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Dubai-based payments technology company is hiring a Legal Counsel to join its growing in-house legal team, supporting the business on commercial contracts, technology agreements and corporate matters.

Role overview
Our client is a fast-growing payments technology company building out its Dubai hub. Due to expansion, the legal team is looking to hire a Legal Counsel to support its in-house legal function from the Dubai office. The successful candidate will work across commercial contracts, technology and payments agreements and day-to-day corporate governance. The role will suit a driven mid-level lawyer who is keen to broaden their experience and grow with the business. This is an exciting opportunity to build a long-term in-house career in payments and fintech.

Key responsibilities

Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements with merchants, partners and suppliers
Support on payments and technology contracts, including SaaS, licensing and data protection terms
Handle corporate governance across the group, including board and shareholder resolutions
Advise product, operations and commercial teams on new initiatives and contract risk
Help maintain contract templates and improve legal workflows as the team grows
Support the wider legal team on general corporate and commercial matters as required

Candidate profile

Common law qualified lawyer with approximately 4 to 6 years’ PQE
Corporate and commercial background, ideally with experience in fintech, payments or technology
Payments experience beneficial but not required
Mix of private practice and in-house experience preferred
Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and quick to pick up new areas
Based in Dubai or willing to relocate

Legal Counsel (Payments)