Senior Legal Counsel – Fintech Gusto Consulting - FZCO

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Posted 50 min ago

Experience

1 - 5 Years

Job Location

Dubai - United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Any

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

About the Role

  • A leading global fintech company based in Dubai is seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Counsel to join its growing team.

  • This role offers an exceptional opportunity for an experienced legal professional to play a strategic part in shaping the company’s international operations and growth.

  • The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in UAE financial regulations, cross-border legal structures, and fintech or technology-driven business models.

  • You’ll work closely with senior management, advising on investment portfolios, global entity management, and day-to-day legal operations across multiple jurisdictions.

  • This is a rare opportunity for a commercially minded legal expert who thrives in fast-paced, innovative environments — someone who can balance business goals with legal precision.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic legal advice on fintech operations, payment systems, and financial compliance across the UAE and other key markets.

  • Manage and advise on investment portfolios, corporate structuring, and multi-jurisdictional entities.

  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, vendor contracts, and cross-border transactions.

  • Support senior management on corporate governance, risk assessment, and strategic partnerships.

  • Liaise with external counsel, regulatory authorities, and partners to ensure compliance with UAE Central Bank and international fintech standards.

  • Oversee day-to-day legal operations, ensuring efficient processes and risk mitigation across business units.

  • Provide guidance on new fintech initiatives, product launches, and expansion into new jurisdictions.

Desired Candidate Profile

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB or equivalent); LLM or additional qualifications in Financial or Corporate Law preferred.

  • Experience: Minimum 5 years of post-qualified experience, ideally within fintech, banking, technology, or regulatory-driven industries.

  • Strong understanding of UAE commercial and financial laws, including Central Bank and DIFC regulations.

  • Proven experience with cross-border transactions, multi-entity operations, and corporate structuring.

  • Fluent in English (mandatory); additional languages such as Arabic, French, or Hindi are a plus.

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Previous experience in high-growth or international organizations is highly valued.

Employment Type

    Full Time

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

  • Principal Counsel - Fintech
  • Fintech Law
  • Corporate Counsel - Fintech
  • Financial Services
  • Legal - Fintech

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Gusto Consulting - FZCO

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