Legal Specialist

Job Description

Group Legal Counsel

team of our group. The position is based in our offices in Dubai and will be

primarily reporting to the Head of Legal/CEO/Director.

Location: Mumbai

Job Mode: 20% will be travel

As Legal Counsel, you will provide legal advice and support to the group’s operations,

ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations in the UAE and other jurisdictions

as needed. You will work closely with executive management, product teams, compliance, and

external advisors to safeguard the company’s interests while enabling growth and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

 Corporate & Commercial Law:

o Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts (e.g., partnership,

vendor, licensing, SaaS, NDAs, and MOU agreements).

o Provide legal support on joint ventures, mergers & acquisitions, and group

restructuring.

o Manage and maintain corporate governance records for all group entities.

 Regulatory & Compliance:

o Ensure compliance with UAE laws, DIFC/ADGM regulations, and relevant

international financial regulations (e.g., AML/CFT, data protection, KYC,

PSD2).

o Advise on licensing and regulatory frameworks applicable to fintech products.

o Work closely with the compliance function to align on regulatory obligations.

 Dispute Management:

o Handle pre-litigation disputes and liaise with external counsel for litigation or

arbitration as needed.

o Advise on risk mitigation strategies to avoid disputes.

 Risk Management & Advisory:

o Identify potential legal risks and recommend practical solutions.

o Support internal stakeholders in interpreting and applying legal advice to

business operations.

 Intellectual Property & Data Protection:

o Support the protection and registration of IP assets (trademarks, patents, etc.).

o Ensure data privacy and cybersecurity measures align with applicable laws

(e.g., GDPR, UAE PDPL).

Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB); Master's or LLM is a plus.

 Admission to practice law in a recognized jurisdiction.

5–8 years of post-qualification experience, ideally with a combination of law firm and

in-house experience in the fintech or financial services sector.

 Strong understanding of UAE legal and regulatory environment.

 Experience in cross-border transactions and international fintech regulations is an

advantage.

 Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced

environment.

 Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

 Arabic language skills are a plus but not mandatory.

What We Offer:

 Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

 Exposure to cutting-edge fintech initiatives

 A collaborative and fast-growing work culture

 Opportunities for regional and international legal exposure