LEGAL & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNSEL

WE ARE HIRING | LEGAL & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNSEL

Location: Dubai, UAE

Experience: 2–5 Years

Industry: Fintech | Crypto | Payments | iGaming | Immigration | Business Litigation | Regulatory Advisory

We are looking for a dynamic and commercially minded Lawyer to join our growing legal consultancy practice in Dubai.

This is not a traditional desk-based legal role .

We are looking for someone who can combine legal knowledge, business development, client relationship management and regulatory coordination — someone who can actively contribute to growing the business and developing long-term client relationships.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and generate new business opportunities in Fintech, Crypto, Payments, iGaming, Immigration and Business Litigation

• Connect with potential clients, understand their requirements and coordinate with our legal/regulatory team to structure appropriate solutions

• Handle client meetings, presentations, consultations and follow-ups

• Build and maintain relationships with entrepreneurs, investors, corporates, professionals and international referral partners

• Assist in preparing legal proposals, quotations, engagement letters and regulatory submissions

• Coordinate with regulators, government authorities and local legal/service providers

• Assist in regulatory matters involving authorities such as:

🇦🇪 UAE Central Bank

🔹 VARA

🔹 ADGM / FSRA

🔹 DIFC / DFSA

🔹 GCGRA

🔹 Other UAE and international regulatory authorities

• Monitor regulatory developments affecting fintech, crypto, payment services, iGaming and other emerging industries

• Coordinate licensing and regulatory projects from initial client consultation through application, approval and post-licensing requirements

• Support business litigation and commercial legal matters as required

• Represent the firm professionally in meetings, conferences, networking events and industry forums

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for a lawyer with 2–5 years of professional experience who has:

✅ Strong communication and presentation skills

✅ Excellent client-handling abilities

✅ Commercial/business development mindset

✅ Ability to independently communicate with clients and professional partners

✅ Understanding of UAE regulatory frameworks

✅ Interest or experience in Fintech / Crypto / Payments / iGaming / Immigration / Corporate & Commercial Law

✅ Ability to understand regulatory requirements and coordinate with different authorities

✅ Strong drafting, research and analytical skills

✅ Confidence in attending client meetings and business-development discussions

✅ Ability to work independently as well as with a multidisciplinary legal team

Advantageous Experience

Candidates with exposure to any of the following will be preferred:

VARA | ADGM/FSRA | DIFC/DFSA | UAE Central Bank | GCGRA | Crypto/VASP | Payment Services | Fintech Licensing | iGaming | Corporate Structuring | Immigration | Commercial Litigation

The Opportunity

This position offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of:

LAW × FINTECH × CRYPTO × REGULATION × BUSINESS

You will not simply be drafting documents.

You will have the opportunity to meet clients, develop business, understand emerging financial technologies, work on regulatory projects and build relationships with regulators and international professional firms.

If you are a lawyer who wants to develop beyond conventional legal practice and build a career in international regulatory, fintech and emerging-business law , we would like to hear from you.

Interested candidates may send their CV with a brief introduction and details of relevant regulatory/client-facing experience.

consult@finjuris.ae

+971 561365987

www.finjuris.ae