Senior Legal Counsel – Fintech

About the Role

• A leading global fintech company based in Dubai is seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Counsel to join its growing team.

• 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.

• The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in UAE financial regulations, cross-border legal structures, and fintech or technology-driven business models.

• You’ll work closely with senior management, advising on investment portfolios, global entity management, and day-to-day legal operations across multiple jurisdictions.

• 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice on fintech operations, payment systems, and financial compliance across the UAE and other key markets.

• Manage and advise on investment portfolios, corporate structuring, and multi-jurisdictional entities.

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, vendor contracts, and cross-border transactions.

• Support senior management on corporate governance, risk assessment, and strategic partnerships.

• Liaise with external counsel, regulatory authorities, and partners to ensure compliance with UAE Central Bank and international fintech standards.

• Oversee day-to-day legal operations, ensuring efficient processes and risk mitigation across business units.

• Provide guidance on new fintech initiatives, product launches, and expansion into new jurisdictions.