Key Responsibilities:
Legal Advisory & Documentation
- Draft and review contracts, MoUs, NDAs, partnership agreements, service terms, and internal policies
- Advise on UAE commercial law, labor law, and company formation (mainland & free zone)
- Provide legal oversight on smart contracts, tokenomics, and exchange listings
- Manage IP filings, terms of use, disclaimers, and investor documents
Global Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure multi-jurisdictional compliance for:
- Crypto laws & exchange licenses (e.g., VARA, SEC, FCA, MAS, CySEC)
- Forex brokerage regulation (e.g., DFSA, ASIC, NFA, IFSC, FSA Seychelles, etc.)
- AML/KYC, anti-terrorism financing, and data protection standards (e.g., GDPR, DIFC)
- Conduct regular regulatory audits and gap assessments
- Monitor token sales (ICO/IDO), cross-border remittance, and investor onboarding laws
Government & Regulatory Liaison
- Communicate with UAE bodies: VARA, DFSA, DED, MOHRE
- Liaise with legal advisors and licensing agents in global jurisdictions (e.g., Panama, BVI, Mauritius, Bangladesh, India, etc.)
- Keep management updated on changes in law, sanctions, or global policy shifts
Required Qualifications:
- LLB (mandatory); LLM or compliance certifications (preferred)
- 3–5 years legal experience, with minimum 2–3 years in fintech, blockchain, or forex sector
- Proven track record with crypto or forex licensing, exchange operations, and investor documents
- Strong command of UAE labor, commercial, and DIFC law
- Fluent in English (written and verbal); other language(s) a plus
- Comfortable working independently with global partners and regulators
Preferred Experience:
- Direct dealings with regulators like VARA, FCA, SEC, CySEC, or BASIS
- Experience with launchpads, token sales, staking, and Web3 platforms
- Legal advisory in whitepapers, prospectus documentation, and risk disclosures
Job Type: Full-time