Financial Services Regulatory Associate — Dubai

Join a leading international law firm's growing Financial Services Regulatory team in the UAE, based in Dubai (with options to support Abu Dhabi). The role focuses on non-contentious regulatory advisory work across the UAE and Saudi Arabia, with opportunities to assist on related contentious regulatory matters and to engage with a wide range of regulated clients (banks, asset managers, broker-dealers, payment firms, fintechs, VASPs and government entities).

You will support the team across the full regulatory lifecycle — market entry and licensing, ongoing compliance and governance, product launches (including payments and digital assets), outsourcing and third‑party arrangements, cross‑border regulatory issues and preparation of thought leadership and training materials. The role offers significant client exposure and responsibility for managing workstreams in a fast‑growing regional practice.

• England & Wales qualified solicitor with 4–6 years PQE (post‑qualification experience at the firm where trained/retained preferred).
• Solid experience advising on financial services regulatory matters for banks, asset managers, broker‑dealers, payment services, fintechs or similar regulated firms.
• Good understanding of UAE and/or Saudi regulatory frameworks, or demonstrable ability to apply knowledge from other major financial centres to the regional context.
• Proven ability to manage workstreams with autonomy, including client interaction and supervision of junior team members; strong drafting and commercial advisory skills.
• Proactive, collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to business development and thought leadership activities.