Financial Services Regulatory Legal Counsel - Dubai-based (Financial Services / Crypto / Digital Assets)

***We welcome applicants from UK-qualified financial services regulatory lawyers with international and UAE experience who are ready to move to Dubai.***

Are you a mid-level FS regulatory lawyer with top-tier law firm experience and a passion for crypto and digital assets? An exciting opportunity has arisen in Dubai with a leading organisation at the cutting edge of financial innovation. This is your chance to play a key role shaping the regulatory landscape for blockchain, crypto, and tech-related financial services.

About the Role:

As a Regulatory Legal Counsel, you will provide expert legal guidance on crypto, blockchain, and financial services regulation in the UAE. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and engage with regulators, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to ensure compliance and advance innovative initiatives in the digital asset space.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise on regulatory matters relating to financial services, digital assets, and blockchain-based technologies.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements related to corporate, regulatory, and commercial matters.
• Partner with internal teams, including business, technology, and product, to provide clear legal guidance.
• Keep the organisation informed of new and emerging regulations, helping implement practical compliance strategies.
• Represent the organisation in discussions with regulators, industry groups, and other key stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For:

• 5–8 years’ experience as a financial services regulatory lawyer, with specific digital assets or blockchain advisory experience.
• Qualified in the UAE and/or England and Wales, with prior experience at a top-tier law firm.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills, able to simplify complex legal issues for non-legal colleagues.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, innovative environment, working independently and collaboratively.
• A proven understanding of financial products, regulatory licensing, and compliance requirements in the region.

Why This Opportunity is Unique:

• Be part of a team defining the future of finance in Dubai.
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge crypto and blockchain projects.
• Collaborate with market-leading experts and regulators in a high-profile, impactful role.

This role is ideal for a lawyer with top-tier law firm experience in UAE financial services regulation who wants to specialise further in the digital assets space and be at the forefront of innovation.