Legal Counsel

Who we are

We are a global wealth-tech company powering the next generation of trading. We deliver cutting-edge centralised trading solutions and robust B2B financial infrastructure. Our proprietary trading platform offers clients seamless access to stocks ETFs bonds futures options swaps funds and currency pairs- all within a single multi-currency account.

We believe in the boundless flow of capital and information. Whilst developing EXANTE we saw technology as a means to improve global connectivity of the financial services industry. Over the years we have earned a reputation for providing superior service and for getting the results our clients and customers want.

Most importantly people have come to know us for our technological insights and focus on privacy. Our inspiration stems from the talent and ambition of our clients. We are offering an ecosystem of financial products and services that would provide the most tailored assistance to traders.

Our culture

Everything at EXANTE starts with our people. We bring together almost 800 minds across 70 locations. We place trust in our team with real autonomy - the freedom to drive change across products processes and everything in between. That trust fuels innovation and the demands of the markets build resilience; we adapt push forward and we look after each other while we do it.

That freedom is matched by real investment in growth: we back our people with ongoing learning hands-on development and the kind of stretch opportunities that turn good careers into great ones.

About the role

We are seeking a junior to mid-level Corporate Legal Counsel to join our growing legal team in Dubai. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer to support a fast-pacedfintech business operating across multiple jurisdictions. You will work closely with seniorcounsel and business stakeholders on a broad range of corporate commercial and regulatorymatters.

Reporting line: Chief Legal Officer

Responsibilities:

• Draft review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts including service
  agreements SaaS/technology agreements NDAs and vendor arrangements.
• Support corporate governance entity management and cross-border structuring across
  group jurisdictions.
• Assist with regulatory and licensing matters liaising with regulators as required.
• Advise on data protection AML/KYC and consumer protection obligations relevant to
  fintech products.
• Help develop internal policies templates and compliance processes.
• Provide practical business-focused legal guidance to internal stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Qualified lawyer with 25 years PQE preferably common law qualified (e.g. England &Wales or another common law jurisdiction).
• Strong corporate/commercial background ideally with exposure to fintech financial services payments or technology.
• Familiarity with UAE and/or DIFC/ADGM regulatory frameworks is an advantage (orwillingness to develop it quickly).
• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Commercially pragmatic organised and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

We Offer

• Competitive salary that reflects your experience and the value you bring.
• Flexibility that fits your life work from home from our office or a mix of both. You decide what works best.
• Flexible benefits package choose the options that suit your life not a one-size-fits-all bundle.
• A genuinely good place to work an informal collaborative culture where ideas are heard and bureaucracy stays out of your way.
• Continuous learning ongoing training education programs and the support to deepen your expertise in a fast-moving industry.
• Connection beyond your desk events that bring our teams together to network and celebrate.
• Global exposure work side by side with talented colleagues from all over the world across a business serving clients in 100 countries.

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