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
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 Fluent English essential; additional languages are a plus
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 Legal Counsel &ndash; Opportunity Overview
 
 
 
 
 
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 Competitive salary and benefits
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 Broad, varied legal exposure across multiple sectors and jurisdictions
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 A collaborative, high-performance environment with direct access to senior decision-makers
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 Clear progression and professional growth opportunities
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 If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting, we would love to hear from you! Please apply via the link below.
 
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Legal Counsel

Huda Beauty

<div>Who We Are: At Huda Beauty, our Vision is to lead in creating a democratised beauty industry where power is given back to people to define, create, and enjoy beauty for themselves! Launched by award-winning beauty powerhouse Huda Kattan in 2013, Huda Beauty is one of the world&rsquo;s fastest-growing beauty brands. As a company, we are fueled by purpose and not profit, this allows us to approach things differently so that we can create products, content, and a community like no other. A lot has changed since our launch in 2013, but something that will forever remain at the core of Huda Beauty is our focus on business excellence and our unwavering passion for kindness!
Summary: Reporting directly to our General Counsel, Huda Beauty seeks a pragmatic, commercially-minded Director, Corporate and Commercial to establish and scale the Group&rsquo;s legal function across corporate and commercial matters. This hands-on, senior-level role will lead and manage the Group&rsquo;s legal entity governance, company secretarial matters, mergers and acquisitions, legal entity restructuring, the digitisation of the Huda Beauty Legal department and lead our commercial contracting and contract compliance, working collaboratively and cross-functionally. You will be a trusted advisor to the Group&rsquo;s senior management team. The role requires strong stakeholder engagement skills, the ability to translate legal and regulatory requirements into practical business processes, and experience building a positive governance culture in a fast-moving consumer goods environment. 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Corporate Affairs<ul>
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Oversee the full corporate lifecycle of all Group entities across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring structural integrity, governance alignment, and compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.</li>
<li>Lead and advise on the proper drafting and execution of corporate documents, such as articles of association, memoranda of association, board and manager resolutions, powers of attorney, sale and purchase agreements, transitional services agreements, board minutes, and similar documents.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain policies, procedures and control frameworks for governance and risk-related matters (e.g., product safety-related operational risks, supply chain, third-party/vendor risk, data/privacy risk intersections).</li>
<li>Lead and coordinate entity formation, cross-border reorganisations, mergers, demergers and liquidation/strike-off processes in partnership with external counsel, the Family office as well as Finance and Tax.</li>
<li>Advise on entity rationalisation and restructuring projects to optimize operational, tax and regulatory outcomes.</li>
<li>Own, design, implement and maintain the Group&rsquo;s delegation of authority (DoA) framework; framework; lead periodic reviews and ensure consistent application across jurisdictions; design and maintain internal controls, approval workflows, and audit‑ready processes for signature authority, sign‑off, and DoA exceptions.</li>
<li>Support the establishment and running of governance fora (e.g., risk committee, working groups), prepare agendas, materials and clear action trackers; drive follow-through with senior stakeholders.</li>
<li>Provide practical advice to business leaders on risk-based decision-making, escalation, and embedding governance into day-to-day operations.</li>
Monitor internal controls and remediation plans; coordinate risk testing and assurance activities with internal audit or external reviewers where required. 
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</ul>Commercial Legal<ul>
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Provide senior commercial legal advice on customer, supplier and partner contracts, distribution, licensing, master services agreements, and brand/channel agreements relevant to consumer goods/beauty/luxury sectors.</li>
<li>Develop standardised contracting templates, playbooks and clause libraries to streamline negotiation and reduce legal spend, working collaboratively with our Director, Compliance, Governance and Risk.</li>
<li>Lead the negotiation and execution of complex cross-border commercial transactions; provide pragmatic commercial risk advice.</li>
</ul>
Digitisation and AI<ul><li>
Drive digital transformation of our legal operations, namely the corporate matters and commercial contract lifecycle management (CLM) through implementation and continuous improvement including tracking, reporting and document retention.</li></ul>
Cross-Functional Partnership<ul>
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Act as key legal partner to our Director, Compliance, Governance and Risk; Finance and Tax teams on entity-level matters, intercompany agreements, fund flows and tax-driven restructurings, as well as fostering a culture of compliance and improvement.</li>
<li>Support statutory consolidation, financial reporting, audit requests and regulator engagements relating to entity governance and legal documentation.</li>
<li>Build strong relationships with the Director (Compliance, Governance &amp; Risk), General Counsel, Finance, People+Culture, Operations, Product Safety/Quality, Procurement and local market leads to create policies and escalations affecting corporate affairs and commercial activities, as well as day-to-day activities.</li>
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Team Leadership<ul>
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Lead, develop and mentor direct reports and other Legal, Regulatory and Compliance team members (corporate, commercial and company secretarial); set priorities and manage performance.</li>
<li>Oversee selection, engagement and oversight of external counsel and service providers; drive cost-effective delivery and best practice.</li>
<li>Champion process improvement, automation and adoption of entity management and CLM systems.</li>
</ul>
Training &amp; Culture<ul>
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Drive the development and delivery of legal training, both as a train‑the‑trainer within the Legal, Regulatory &amp; Compliance function and, also, for business leads and functional stakeholders in order to reduce risk in our business operations and embed risk-aware behaviours.</li>
<li>Support the General Counsel and Director, Compliance, Governance and Risk in communications and change management to promote a culture of governance and accountability across the group.</li>
</ul>
Requirements<ul>
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Qualified lawyer in a major jurisdiction within the Huda Beauty Group with a minimum of 10-15 years post qualification experience handling complex corporate and commercial legal matters.</li>
<li>Being called to a US state bar is an advantage.</li>
<li>Previous in-house experience in leading and implementing corporate and commercial legal matters is an advantage.</li>
<li>Leadership in designing and implementing legal tech solutions and experience with legal AI solutions are an advantage.</li>
<li>Strong organisational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritise multiple tasks seamlessly.</li>
<li>High emotional maturity and intelligence with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li>
<li>Forward thinker with a Kaizen (continuous improvement) mentality, who actively seeks opportunities to improve and proposes solutions.</li>
<li>Keen interest and/or experience in the cosmetics industry is an advantage.</li>
<li>Excellent judgement, negotiation, and communication skills.</li>
<li>Highly resourceful team player with the ability to be extremely effective independently.</li>
<li>Consistently display an approachable nature and flexible working style with flawless written and verbal communication skills.</li>
<li>Strong presentation skills, with the ability to present to stakeholders at all levels of the organisation when required.</li>
<li>Flexible working style. Occasional early morning or late evening calls may be required to accommodate global business needs. Ad hoc travel may also be required.</li>
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Benefits<ul>
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Monthly &ldquo;Self Love Days&rdquo; &ndash; at company discretion</li>
<li>Premium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage for employee plus dependents</li>
<li>Monthly coaching sessions with our in-house Success Coach</li>
<li>Employee discounts on all Huda Beauty products</li>
<li>Quarterly product gifting</li>
</ul>
Huda Beauty is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams and upholding an equal employment workplace that is free from discrimination. We hire stellar individuals regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical conditions, disability, or veteran status. If you need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.</div>

Legal Director, Corporate and Commercial

NicheHR Global

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 Legal Counsel
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 
 
 To provide comprehensive legal support to a key business vertical within our organization and its entities by creating and maintaining robust legal registers, ensuring full statutory and regulatory compliance, managing key legal and intellectual property documentation, supporting contractual and litigation matters, and actively contributing to ongoing restructuring and strategic initiatives across jurisdictions.
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Legal Registers &amp; Governance
 
 
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 Develop and maintain a comprehensive Legal Register for all entities within the vertical across multiple jurisdictions.
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 Establish a sustainable, periodic review cycle to ensure registers are current and fully compliant.
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 Conduct a one-time detailed review of existing legal documents to identify discrepancies, inaccuracies, and missing information.
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 Maintain a centralised and updated register of all title deeds for land and buildings owned across all entities within the vertical.
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 Compliance Management
 
 
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 Design, implement, and monitor statutory and regulatory compliance trackers tailored to each entity and jurisdiction.
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 Lead periodic compliance review meetings with country legal and business teams to track action items and ensure timely closure of pending requirements.
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 Provide proactive guidance to ensure ongoing compliance with corporate governance and local regulations.
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 Legal Document Custodianship &amp; Databases
 
 
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 Develop and maintain a secure, centralised repository for all historical and ongoing legal cases involving the vertical.
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 Create and manage a comprehensive Trademark &amp; Intellectual Property database, including registrations, renewals, oppositions, and related documentation.
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 Act as custodian of original title deeds and other critical physical legal documents, ensuring secure storage and efficient retrieval processes.
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 Contract Management &amp; Legal Representation
 
 
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 Support end-to-end contract lifecycle management by partnering with senior legal management and cross-functional teams (Trade, Operations, Finance, Treasury, Risk, etc.).
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 Draft, review, negotiate, and finalise commercial agreements to safeguard organisational interests.
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 Work with senior legal management to represent our client's entities in litigation, arbitration, regulatory hearings, and settlements across relevant jurisdictions when required.
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 Support to Restructuring Initiatives
 
 
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 Provide legal and compliance support to the CFO&rsquo;s Office and restructuring project teams on mergers, de-mergers, share transfers, asset transfers, liquidations, and related regulatory filings.
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 Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external advisors to ensure the smooth execution of restructuring processes.
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 Ad-hoc Projects &amp; General Support
 
 
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 Deliver timely legal advisory and transactional support to internal teams on emerging issues, new business initiatives, and cross-border matters.
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 Assist with special projects requiring legal input, analysis, or document preparation.
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 Key Competencies
 
 
 
 
 
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 Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
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 Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication abilities.
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 High attention to detail and strong process orientation.
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 Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, multi-jurisdictional environment.
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 Proactive, self-driven, and collaborative approach.
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 High mobility and willingness to travel at short notice across operating jurisdictions.
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 Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
 
 
 
 
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 Minimum LLB from a recognised university; LLM preferred.
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 Bar Certification / Practicing License in a UAE or international jurisdiction (added advantage).
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 5&ndash;7 years of progressive legal experience, preferably within diversified or multi-jurisdictional corporate groups.
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 Demonstrated expertise in building and managing legal registers, compliance trackers, and document governance frameworks.
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 Strong experience in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
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 Exposure to litigation management, arbitration, and coordination with external counsel.
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 Familiarity with intellectual property processes, including trademark filings, renewals, and oppositions.
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 Experience in corporate restructuring activities such as mergers, de-mergers, and share/asset transfers.
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 Understanding of UAE commercial, corporate, free zone, and regulatory frameworks (added advantage).
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 </ul>
 
 
</div>

<div>About Us 

UMO is an international modern money platform. Our mission is to create high-impact digital finance solutions and real opportunities for people and markets worldwide. While our core expertise lies in Fintech and AI, our capabilities reach far beyond.

We are a team of 150+ professionals operating across 4 offices in MENA and Europe.

Headquartered in the UAE with hubs in Ukraine, Portugal, and Lithuania, we unite technology, operations, and product development under one vision. We innovate through deep operational excellence and shared expertise, creating a robust foundation built for global growth. 
What You'll Do 

As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will lead and grow a team of 3 experienced legal specialists to deliver high-quality, secure, and compliant solutions in a regulated fintech environment. You will play a key role in shaping the legal function, driving delivery excellence, and ensuring that innovation is balanced with governance and risk management. 

Key Responsibilities 
<ul>
<li>Provide expert legal counsel on all aspects of the neobank&rsquo;s operations, focusing on the convergence of traditional finance, payments, and digital assets (crypto);</li>
<li>Own and manage the legal and compliance roadmap for the expansion into new target markets, including the UAE and MENA region;</li>
<li>Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts, partnership agreements (processors, payment schemes, and exchanges), and vendor contracts;</li>
<li>Ensure the platform, including products like cards, wallets, and trading features, complies with local and international financial regulations (e.g., AML, KYC, data privacy);</li>
<li>Advise senior management on corporate governance, licensing requirements, and risk mitigation strategies in a multi-jurisdictional environment;</li>
<li>Manage regulatory inquiries and external counsel engagement across key operational geographies;</li>
<li>Create global contract lifecycle management (CLM) process, including template standardization, review workflows, and a definitive repository for all executed commercial and strategic documents;</li>
<li>Develop, implement, and periodically audit all employment contracts, policies, and handbooks for all entities, ensuring strict compliance with the UAE Labour Law (including free-zone regulations like DIFC/ADGM) and the diverse labor directives of the European Union;</li>
<li>Advise the Human Resources department on complex, high-risk employment matters, including disciplinary procedures, statutory termination requirements, end-of-service gratuity calculations (UAE), and collective consultation obligations (EU);</li>
<li>Manage the legal aspects of global workforce arrangements, including independent contractor classification, remote work policies, and the drafting of enforceable non-compete and non-solicitation clauses in line with local legal precedents;</li>
<li>Maintain and enforce the global corporate structure (e.g., subsidiary registrations, intercompany agreements) and guarantee all corporate filing deadlines are met across all jurisdictions;</li>
<li>Oversee all data protection and privacy compliance efforts, including the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) standards for EU operations and equivalent data privacy mandates in the UAE/MENA region.</li> 
</ul>
You&rsquo;re a Perfect Fit If You Have 
<ul>
<li>7+ years of experience as a Legal Counsel, with a strong focus on the financial services sector.</li>
<li>Solid experience in a regulated FinTech, Banking, or Crypto company is mandatory.</li>
<li>Proven track record of managing and mentoring junior legal staff or leading a small legal team (ideally 3+ people).</li>
<li>Deep understanding of payments regulation (e.g., SEPA/SWIFT, card schemes), digital asset laws, and licensing procedures in key jurisdictions.</li>
<li>Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills.</li>
<li>Proficiency in English (B2-C1), both written and verbal, is essential (knowing Ukrainian or Russian is an advantage)</li></ul> 


Compensation &amp; Benefits (Dubai, UAE) 
<ul>
<li>Highly Competitive Compensation.</li>
<li>Visa Sponsorship: Full coverage of UAE employment visa and residency permit costs.</li>
<li>Relocation Support: Dedicated support desk to assist with your move, including inbound flight coverage (if applicable).</li>
<li>Time Off: 25 working days of Annual Leave + UAE Public Holidays.</li>
<li>Health Coverage: Comprehensive Medical Insurance for yourself.</li>
<li>Performance Incentives: Eligibility for performance-based bonuses and incentives.</li>
<li>Statutory Benefits: End of Service Gratuity as per UAE Labour Law.</li></ul> 
 
Shape the future: join a successful, next-generation prestigious neobank!</div>

Senior Legal Counsel

Hays

<div>
 
 
 Your new company
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The client is a prestigious multinational company with offices in Dubai.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Your new role
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 To act as Legal Counsel and provide sound legal advice across a range of legal disciplines with a focus on real estate, commercial law, employment law, companies law and to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
 
 
 
 
 
 Your Duties
 
 
 
 
 
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 Provide day-to-day support for company operational activities
 </li>
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 Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of agreements such as service contracts, supplier agreements, and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), ensuring alignment with business objectives and legal requirements
 </li>
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 Draft, review, and amend a variety of legal documents including service contracts, supplier agreements, letters, tenders, and applications, ensuring alignment with legal frameworks and regulatory guidelines
 </li>
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 Finalise agreements by performing tasks such as highlighting textual changes in draft documents
 </li>
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 Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, international best practices, and internal policies and procedures
 </li>
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 Offer legal and regulatory advice to help mitigate financial, legal, and reputational risks
 </li>
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 Assist the Head of Legal by staying informed on legislative and regulatory developments and conducting legal research as needed
 </li>
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 Maintain and update standard templates as required
 </li>
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 Support the Head of Legal in promoting corporate governance best practices
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 Manage legal databases and oversee document filing
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 Participate in meetings and committees as directed by the Head of Legal
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 Carry out ad-hoc administrative tasks as needed, including printing, copying, scanning, and filing
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 Performing any ad-hoc tasks as required by the business
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 What you'll need to succeed
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 At least 3 years of legal experience gained from a reputable/recognised law firm and a proven background in general corporate and commercial legal work
 </li>
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 Knowledge of real estate, commercial law, employment law, companies&rsquo; law would be advantageous
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s and master&rsquo;s degree from a recognised/reputable university in law
 </li>
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 Active membership from a recognized legal associate or regulatory body from a common law jurisdiction
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 Middle Eastern experience and knowledge of UAE laws and regulations is a key requirement
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 What you'll get in return
 
 
 
 
 
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 Work with a multinational company
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 Tax free salary + incentives
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 Hybrid working
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Taptap Send

Our Mission Reduce inequity by helping immigrants move money home, and become the leading cross-border fintech for emerging markets. The Team Founded by Harvard grads / 3rd-time founders also founded Segovia (successful exit) and GiveDirectly (>300M revenue, fastest-growing NGO). Top performers from top and varied organizations (e.g., Bain, Bolt, Google, McKinsey, SafeBoda, Uber, Zipline) we like moving fast, and we hire people that do as well. Driven by mission, guided by values (see below) - in deed, not just word. Team as global as the mission, >30 languages from 25 countries (i.e., if you're interested in learning to make Chicken Moambe, we're the place). About Us Taptap Send is backed by top VCs (Spark, Canaan, Reid Hoffman, Breyer Capital, etc.), rapidly growing and a great place for those looking for both impact and a fast-paced tech startup environment. Read more about the journey in Reid Hoffman's words or TechCrunch article. Launched in 2019, Taptap is tapping into a transformative shift in global finance: from banks to phones. While this has affected wealthier countries as well, it has been nothing short of a revolution for the emerging markets where the overwhelming majority of population had been unable to access digital finance previously. Taptap Send allows immigrants to send money home instantly and with no fee , saving money in the process. With a formal market size of >700B alone, we've got a lot more saving to do for our users. Our mission is to reduce inequity by helping immigrants move money home, and become the leading cross-border fintech for emerging markets. And that's just the beginning. We charge fees for transfers on fixed exchange rate corridors (e.g., XOF, XAF). Our Investors Spark Capital, Canaan, Reid Hoffman, Breyer Capital (Jim Breyer), Unbound (Shravin Mittal), Wamda (Fadi Ghandour), Firstminute Capital, Slow Ventures (Sam Lessin), Helios Partners (Souleymane Ba), Crossbeam Ventures (Ali Hamed), Nikesh Arora, Samih Toukan, and many other context-specific angels Legal Counsel - GCC The role You'll join our energetic legal team of 7 lawyers reporting to the GCC Lead Counsel. This is a high-impact, broad-scope role covering the full legal lifecycle of our operations in the region: regulatory, commercial contracts, market expansion, product launches, employment matters, disputes, and whatever else lands on the legal desk. You'll partner across all business functions to advise on decisions, lead projects, negotiate agreements, and communicate legal issues to lawyers and non-lawyers alike, always balancing business priorities with legal risk. You'll drive growth by navigating new legal and commercial challenges (with local counsel support where needed) and won't wait to be told what needs doing. Responsibilities <ul> <li>Lead legal support for market expansion and new product launches across the GCC</li> <li>Lead or support engagement with regulators and maintain our regulatory compliance framework across the GCC region</li> <li>Handle commercial contracts, employment matters, disputes, and general legal work as needed</li> <li>Work cross-functionally with business, product, compliance and finance teams to tackle day-to-day legal and regulatory challenges</li> <li>Collaborate with the legal team to identify risks and develop creative solutions that balance business priorities with legal requirements</li> </ul> Requirements <ul> <li>Legal qualification +6-8 years PQE</li> <li>Significant in-house experience (startup preferred)</li> <li>Fintech/payments regulatory exposure (preferred)</li> <li>Fluent English and Arabic</li> </ul> A good fit for this role is <ul> <li>Organized and autonomous: you juggle multiple workstreams without dropping balls</li> <li>Driven: you thrive in ambitious, target-oriented environments</li> <li>Solutions-focused: you find paths forward beyond problems</li> <li>Comfortable with ambiguity: new markets and products energize you, not paralyze you</li> <li>A clear communicator: you translate legal complexity into plain business language</li> <li>Quick but thorough: you maintain quality while moving at startup pace</li> </ul> Benefits (specifics depend on geography) <ul> <li>Competitive salary</li> <li>Regular team events</li> <li>L&D budget</li> <li>Equipment</li> <li>Headspace subscription</li> </ul> Also you are <ul> <li>Outgoing - you love speaking to people and enjoy building meaningful relationships</li> <li>Execution Oriented - we have an 'impact first' philosophy and a lot to get done. You should be able to take an idea to implementation</li> <li>Mission Oriented - you are passionate about working for a net positive organisation / tech for good</li> <li>Organised - you have a system for how you approach your work that can keep you on track in a scrappy startup environment</li> <li>Driven - you thrive in a fast-paced, target oriented company</li> </ul> Taptap Values Impact first Team next Accept reality Propose solutions Win with grit Be proactively candid, with yourself and others Love the particular Own it Create positive energy Maybe, even have fun Taptap Send is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment decisions are decided on the basis of qualifications, experience and business need. We strongly encourage applications who are members of underrepresented communities to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know. Any information you provide us in this respect will only be used to accommodate your requirements. Note: we recognize imposter syndrome is real - any candidate that does not perfectly fit every characteristic of this role is still strongly encouraged to apply.

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