Head of Legal

3 days ago


Dubai, United Arab Emirates Mind Detect Full time

A rapidly growing next-gen financial ecosystem platform that is bringing financial inclusion to the masses is searching for a
**Head of Legal** to join their exceptional team based in
**Dubai**.

At this critical juncture of major inflection and scale, our client is looking to hire a Head of Legal to hold a critical position responsible for overseeing the company's legal affairs and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. Your role will involve providing strategic legal counsel, managing legal risks, and supporting the company's growth and innovation within the dynamic fintech industry.

**Responsibilities**
- **Legal Strategy and Compliance **- develop and execute the company's legal strategy, aligning it with business goals and regulatory requirements. Monitor changes in laws and regulations affecting the fintech industry, assessing their impact on the company's operations, and providing guidance to stakeholders. Establish and maintain a robust compliance framework, including policies, procedures, and training programs to ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
- **Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management **- ensure the company's compliance with relevant financial regulations, including banking, payments, data privacy, consumer protection, and anti-money laundering (AML) laws. Identify legal and regulatory risks associated with the company's operations, products, and services, and develop strategies to mitigate those risks effectively. Collaborate with internal teams to evaluate and address legal risks associated with new initiatives or partnerships.
- **Contract Management and Legal Documentation **- oversee the negotiation, drafting, and review of contracts, agreements, and legal documentation, including partnerships, clients, vendors, and intellectual property matters. Ensure contracts protect the company's interests, mitigate risks, and comply with legal requirements. Develop standard contract templates and guidelines to streamline the contract management process.
- **Corporate Governance and Compliance Reporting** - provide guidance and support on corporate governance matters, including board meetings, corporate filings, and shareholder relations. Monitor and ensure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements and maintain appropriate documentation. Collaborate with external auditors and regulators to facilitate audits and regulatory examinations.
- **Legal Advisory and Support** - offer legal counsel and support to various departments, including product development, marketing, HR, and finance. Advise on legal issues related to intellectual property, data protection, licensing, regulatory reporting, and dispute resolution. Stay updated on legal and industry trends, providing proactive guidance on potential legal implications and risks.
- **External Relationships and Stakeholder Management **- manage relationships with external legal counsel, regulatory bodies, government agencies, investors, and industry associations. Collaborate with regulators and policymakers to understand and influence regulatory developments, advocating for the company's interests. Represent the company in legal matters, negotiations, and discussions with external parties.

**Qualifications**
- BSc or MSc degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related field.
- Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent Law degree
- Extensive experience in legal and regulatory matters within the fintech, banking, or financial services industry in UAE and KSA
- Strong knowledge of financial regulations, such as KYC/AML, data privacy, consumer protection, and securities regulations
- Proven track record of providing strategic legal advice, managing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance
- Excellent negotiation, contract drafting, and analytical skills
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities

**Benefits**
- Be part of one of the world’s fastest growing global fintechs with a strong career trajectory
- Great salary package on offer
- Be part of a leading regional fintech in MEASA, with high growth plans, bringing financial inclusion to the masses
- Exciting challenges every day with lots of opportunity to learn and to develop both personally and professionally
- A vibrant and truly international work environment in a fast growing FinTech.
- Fast pace and get things done mentality.

**-**
**About us**:

- We're a dedicated recruiter bringing together the brightest talent with organisations creating cutting-edge technology to change the world for the better._
- We partner with technology providers at the forefront of meaningful innovation. And we’re here for talented individuals who are passionate about using their skills to drive positive change._
- Mind Detect provides exceptional recruitment services to businesses who are leading the way in Data, Machine Learning and AI-driven technol


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