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Financial Services Regulatory Lawyer

United Arab Emirates, Dubai or Abu Dhabi 45000.00 - 60000.00 AED / Month · Job Posted January 29, 2026
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We are working with a leading international law firm seeking an England & Wales qualified Financial Services Regulatory lawyer (4–6 PQE) to join its fast-growing Middle East practice, based in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. This role offers the chance to work closely with a senior Partner on a broad range of non-contentious regulatory matters across the UAE and Saudi Arabia, advising a high-calibre client base that includes banks, asset managers, fintechs, payment service providers and virtual asset businesses. The team supports clients throughout the full regulatory lifecycle, from licensing and market entry to ongoing compliance, product development and cross-border expansion, with exposure to cutting-edge regulatory and fintech work. The ideal candidate will come from a leading international firm, with strong financial services regulatory experience and the confidence to manage matters autonomously, engage directly with clients and contribute to business development initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious lawyer looking to build a long-term career in the Middle East, offering high-quality work, early responsibility, significant client exposure and a competitive remuneration package within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Job Responsibility

  • Work closely with a senior Partner on a broad range of non-contentious regulatory matters across the UAE and Saudi Arabia
  • Advise a high-calibre client base including banks, asset managers, fintechs, payment service providers and virtual asset businesses
  • Support clients throughout the full regulatory lifecycle, from licensing and market entry to ongoing compliance, product development and cross-border expansion
  • Handle cutting-edge regulatory and fintech work

Requirements

  • England & Wales qualified
  • 4–6 PQE (Post-Qualified Experience)
  • Strong financial services regulatory experience
  • Experience from a leading international firm
  • Confidence to manage matters autonomously
  • Ability to engage directly with clients
  • Ability to contribute to business development initiatives

What we offer

  • Tax Free salary
  • Competitive remuneration package
  • High-quality work
  • Early responsibility
  • Significant client exposure
  • Collaborative and forward-thinking environment

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