Legal and Compliance Officer
Bitunix Dubai
Job description / Role
Employment: Full Time
About the job
Legal & Compliance Officer
Location: UAE or EuropeDepartment: Legal & Compliance
About the role
We are seeking a Legal & Compliance Officer to support our company's expansion into the European Union under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with end-to-end license applications and regulatory coordination across selected EU jurisdictions.This position can be based either in Dubai or in Europe, depending on the candidate's background and availability. Close collaboration with internal stakeholders, legal advisors, and local regulators is essential.
Key responsibilities- Support the full lifecycle of MiCA license applications, including project coordination, documentation drafting, and regulatory engagement
- Prepare internal materials such as business plans, AML/CFT frameworks, governance structures, and compliance policies aligned with MiCA requirements
- Liaise with EU legal and compliance advisors to support timely and accurate submissions
- Research and compare different EU jurisdictions (e.g. Malta, Cyprus) to support optimal licensing strategy
- Track regulatory updates under MiCA and ensure company alignment with supervisory expectations
- Assist in preparing responses to regulators and coordinating potential inspections or interviews
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Compliance, or related field
- 3 years of legal or regulatory compliance experience in the crypto, fintech, or financial services industry
- Experience with financial license applications in Malta, Cyprus, or similar jurisdictions is strongly preferred
- Familiarity with EU regulations, especially MiCA, AMLD, or MiFID II frameworks
- Strong coordination, legal drafting, and communication skills
- Fluent in English; knowledge of local regulatory environment in any EU member state is a plus
- Willingness to work cross-border and coordinate across time zones
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Google Workspace / Lark
- Strategic exposure to MiCA regulatory implementation across multiple EU jurisdictions
- Opportunity to contribute to a global expansion project for a regulated crypto platform
- Flexible work location: based in Dubai or a relevant EU jurisdiction
- Competitive compensation, international team culture, and professional growth
Only shortlisted candidates will be accommodated.
Job Function: LegalCompany Industry: Finance, Investment & Asset Management
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