Corporate Lawyer Financial Regulation, Corporate & Compliance

We are seeking a Corporate Lawyer with 3 to 5 years of experience to join the legal team, providing support on regulatory, corporate, and compliance matters in a dynamic international financial environment. This role is ideal for proactive legal professionals with a strong background in financial regulation and a genuine interest in technology and evolving business models.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on financial regulation applicable locally and internationally (DFSA, VARA, FCA, FSA, etc.).

• Support licensing processes and maintain relations with local and international regulatory authorities.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including NDAs, SLAs, and cooperation agreements.

• Assist in the development and review of internal policies (AML, KYC, governance, data protection, etc.).

• Provide corporate support: entity formation, shareholder changes, board resolutions, corporate secretarial work.

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  Work closely with cross-functional teams (compliance, finance, operations, business).

• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their legal impact on the business.

Requirements

• Law degree (LLB or equivalent).

• 3 to 5 years of experience at a law firm or in the legal department of a financial institution.

• Strong legal knowledge and proven ability to draft legal documents and communicate technical matters with precision.

• Genuine interest in financial regulation, corporate law, fintech, and emerging technologies (blockchain, crypto).

• Analytical mindset, proactivity, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in the financial sector (banking, fintech, brokers, asset managers) or direct dealings with regulators.

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• Knowledge of virtual asset regulatory frameworks (e.g. VARA, MiCAR, FATF).

• Postgraduate studies in financial regulation, banking law, compliance, or legal tech are an asset.

• Admission to practice law (bar registration) in a recognized jurisdiction.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work directly with senior leadership and participate in building global legal frameworks.

• Exposure to high-impact regulatory projects across multiple jurisdictions (including DFSA, VARA, FCA, and other leading regulators).

• Dynamic SaaS / IT business environment with strong integration of crypto and fintech solutions.

• Professional development through specialized legal and regulatory training.

• International exposure and collaboration with cross-functional teams in multiple locations.

• Competitive compensation package tailored to experience and qualifications.