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FinTech Senior Solicitor - Payments Regulatory/licensing
Court 1 Capital
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Senior
Onsite
3 weeks ago
Payments RegulationDigital Assets RegulationFinancial Services RegulationRegulatory LicensingAML/CTF ComplianceCross Border Regulatory Strategy
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About the Role
Court 1 Capital is recruiting for an international law firm seeking a senior solicitor (Senior Associate, Counsel, or Partner level) with expertise in Payments & Financial Services Regulation for its Dubai office.
Key Skills for This Role
Payments RegulationDigital Assets RegulationFinancial Services RegulationRegulatory LicensingAML/CTF ComplianceCross Border Regulatory Strategy
Responsibilities
- Lead and grow the firm’s Payments, FinTech & Digital Assets regulatory practice in the Middle East
- Advise on licensing and regulatory approvals for PSPs, EMIs, digital asset exchanges, custodians, lending/embedded finance platforms, and venture funds
- Act as primary liaison with ADGM FSRA, VARA, CBUAE, DFSA, SAMA, and other regulators
- Advise on regulatory strategy, product rollout, AML frameworks, governance, and ongoing compliance
- Support colleagues on FinTech M&A, venture capital, strategic partnerships, and commercial arrangements
- Collaborate with the firm’s global FinTech and TMT teams on EU/UK regulatory mandates
- Work with sovereign wealth funds, high‑growth FinTechs, digital asset platforms, and institutional investors expanding into the region
Requirements
- Financial services regulatory specialist with deep experience in payments, digital assets, and licensing
- Strong track record securing regulatory approvals (e.g., MTF, custody, PSP, EMI, lending, VASP licences)
- Experience engaging with ADGM/FSRA, VARA, CBUAE, DFSA, SAMA, or equivalent regulators
- Ability to originate and deliver complex cross‑border mandates
- Corporate/commercial capability to support FinTech transactions and strategic partnerships
- International outlook and ability to work seamlessly with global teams
- Existing client relationships in FinTech, payments, digital assets, or financial services will be highly valued
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Opportunity Overview
- Our client is a leading international law firm recognised globally for its strength in technology, payments, digital regulation, and financial services innovation.
- The Dubai office is a core hub for the firm’s Middle East practice, advising on complex cross‑border mandates across FinTech, Payments, TMT, Corporate, Funds, and Financial Regulation.
- The firm is seeking to appoint a senior solicitor and will consider Senior Associates, Counsel or Partner level candidates with expertise in Payments & Financial Services Regulation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and grow the firm’s Payments, FinTech & Digital Assets regulatory practice in the Middle East.
- Advise on licensing and regulatory approvals for PSPs, EMIs, digital asset exchanges, custodians, lending/embedded finance platforms, and venture funds.
- Act as primary liaison with ADGM FSRA, VARA, CBUAE, DFSA, SAMA, and other regulators.
- Advise on regulatory strategy, product rollout, AML frameworks, governance, and ongoing compliance.
- Support colleagues on FinTech M&A, venture capital, strategic partnerships, and commercial arrangements.
- Collaborate with the firm’s global FinTech and TMT teams on EU/UK regulatory mandates.
- Work with sovereign wealth funds, high‑growth FinTechs, digital asset platforms, and institutional investors expanding into the region.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- A financial services regulatory specialist with deep experience in payments, digital assets, and licensing.
- Strong track record securing regulatory approvals (e.g., MTF, custody, PSP, EMI, lending, VASP licences).
- Experience engaging with ADGM/FSRA, VARA, CBUAE, DFSA, SAMA, or equivalent regulators.
- Ability to originate and deliver complex cross‑border mandates.
- Corporate/commercial capability to support FinTech transactions and strategic partnerships.
- International outlook and ability to work seamlessly with global teams.
- Existing client relationships in FinTech, payments, digital assets, or financial services will be highly valued.
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