Job Description:Legal & Compliance Counsel | Corporate Legal Advisor | Regulatory Counsel | Jobs in DubaiLocation: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Hybrid)Industry: Fintech / Trading / Proprietary FirmReports To: CEOSalary (tax-free): Max 35K AED (Monthly)About the RoleOur client, is a high-growth international technology and digital education company operating across the UAE, Europe, United States, Asia, and Latin America.As the company expands its operations globally, they are seeking a skilled Legal & Compliance Counsel to support all legal, commercial, regulatory, and governance activities. This is a strategic, hands-on legal role in a fast-paced, cross-border environment.The role covers group-level oversight of legal and compliance matters across UAE Free Zone and Mainland structures, EU/UK, US, APAC (Singapore, Hong Kong), and LATAM jurisdictions, particularly in the context of digital platforms, data protection, and commercial operations.Key ResponsibilitiesCommercial & Contractual Advisory•Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts including SaaS, vendor, marketing, partnership, licensing, and platform documentation.•Maintain internal contract templates, trackers, and approval workflows.Corporate & Regulatory Compliance•Oversee compliance for UAE Free Zone and Mainland entities; align activities with license scopes.•Monitor legal risk exposure across international markets (EU, US, Asia, LATAM).•Ensure marketing, platform content, and customer terms comply with applicable laws.Data Protection & Privacy•Implement and monitor compliance with UAE PDPL, EU GDPR, US privacy regulations, and other frameworks.•Draft and maintain DPAs, privacy notices, DPIAs, and data-mapping documentation.•Partner with internal security/tech teams to ensure privacy-by-design practices.Risk Management & Internal Controls•Identify legal risks and support mitigation plans.•Develop policies on acceptable use, marketing, sanctions screening, and vendor compliance.•Conduct internal readiness reviews for regulatory audits and PSP/partner onboarding.Corporate Governance & Entity Management•Support cross-border entity management, registrations, filings, and board resolutions.•Assist with expansion planning and new-market legal assessments.Dispute Management & External Counsel Liaison•Coordinate pre-litigation matters, legal notices, and customer escalations.•Manage relationships with external legal advisors across key jurisdictions.Intellectual Property & Brand Protection•Support IP registration, licensing, and enforcement strategies.•Manage digital terms, IP usage policies, and content rights.
Candidate Requirements•Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Juris Doctor (JD), or equivalent international legal qualification.•3-6 years of post-qualification experience in corporate, commercial, regulatory, or technology law.•Experience of proprietary trading firm is mandatory•Strong working knowledge of UAE commercial law, PDPL, and Free Zone regulations.•Familiarity with international compliance frameworks: GDPR, US state privacy laws, APAC norms (HK/SG).•Experience in technology, SaaS, fintech, or online platforms is highly desirable.•Excellent legal drafting, issue spotting, and stakeholder advisory skills.•High professional integrity and ability to work autonomously in a multi-jurisdictional setting.•European language knowledge is preferred.
