general-counsel

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• Drive the end-to-end licensing process across multiple jurisdictions, including direct, high-level engagement with VARA and other financial regulators.
• Provide full legal support for operations in the UAE, EU, and future target markets, ensuring a unified global strategy.
• Advise on the legal frameworks for Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS), card programs, and complex banking partnerships.
• Act as the subject matter expert for the intersection of TradFi and Digital Assets, ensuring wallets, trading features, and fiat ramps remain compliant.
• Architect and maintain the global corporate structure, including holding companies, intercompany agreements, and IP protection.
• Support investment rounds, capital raises, and ongoing legal communication with investors and the Board.
• Build and optimize internal "Legal Ops" workflows to ensure the department scales efficiently as headcount grows.
• Lead the negotiation of high-stakes agreements with global vendors, liquidity providers, and strategic partners.
• Establish and audit internal controls, AML/KYC policies, and data privacy standards (GDPR and local equivalents).

Head of Legal

Head of Legal leading a team to ensure regulatory compliance for a FinTech startup in Dubai. Driving legal operations, licensing, and partnerships across multiple jurisdictions.

• Support the entire licensing application cycle, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to prepare documentation and manage responses until successful acquisition of licenses
• Review and collate all required documentation for licensing applications, filings, and renewals of operating licenses, permits, NOCs, and registrations with UAE regulators
• Track and research changes in UAE and wider GCC regulations affecting Fintech (Fiat & Digital Assets) and ensure that licensing applications and internal policies reflect these updates
• Support audits across business units, identify regulatory risks, and prepare reports regarding the company’s current license status
• Assist in drafting company-wide policies and support training initiatives to ensure employees understand their specific regulatory obligations
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of all permits, licenses, and filings in a centralized database
• Conduct regulatory research and support the various departments in identifying regulatory issues and requirements early in the stages of product development to support market entry, product launches, and business expansion
• Support the CLO on specialized legal projects and tasks as required

Legal Counsel – Regulatory & Licensing

Legal Counsel supporting the licensing journey at a FinTech company based in Dubai. Collaborating on regulatory compliance and documentation for business operations.

Tabby is a payment solutions company that allows shoppers to split their purchases into four interest-free monthly payments, making shopping more accessible and convenient. Tabby provides an app that helps users discover and track the best products, brands, and deals. The service is available for a wide range of categories, including fashion, beauty, electronics, and more, and integrates with VISA for broad acceptance. Additionally, Tabby offers business solutions to increase sales by removing price barriers and supports shoppers through its Tabby Care service, which facilitates easy returns and payment holds in case of purchase issues.

Tabby creates financial freedom in the way people shop, earn and save by reshaping their relationship with money. +10 million users choose Tabby to stay in control of their spending and make the most out of their money.Over 30,000 global brands and small businesses, including SHEIN, Amazon, Adidas, IKEA, H&M, Samsung and noon use Tabby’s technology to accelerate growth and gain loyal customers by offering flexible payments online and in stores. Tabby is active in Saudi Arabia, UAE and Kuwait, and is valued at $660 million in its latest round of funding from Sequoia Capital India, STV, PayPal Ventures, Mubadala Investment Capital, Arbor Ventures, and Endeavor Catalyst.

Tabby

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including partnership agreements, merchant agreements, and vendor contracts
• Provide legal support to internal teams including HR (employment matters), Business Development, Marketing (partnership agreements), and Operations
• Collaborate with Risk and Collection teams to prevent disputes and manage resolution processes which includes managing all aspects of debt collections, including issuing legal notices, following up with debtors and coordinating with external parties
• Assist in the preparation and filing of legal documents related to debt collection and fraud litigation
• Research legal issues related to debt collection and fraud under UAE laws and regulations including UAE Civil Law to support legal strategies
• Oversee collections and fraud litigation matters with UAE courts and external counsel 
• Assist with streamlining legal workflows and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency

Associate Legal Counsel

Associate Legal Counsel at Tabby managing legal agreements and collections litigation in the UAE fintech sector. Collaborating with teams to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.

OKX is a cryptocurrency exchange offering a comprehensive suite of trading solutions for both retail and institutional investors. The platform facilitates buying, selling, and trading of various cryptocurrencies with low fees, powerful tools like trading bots, and deep liquidity markets. OKX provides services such as quick crypto conversion, a liquid marketplace, and managed trading. It serves institutional traders with an advanced API connectivity, historical market data, and a robust OTC liquidity network. The company aims to ease the crypto trading and buying process, even integrating with Web3 technologies and offering educational resources for new users.

Founded in 2017, OKX is one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency spot and derivatives exchanges. OKX innovatively adopted blockchain technology to reshape the financial ecosystem by offering some of the most diverse and sophisticated products, solutions, and trading tools on the market. Trusted by more than 50 million users in over 180 regions globally, OKX strives to provide an engaging platform that empowers every individual to explore the world of crypto. 

In addition to its world-class DeFi exchange, OKX serves its users with OKX Insights, a research arm that is at the cutting edge of the latest trends in the cryptocurrency industry. With its extensive range of crypto products and services, and unwavering commitment to innovation, OKX’s vision is a world of financial access backed by blockchain and the power of decentralized finance.

• Act as the primary employment law SME for EMEA, advising on a broad range of employment and labour law matters across multiple jurisdictions.
• Partner closely with the People/HR team to support the full employee lifecycle, including hiring, performance management, disciplinary actions, restructurings, terminations, and employee relations matters.
• Advise on employment aspects of business growth, scaling, and organisational change, including acquisitions, restructurings, and workforce planning.
• Draft, review, and maintain employment-related documentation, including contracts, policies, handbooks, incentive plans, and internal guidelines.
• Support the development and implementation of employment law processes, frameworks, and infrastructure in a scaling and evolving organisation.
• Manage employment-related disputes and claims, including coordinating with and overseeing external counsel where required.
• Advise on employee mobility, remote work arrangements, cross‑border employment issues, and works council/employee representative matters.
• Monitor and interpret changes in EMEA employment laws and regulations, providing proactive, practical guidance to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Risk, and business teams to ensure alignment with company values and risk appetite.

Associate General Counsel – Employment Law

Associate General Counsel providing regional employment law expertise for EMEA region at OKX. Advising on various employment matters in a fast-paced legal environment.

Ford Motor Company is a globally renowned automotive company based in the United States, established by Henry Ford. The company is committed to building a better world where every individual has the freedom to move and follow their dreams. Ford is dedicated to innovation, with a focus on services, experiences, and software alongside its traditional vehicle manufacturing. The company is actively involved in sustainability initiatives and aims to meet ambitious environmental targets. Ford values service, community impact, and strives to combine business success with social and environmental responsibility. With a rich history of over 121 years, Ford continues to adapt and lead in the evolving automotive landscape.

We don't just make history -- we make the future. Ford put the world on wheels over a century ago, and our teams are re-inventing icons and creating groundbreaking connected and electric vehicles for the next century. We believe in serving our customers, our communities, and the world. If you do, too, come move the world and make the future with us.

Ford is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. From our earliest days as a pioneer of modern transportation, we have sought to make the world a better place – one that benefits lives, communities and the planet. We are here to provide the means for every person to move and pursue their dreams, serving as a bridge between personal freedom and the future of mobility. In that pursuit, our 186,000 employees around the world help to set the pace of innovation every day. 

Privacy Policy: https://www.ford.com/help/privacy/

Ford Motor Company

• Advise on a variety of legal topics and manage complex matters with multiple stakeholders.
• Lead the legal aspects of corporate structuring, including the incorporation of new entities and joint ventures in key markets.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide array of commercial agreements.
• Provide legal oversight on distributor relations, including renewals, non-renewals, and terminations.
• Manage legal workstreams for strategic projects and office relocations.
• Ensure company-wide compliance with evolving privacy and data protection laws.
• Advise on data transfer requirements and assist in amending regional agreements.
• Provide legal guidance in the event of a data breach.

Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel providing guidance on corporate and commercial matters in the MENA region. Advising on legal compliance, risk management, and data protection laws.

Alpheya offers a full suite of cloud-native, AI-powered wealthtech solutions designed to strip away the complexities of wealth management and deliver differentiated experiences, insights, and new opportunities for your business.

Alpheya

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreements, including client agreements, partnership agreements, and vendor contracts.
• Manage and protect the company's intellectual property, trademarks, and patents.
• Ensure that the company's data handling and privacy practices comply with relevant data protection laws.
• Help understand local requirements as the company expands presence across multiple MENA countries. Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, particularly in the fintech and wealth management sectors.
• Establish and maintain corporate governance practices that promote transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct across the organization.
• Establish and oversee an ethics program and a whistle-blowing mechanism for employees to report concerns.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks, while providing guidance to the executive team on risk mitigation strategies.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive legal strategy aligned with the business objectives, considering the regulatory framework in Abu Dhabi and internationally.

Corporate Legal Counsel

Corporate Legal Counsel establishing legal function for a B2B WealthTech startup backed by BNY Mellon. Focused on compliance, risk management, and corporate governance in Abu Dhabi.

Palantir Technologies is a public American software company that specializes in big data analytics. The company was founded in 2003 and provides platforms for integrating, managing, and analyzing data, particularly for government and commercial clients. Palantir is known for its two primary software offerings: Palantir Gotham, used primarily for counter-terrorism by the United States Intelligence Community and United States Department of Defense, and Palantir Foundry, which is used by corporate clients. It is a pivotal player in the field of data analytics and has been involved in projects related to defense, intelligence, law enforcement, and financial services.

At Palantir (NYSE: PLTR), we're helping the world's most important institutions use their data to solve their most urgent problems. Our software lets our customers integrate and analyze all of their data so they can answer questions that they couldn't before. From delivering disaster relief to building safer automobiles, we're honored to help make our partners better at their most important work. 

Together with our customers, we're building the future of national security, healthcare, energy, finance, manufacturing, and more. And we need bright minds from around the world to help us.

Palantir Technologies

• Lead negotiation and drafting on commercial and international government deals and transactions while supporting the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes
• Advise on complex legal and business matters to solve a multitude of challenges across the company, including in the compliance and regulatory space
• Partner closely with international sales teams on deal strategy and enterprise level relationships in-region
• Assist in building infrastructure and processes to optimally deliver legal support in a scalable manner
• Collaborate with Business, Operations, Finance, and Engineering teams to drive deals to execution

Legal Counsel on Palantir's legal team addressing legal issues and collaborating with various teams. Supporting significant commercial and government deals while ensuring compliance.

Legal Counsel for Palantir's in-house legal team, focusing on commercial and international government deals. Proactively addressing legal challenges and collaborating across departments.

Hybrid General Counsel roles in United Arab Emirates

Browse 8 hybrid general counsel roles hiring in United Arab Emirates plus related opportunities such as paralegal and legal.

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Head of Legal

UMO

Legal Counsel – Regulatory & Licensing

UMO

Associate Legal Counsel

Tabby

Associate General Counsel – Employment Law

OKX

Legal Counsel

Ford Motor Company

Corporate Legal Counsel

Alpheya

Legal Counsel

Palantir Technologies

Legal Counsel

Palantir Technologies