Corporate Lawyer – Financial Regulation, Corporate & Compliance (3–5 years)

Location : Dubai – On-site / Remote Europe

Department : Legal & Compliance

About the Client

Our client is a leading liquidity and technology provider in the crypto and FX industry, delivering advanced SaaS and B2B solutions to brokers, exchanges, hedge funds, and asset managers. The company operates a global legal structure, supporting multiple business lines in IT, SaaS, and financial technology sectors. With a strong focus on innovation, regulatory compliance, and cutting-edge technology, the company is at the forefront of shaping financial infrastructure for both traditional and digital asset markets.

Job Description

We are seeking a Corporate Lawyer with 3 to 5 years of experience to join the legal team, providing support on regulatory, corporate, and compliance matters in a dynamic international financial environment. This role is ideal for proactive legal professionals with a strong background in financial regulation and a genuine interest in technology and evolving business models.

Key Responsibilities

Provide legal advice on financial regulation applicable locally and internationally (DFSA, VARA, FCA, FSA, etc.).

Support licensing processes and maintain relations with local and international regulatory authorities.

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including NDAs, SLAs, and cooperation agreements.

Assist in the development and review of internal policies (AML, KYC, governance, data protection, etc.).

Provide corporate support : entity formation, shareholder changes, board resolutions, corporate secretarial work.

Work closely with cross-functional teams (compliance, finance, operations, business).

Monitor regulatory developments and assess their legal impact on the business.

Requirements

Law degree (LLB or equivalent).

3 to 5 years of experience at a law firm or in the legal department of a financial institution.

Strong legal knowledge and proven ability to draft legal documents and communicate technical matters with precision.

Genuine interest in financial regulation, corporate law, fintech, and emerging technologies (blockchain, crypto).

Analytical mindset, proactivity, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in the financial sector (banking, fintech, brokers, asset managers) or direct dealings with regulators.

Knowledge of virtual asset regulatory frameworks (e.g. VARA, MiCAR, FATF).

Postgraduate studies in financial regulation, banking law, compliance, or legal tech are an asset.

Admission to practice law (bar registration) in a recognized jurisdiction.

Benefits

Opportunity to work directly with senior leadership and participate in building global legal frameworks.

Exposure to high-impact regulatory projects across multiple jurisdictions (including DFSA, VARA, FCA, and other leading regulators).

Dynamic SaaS / IT business environment with strong integration of crypto and fintech solutions.

Professional development through specialized legal and regulatory training.

International exposure and collaboration with cross-functional teams in multiple locations.

Competitive compensation package tailored to experience and qualifications.