Senior Legal Counsel

apartmentBitunix placeDubai calendar_month 

Job Description

Senior Legal Counsel - (Crypto Licensing UAE & Europe Focus)

Minimum Experience: 3 years (internships + full-time roles)

Work Mode: Remote or Onsite (Dubai)

As our Senior Legal Counsel, you will lead crypto licensing applications across the UAE (VARA, ADGM, DIFC) and Europe (BaFin, CSSF, AMF, etc.). You will guide the business through complex regulatory requirements and collaborate directly with consultants and regulators.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage end-to-end virtual asset licensing processes in the UAE & EU
  • Provide legal advice on MiCA, AML/CFT, and other regulatory frameworks
  • Draft legal documents, internal policies, and compliance strategies
  • Liaise with regulators, consultants, and internal stakeholders

Requirements:

  • Minimum 3 years of legal experience (can include internships)
  • Strong exposure to UAE crypto regulation and European frameworks (e.g., MiCA, BaFin)
  • Excellent legal drafting and negotiation skills
  • Law degree (LLB or equivalent); UAE/EU bar admission is a plus
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