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11 open positions for lawyers and in-house counsel in United Arab Emirates, collected from employers’ own job boards and updated daily.
In-house counsel
Senior Legal Counsel - Crypto / DeFi
United Arab Emirates, remote
The role involves managing legal, regulatory, and compliance functions for a London-based cryptocurrency investment firm, reporting to the COO. Responsibilities include overseeing fund regulation, commercial structuring, cross-jurisdictional legal entities, and handling both contentious and non-contentious legal matters. Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in crypto, asset management, or financial services with qualifications in law and expertise in multi-jurisdictional financial regulations.
In-house counsel
Senior Litigation Counsel (Russian language + ENG)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, remote
Senior litigation counsel position focused on commercial disputes and international arbitration in IT, fintech, and banking sectors. The role involves leading litigation cases end-to-end, managing financial recovery matters across multiple jurisdictions, and developing dispute resolution strategies. Requires 7+ years of litigation experience, active legal admission, fluent English and Russian, strong civil procedure knowledge, and proficiency with e-discovery tools and legal databases.
Head of legal / GC
Head of Legal (RE Development)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Head of Legal will lead the Group's legal function across real estate development and investment activities in Dubai. This senior role involves providing strategic legal advice to management, overseeing complex property transactions, drafting and negotiating agreements, managing compliance with UAE regulations, and leading the internal legal team. The position requires 12+ years of legal experience with substantial expertise in UAE real estate development, preferably from a major property developer.
In-house counsel
Senior Legal Generalist
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, remote
We seek a Senior Legal Generalist with 7+ years' experience from international law firms or IT/Fintech companies to join the legal team. The role involves supporting jurisdictional expansion, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, coordinating cross-functional projects, and advising on regulatory, employment and commercial matters across regulated markets including Malta, India and UAE/DIFC. Fluency in Russian and English, strong multi-jurisdictional experience, commercial mindset and proficiency with modern AI tools are essential.
Head of legal / GC
Head of Legal
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Head of Legal role at a real estate development and investment group responsible for leading the legal function and providing strategic business-focused legal advice. The successful candidate will manage real estate transactions, acquisitions, joint ventures, financing, disputes and build an effective in-house legal team. Essential qualifications include substantial real estate development experience, strong construction and commercial contracting background, and preferably UAE or GCC jurisdiction knowledge.
Head of legal / GC
Head of Legal Affairs - Middle East & Africa (MEA)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Head of Legal Affairs oversees legal operations and governance across the Middle East and Africa region, providing strategic leadership in compliance, risk management, contract administration, and dispute resolution. The role acts as trusted advisor to senior leadership on complex legal matters affecting business growth and operational objectives. Requirements include a law degree, Arabic language proficiency, and 10–15 years of progressive experience in legal affairs, corporate governance, and compliance.
Head of legal / GC
Head of Legal (Group General Counsel)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Head of Legal will be the group's senior legal officer based in Dubai, reporting directly to the CEO and working with the Board. The role involves leading acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures and restructurings across UK, UAE and international operations, including transaction structuring, due diligence and negotiation. The successful candidate must build the group's compliance framework, manage legal risk across multiple jurisdictions, and establish the legal team, with at least 15 years of PQE in corporate and commercial law, strong M&A experience and working knowledge of UK and UAE law.
In-house counsel
Legal Counsel
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
A Legal Counsel handles complex commercial and legal matters for the Dubizzle Group legal team across the United Arab Emirates. The role involves drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, providing advice on compliance and intellectual property issues, and supporting the business on technology, media and telecommunications matters. The successful candidate must hold a law degree from England & Wales, Australia or South Africa with 5 to 8 years of post-qualification experience ideally from an international law firm.
In-house counsel
Senior Legal Counsel
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, remote
Emerging Travel Group is recruiting a Senior Legal Counsel to lead legal operations for a global travel-tech company operating across multiple jurisdictions. The role encompasses commercial contracting, product and business support, regulatory compliance monitoring, and managing cross-border legal matters across EU, UK and US markets. Candidates must be qualified to practice law in England & Wales, the US or an EU Member State, with 7+ years of in-house legal experience in travel technology or digital platforms and strong expertise in consumer protection, e-commerce, and payment regulation.
In-house counsel
Legal Counsel - Media Background
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
We seek an experienced legal counsel to lead all legal matters for a newly established media venture within a group, handling content, operations and commercial activities. The role involves building legal frameworks and processes from scratch, providing business-focused advice to senior management and reporting to the General Counsel. Required qualifications include at least 7 years of legal experience with 3+ years in media, broadcasting or entertainment, strong knowledge of UAE media law and data protection legislation, and proven experience in establishing legal processes for early-stage businesses.
Compliance
Chief Compliance Officer (UAE)
United Arab Emirates, remote
Head of compliance for a regulated cryptocurrency platform based in the UAE, reporting to leadership on regulatory readiness and ongoing supervision. The role involves managing the compliance agenda end-to-end, serving as primary interface with the local regulator, and building scalable controls for a fast-growing fintech operation. Requires a senior compliance leader with 5+ years in regulated financial services, experience with VASP or fintech environments, and preferably prior UAE regulatory engagement.
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