Legal Counsel

Purpose

We are looking for a seasoned Legal Counsel with 5+ years of experience to lead our legal and compliance functions. This individual will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance and supporting our strategic initiatives across jurisdictions.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full lifecycle of ADGM crypto asset license application and ongoing compliance.
• Act as the company's primary liaison with ADGM / FSRA and other regional regulators.
• Stay abreast of regulatory developments across the UAE, Southeast Asia, and other priority markets.
• Provide high-level legal counsel to the executive team on complex corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.
• Advise on the legal implications of strategic decisions, especially in the context of digital assets and fintech.
• Oversee corporate governance frameworks and provide legal input on organizational policies and risk mitigation.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including vendor agreements, strategic partnerships, and NDAs.
• Ensure contracts reflect business objectives, minimize risk, and comply with applicable laws.
• Conduct legal due diligence for cross-border activities, M&A, and joint ventures.
• Develop and implement legal policies and risk frameworks to support sustainable business growth.
• Monitor global compliance requirements, particularly in anti-money laundering, consumer protection, and digital asset regulation.
• Represent the company in legal disputes, regulatory engagements, and external legal proceedings as required.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regulatory bodies and external legal counsel.
• Guide and align external legal support with internal strategy and operations.
• Provide legal insights to support global expansion and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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