Emea Regulatory Counsel

Stripe

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
On-site
6+ years uae qualified lawyer experience
Payments and fintech regulation focus
Experience with uae financial regulators
Stripe is seeking an experienced EMEA Regulatory Counsel to join their team in Dubai, focusing on financial regulation in the UAE. The role involves advising internal stakeholders on regulatory issues, influencing product development, and engaging with regulators to support Stripe's mission of enhancing the global economy

Job Summary

  • This role offers the opportunity to lead Stripe's regulatory work in the UAE as the first team member based in the country.
  • The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor on financial regulations, engaging directly with policymakers and regulators.
  • You will influence product development and shape compliance programs while tackling cutting-edge fintech challenges daily.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Stripe is seeking an experienced EMEA Regulatory Counsel to join their team in Dubai, focusing on financial regulation in the UAE. The role involves advising internal stakeholders on regulatory issues, influencing product development, and engaging with regulators to support Stripe's mission of enhancing the global economy.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 6+ years UAE qualified lawyer experience
  • Payments and fintech regulation focus
  • Experience with UAE financial regulators
  • Strategic risk assessment capabilities
  • Cross-functional stakeholder advisory

Nice-to-have

  • Fluency in Arabic and English languages
  • Crypto and money movement regulatory knowledge
  • In-house tech company legal experience
  • MENA region market entry expertise
  • Policy advocacy and engagement skills

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 6 years practicing as a qualified lawyer in the UAE
  • Focus on payments and fintech regulation
  • Proven experience working with UAE financial regulators

Work Rights

Must be based in the UAE (in-office)

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