Overview
Legal Counsel – Commercial & Regulatory (3+ PQE) Jobs in Dubai, UAE at MENA Recruit
A Dubai-based organization is seeking a commercially focused Legal Counsel to join its legal team on an initial 3-month contract, with the possibility of a further 3-month extension. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with experience in FinTech, payments, or financial services to work across a broad range of commercial and regulatory matters within a fast-paced business.
This is a part-time position (4 days per week) based in Dubai.
Key Responsibilities
1. Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements.
2. Advise the business on commercial, payments, and financial services legal matters.
3. Provide guidance on UAE Central Bank regulations and other applicable regulatory requirements.
4. Support compliance, governance, and risk management initiatives across the business.
5. Partner with internal stakeholders to deliver practical, commercially focused legal advice.
6. Review and develop legal documentation, policies, and procedures.
7. Monitor regulatory developments and advise on their impact on the business.
8. Liaise with and manage external legal counsel where required.
Title: Legal Counsel – Commercial & Regulatory (3+ PQE)
Company: MENA Recruit
Location: Dubai, UAE
