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Revolut

<div>About Revolut
People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products &mdash; including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more &mdash; help our 70+ million customers get more from their money every day.
As we continue our lightning-fast growth,&zwnj; 2 things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work&trade;. So far, we have 13,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.
About the role
The Legal team turns complexity into clarity by partnering with teams across Revolut to provide sharp, practical advice that helps the business move fast while staying protected. From structuring innovative products to navigating new markets, the Legal team ensures growth is secure, compliant, and built for the long term.
We're looking for a Legal Counsel to advise on legal and regulatory issues relating to our business product offering. This is a high-impact role where you&rsquo;ll be working directly with the Revolut Business and Sales teams, supporting strategy and growth.
The breadth of work you'll encounter (and level of commercial involvement) is pretty unique for an in-house role, so you'll have a large degree of responsibility for Revolut&rsquo;s ongoing development.
Up to shape what's next in finance? Let's get in touch.
What you'll be doing<ul><li>
Serving as a strategic partner to the Revolut Business and Sales teams</li><li>
Providing expert advice on legal and regulatory issues surrounding the structuring of new and existing business products</li><li>
Drafting customer-facing legal documents for these products</li><li>
Helping to structure and expand features while managing regulatory expectations, requirements, and applications</li><li>
Engaging and working alongside European and local regulators</li><li>
Excelling at leadership while also undertaking executional work</li><li>
Handling significant and complex legal matters with short turnaround times</li></ul>
What you'll need<ul><li>
6+ years of PQE</li><li>
Excellent academic and law firm credentials</li><li>
Experience advising on financial regulations in Europe</li><li>
Experience advising on business products</li><li>
Sound judgement, composure under pressure, and a collaborative mindset</li><li>
Confidence making decisions where there's ambiguity or incomplete information</li><li>
Experience with PSD2 and CRD</li><li>
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills</li><li>
Fluency in English</li></ul>
Building a global financial super app isn&rsquo;t enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that&rsquo;s why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&amp;I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We're not just doing this because it's the right thing to do. We&rsquo;re doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That&rsquo;s why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard-working team.
Important notice for candidates:
Job scams are on the rise. Please keep these guidelines in mind when applying for any open roles.<ul><li>Only apply through official Revolut channels. We don&rsquo;t use any third-party services or platforms for our recruitment.</li><li>Always double-check the emails you receive. Make sure all communications are being done through official Revolut emails, with an @revolut.com domain.</li></ul>
We won't ask for payment or personal financial information during the hiring process. If anyone does ask you for this, it&rsquo;s a scam. Report it immediately.
By submitting this application, I confirm that all the information given by me in this application for employment and any additional documents attached hereto are true to the best of my knowledge and that I have not wilfully suppressed any material fact. I confirm I have disclosed if applicable any previous employment with Revolut. I accept that if any of the information given by me in this application is in any way false or incorrect, my application may be rejected, any offer of employment may be withdrawn or my employment with Revolut may be terminated summarily or I may be dismissed. By submitting this application, I agree that my personal data will be processed in accordance with Revolut's Candidate Privacy Notice</div>

Senior Regulatory Counsel (Business)

Crypto.com

<div>
 
 About the Role:
 
 
 Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis on regulatory and policy issues related to the crypto industry and blockchain technology, and leverage this knowledge to provide sound legal guidance and advice on tech-related financial regulation and crypto matters. Carefully draft and meticulously review legal documents and agreements, with a particular focus on tech-related corporate, litigation, and regulatory matters. Advise on ensuring compliance with the applicable laws and regulations governing financial services, crypto, blockchain technology, smart contracts, and decentralized applications. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, and business, to offer legal guidance and advice across a wide range of tech-related matters. Represent the company with poise and professionalism in negotiations and interactions with regulators, policymakers, and industry stakeholders on tech-related topics. Maintain a vigilant awareness of legal and regulatory developments in the ever-evolving crypto industry and blockchain technology landscape, and proactively share insights and recommendations with the legal team and other key stakeholders. Interact with regulators when necessary.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis on regulatory and policy issues related to the crypto industry and blockchain technology
 </li>
 <li>
 Leverage knowledge to provide sound legal guidance and advice on tech-related financial regulation and crypto matters
 </li>
 <li>
 Carefully draft and meticulously review legal documents and agreements, with a focus on tech-related corporate, litigation, and regulatory matters
 </li>
 <li>
 Advise on ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing financial services, crypto, blockchain technology, smart contracts, and decentralized applications
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with cross-functional teams to offer legal guidance and advice on tech-related matters
 </li>
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 Represent the company in negotiations and interactions with regulators, policymakers, and industry stakeholders on tech-related topics
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain awareness of legal and regulatory developments in the crypto industry and blockchain technology landscape
 </li>
 <li>
 Proactively share insights and recommendations with the legal team and key stakeholders
 </li>
 <li>
 Interact with regulators when necessary
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Requirements
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Possess 5-8 years of well-rounded experience as a lawyer, with a distinct focus on financial regulation or regulatory affairs, and a strong, substantive understanding of blockchain technology and the crypto industry.&nbsp;
 </li>
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 Qualified to practice in UAE. Demonstrate excellent drafting and communication abilities, with a proven track record of effectively conveying complex legal and technical concepts to non-legal audiences.&nbsp;
 </li>
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 Familiar with financial products and relevant licensing and regulatory requirements
 </li>
 <li>
 Thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, adeptly working both independently and as a collaborative team player.&nbsp;
 </li>
 <li>
 Exhibit strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to provide practical, solution-oriented legal advice on tech-related matters
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We may use artificial intelligence tools to analyze the content of your Resume/CV against the specific requirements for the position. The purpose is to support our recruitment team in reviewing applications more effectively. These tools assist our recruitment team in their evaluation of your application by providing recommendations, but they do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans who consider the insights generated by the tools along with other relevant information. If you would like more details about how your personal information is processed, please contact us.
 
</div>

Regulatory Legal Counsel

Hydrogen Group

<div>
 
 
 Legal Counsel &ndash; Financial Regulation | Dubai
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re supporting a leading financial regulator in Dubai in hiring a Legal Counsel for their Policy &amp; Legal Division. This role offers exposure to high‑impact regulatory work, legislative drafting, and advisory matters across the DIFC&rsquo;s financial services landscape.
 
 
 
 
 
 The successful candidate will advise on statutory interpretation, public law, conflicts of laws, and financial services legislation, while also contributing to drafting laws and rules and supporting internal teams across supervision, enforcement, and policy.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Provide timely legal advice on financial services regulation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Advise on public law, statutory interpretation, conflicts of laws, and contracts.
 </li>
 <li>
 Draft and support the enactment of legislation, rules, and guidance.
 </li>
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 Work closely with internal stakeholders across regulatory divisions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Represent the regulator in engagements with DIFC and government bodies (as required).
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 What We&rsquo;re Looking For
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 5+ years&rsquo; PQE from a top‑tier international law firm or financial regulator.
 </li>
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 Common law qualified
 </li>
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 Strong experience in financial services legislation and regulatory matters.
 </li>
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 Excellent analytical, advisory, and communication skills.
 </li>
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 Legislative drafting experience is an advantage.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 A great opportunity to help shape financial regulation in the DIFC within a collaborative, high‑performing legal and policy team reach out if you&rsquo;d like to learn more.
 
</div>

Legal Counsel

CMC Markets

<div>
 
 We are looking to hire a Senior Legal Counsel to join us here at CMC Markets. This is a pivotal role as our sole Legal Counsel based in Dubai, supporting the firm&rsquo;s regulated operations within the DIFC and ensuring the business remains compliant with all applicable DFSA and UAE legal requirements. You will act as the primary legal point of contact for the Middle East business, while working closely with the Head of Legal - EMEA and the wider global Legal, Compliance, Finance and Senior Leadership teams.
 
 
 
 
 
 Your remit spans commercial, regulatory, corporate, employment, and product-related legal matters, as well as contributing to global legal initiatives and helping to shape CMC&rsquo;s growth in the region.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 Regional Legal &amp; Regulatory Support (Middle East Focus)
 
 <ul>
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 Provide legal advice on all matters relating to the firm&rsquo;s operations within the
 
 DIFC
 
 and under
 
 DFSA rules
 
 , ensuring compliance with regional regulatory requirements.
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 Advise the business on UAE-specific legal considerations, including contractual, regulatory, market, employment, and other legal obligations.
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 Coordinate with the Dubai and global Compliance function to ensure continued compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
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 Act as the primary liaison between CMC and regional external counsel for the Dubai-based business.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Commercial &amp; Corporate
 
 
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 Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements relevant to the UAE and wider Middle East region, including market data licences, vendor agreements, prime brokerage documentation (including ISDAs), and institutional/partner arrangements.
 </li>
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 Support the Finance and Treasury teams on loans, engagement letters and other financing arrangements.
 </li>
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 Assist the Tax team with engagement letters and related documentation.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Product &amp; Operational Support
 
 
 <ul>
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 Draft and amend Terms of Business for the Middle East, ensuring consistency with DFSA rules and alignment with global standards.
 </li>
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 Work alongside Operations and Product teams on regional initiatives, client onboarding projects and corporate account arrangements.
 </li>
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 Support Compliance on complaints handling (where required), regulatory changes and financial promotions reviews.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Global Collaboration
 
 
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 Work closely with legal colleagues across geographies to ensure smooth cross-border coordination and knowledge sharing.
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 Assist with monthly board reporting and contribute to regional updates for senior leadership.
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 Support global expansion projects, including new product initiatives, cross-border offerings and new branch considerations.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Risk Mitigation &amp; Governance
 
 
 <ul>
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 Proactively identify, assess and mitigate legal risks across the region.
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 Manage external counsel effectively to balance cost, efficiency and quality.
 </li>
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 Uphold and contribute to best-practice governance, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and legal oversight.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Principal Accountabilities
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Deliver high-quality legal advice across the Middle East, with a sharp focus on DFSA compliance and regional regulatory frameworks.
 </li>
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 Minimise legal and regulatory risk through effective oversight, documentation and proactive intervention.
 </li>
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 Manage external advisers for value, quality and strategic alignment.
 </li>
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 Maintain a deep understanding of the financial services industry, particularly regional market developments affecting CFDs, derivatives, equities, digital assets, and online trading.
 </li>
 <li>
 Promote an inclusive and supportive culture across the Legal function.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Skills &amp; Experience
 
 
 
 
 Essential
 
 
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 <li>
 Practising solicitor qualified in England &amp; Wales , with a minimum of 6 years&rsquo; post-qualification experience, or possessing equivalent professional education and experience from another relevant jurisdiction.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong knowledge of the
 
 DFSA regulatory framework
 
 and the legal environment of the
 
 DIFC
 
 ; experience in UAE onshore matters is beneficial.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex legal issues succinctly.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong organisational, analytical and negotiation capabilities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Confidence working autonomously as the sole legal presence in the region, while integrating effectively with a global team.
 </li>
 <li>
 Thorough understanding of legal and regulatory issues within the financial services industry.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Desirable
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Derivatives experience, including ISDA and prime brokerage documentation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Previous experience within a regulated online trading or derivatives environment in the Middle East.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 CMC Markets is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
 
</div>

Senior Legal Counsel

MAM Gruppe

<div>
 
 
 Senior Legal &amp; Compliance Counsel - Eastern Europe and Central Asia
 
 
 
 Location: Dubai
 
 
 
 
 
 
 A role that inspires you
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Join an internationally active medical technology organisation as Senior Legal &amp; Compliance Counsel, combining strategic legal advisory with hands-on compliance leadership. In this role, you will act as a trusted partner to business leaders, supporting commercial activities while strengthening governance and regulatory frameworks in a highly regulated environment.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Provide pragmatic legal advice to commercial and operational functions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, particularly distribution and service contracts.
 </li>
 <li>
 Advise on indirect sales models and distributor lifecycle management.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide guidance on competition law, export controls, sanctions, and trade compliance.
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage local litigation and coordinate external legal counsel.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support corporate governance, data protection (GDPR), and regulatory compliance matters.
 </li>
 <li>
 Implement and oversee the Compliance Management System.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct compliance risk assessments and third-party due diligence.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support internal investigations and remediation measures.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure compliant interactions with healthcare professionals and public authorities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Deliver training on compliance, anti-corruption, competition law, data protection, and export controls.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate closely with Commercial, Finance, HR, Supply Chain, and Operations teams.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Your Profile:
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Law degree with admission to practice in Eastern Europe or Central Asia.
 </li>
 <li>
 7&ndash;10 years&rsquo; legal experience in healthcare, medical devices, or another regulated industry.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong background in commercial contracting, particularly distribution and service agreements.
 </li>
 <li>
 Expertise in compliance programme management and anti-corruption frameworks (e.g. FCPA, UK Bribery Act).
 </li>
 <li>
 Solid knowledge of healthcare compliance, GDPR, and third-party risk management.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong communication and training skills with a business-oriented mindset.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 What&rsquo;s on Offer?
 
 
 
 
 
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 <li>
 A senior dual legal and compliance role with strategic visibility.
 </li>
 <li>
 Close collaboration with leadership and cross-functional teams.
 </li>
 <li>
 Opportunity to shape governance structures in a regulated, international environment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Long-term development prospects within a stable organisation.
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Senior Legal & Compliance Counsel

ALTIVON FZCO

Legal Counsel / Legal Executive (Licensed, English &amp; Chinese Speaking)We are seeking a **legally qualified and licensed legal professional** to support our corporate services operations and liaise with clients, external law firms, regulators, and banks. The role requires **fluency in both English and Chinese**.Key ResponsibilitiesLegal &amp; Corporate Matters* Handle and oversee corporate legal matters, including:* Company incorporation, restructuring, and dissolution* Corporate governance and statutory compliance* Preparation and review of corporate documents (resolutions, agreements, NDAs)* Support and coordinate licence applications (e.g. gaming, fintech, financial or other regulated licences)* Review legal advice provided by external law firms and ensure alignment with client and business needs* Maintain corporate records, compliance calendars, and statutory filingsClient, Regulator &amp; Third-Party Coordination* Act as a legal point of contact for clients, law firms, regulators, and banks* Assist with KYC, AML, and due diligence documentation for banks and payment providers* Follow up on legal deliverables, timelines, and fees with external partiesBilingual Legal Support* Draft, review, and translate legal and corporate documents between English and Chinese* Support bilingual communication with clients and counterparties* Ensure accurate and consistent legal terminology in both languagesRequirementsLegal Qualification* Legally qualified and licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction (e.g. admitted lawyer, solicitor, attorney-at-law, PRC Legal Professional Qualification, or equivalent)* Law degree (LLB or equivalent) is mandatoryExperience* 2&ndash;6 years of post-qualification or relevant legal experience in:* Law firms (corporate / commercial / regulatory), or* Corporate services, compliance, or in-house legal roles* Experience dealing with corporate, regulatory, or licensing mattersLanguage* Fluent in English (written and spoken)* Fluent in Chinese (Mandarin) (written and spoken)Skills &amp; Attributes* Strong legal drafting and review skills* Good commercial awareness and practical mindset* Highly organized, detail-oriented, and reliable* Comfortable managing multiple jurisdictions and matters* Professional communication and client-handling skillsPreferred (Nice to Have)* Experience in regulated industries (gaming, betting, fintech, payments, financial services)* Exposure to multi-jurisdiction corporate structures* Prior experience working with international clientsWhat We Offer* Competitive salary based on qualification and experience* Exposure to international legal and corporate work* Long-term career growth in licencessional corporate services environment* Collaborative and multicultural teamApply today to join our team at Email: jaycel@altivon.aeJob Type: Full-timeEducation:<ul><li>Higher diploma (Preferred)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Law Firm: 2 years (Required)</li></ul>Language:<ul><li>Chinese (Required)</li></ul>

Legal Counsel / Legal Executive (Licensed, English & Chinese Speaking)

Mondia Group

<div>The Legal Counsel will be responsible for overseeing the legal operations and compliance of the entire group of companies, including the parent company and its subsidiaries. This role requires a experience and strategic legal professional who can advise senior management, manage legal risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and oversee complex legal matters across multiple jurisdictions.<ul>
<li>
Management and development of the Legal Function: Managing and developing the legal and compliance function across the group in addition to managing and supervising team members</li>
<li>Legal Advisor to the Executive Team: Advising senior management and members of the Executive Board on legal and strategic matters across the Group</li>
<li>Legal Compliance: Ensure that business activities are conducted in conformity with all applicable laws, regulations, internal policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Contract Lifecycle: Oversee the entire contract lifecycle and contract management process and tool. Actively participate in reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts in addition to maintaining and developing the Group&rsquo;s legal templates and observance of standard terms of contracting. Support ongoing contract management processes to mitigate risk and impact of contract breaches and customer complaints.</li>
<li>Litigation and Dispute Resolution: manage disputes, litigation, regulatory investigations and arbitration proceedings and manage external counsel</li>
<li>Corporate Governance: ensure compliance with corporate governance standards and support corporate governance processes and record keeping.</li>
<li>Regulatory Affairs Oversee and ensure the Group&rsquo;s compliance with regulatory requirements and industry specific rules and regulations and advise management on regulatory requirements and developments. Liaise with regulatory bodies and maintain relationships with relevant industry bodies and trade associations where applicable. Ensure regulatory compliance requirements are reflected in company policies, processes, SLAs.</li>
<li>Compliance Oversee the Group&rsquo;s compliance function including drafting, implementing and managing core Group compliance policies (e.g. AML and CFT Policies and privacy compliance (including GDPR and similar privacy regulations), implementing and overseeing procedures.</li>
<li>Risk Management Continual compliance risk assessment of company practices together with the development of internal policies and procedures, compliance training and protocols, managing legal and compliance risks and reporting to the Executive Board/risk committee.</li>
<li>Business Process Enhancement: Actively participate in business process engineering exercises
</li><li>Manage External Consultants: Liaise with external lawyers, auditors, tax advisors, bankers and other external consultants</li>
<li>Training and Awareness: Provide suitable training and awareness to staff in relation to legal and compliance policies and processes</li>
</ul>
Requirements<ul>
<li>
LLB Degree</li>
<li>Proven track record (5+ years) as Group Legal Counsel or similar senior inhouse legal role</li>
<li>Experience in a multinational or large regional private practice firm
</li><li>Experience in TMT (Technology Media &amp; Telecommunications) sector and/or digital payments and digital content distribution
</li><li>Experience dealing with Telecom Operators and Regulations
</li><li>Experience working across multiple jurisdictions (in particular Europe and MEA)</li></ul></div>

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