EMEA Regulatory Counsel

Dubai, United Arab EmiratesOn-site

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Responsibilities

Advise internal stakeholders on a wide range of regulatory issues with a focus on UAE
Support teams in developing policies and procedures and shaping compliance programs to meet regulatory requirements
Monitor developments in financial regulations to provide proactive guidance on regulatory trends, risks, and opportunities
Advise on advocacy in connection with contemplated and proposed laws, rules, and regulations
Collaborate with business and legal teams across Stripe to address regulatory issues efficiently
Identify and evaluate business and legal risks, and find creative ways to mitigate them while achieving business goals
Develop and work with stakeholders on regulatory engagement strategies
Maintain and contribute to internal legal resources and repositories, help refine our processes, create playbooks, and provide training where necessary Who you are

experience practicing as a qualified lawyer in the UAE, with a focus on payments and fintech regulation
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build consensus across myriad groups
Experience working closely with financial regulators in the UAE and wider region—whether as a regulator, within a regulated firm, or advising regulated clients Preferred [REQUIREMENTS] qualifications •
Experience in advising on financial regulation pertaining to money movement, crypto, and a demonstrated interest in payments, fintech and innovative financial products Prior
experience in payments, fintech, banking, and familiarity with associated regulatory issues including licensing Prior
experience in advising on crypto legal issues and regulations
Fluency in both Arabic and English (written and spoken), with the ability to draft, review, and negotiate legal documents and regulatory responses in both languages.
Experience navigating both UAE onshore and offshore regulatory frameworks
Experience advising on market entry and licensing
Proven ability to engage with and influence policymakers or industry bodies in the UAE on the development of new financial regulations. Prior
experience in an in-house legal role at a high-growth technology company or a leading international financial institution

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses.
Millions of companies—from the world's largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities.
Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead.
That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone's reach while doing the most important work of your career. About the team
We started operations in the UAE in 2021 as our first Middle East launch to provide UAE businesses of all sizes with the financial infrastructure they need to accept payments, manage operations, and grow their revenue globally.
The EMEA Regulatory Legal team is a team of legal counsel responsible for providing strategic guidance on Stripe's financial regulatory obligations across EMEA.
We're hiring our first team member based in the UAE to lead our work in the UAE and future expansion in the region.
As a member of the team, you'll tackle a diverse range of cutting-edge financial regulatory challenges on a daily basis.
You'll have the chance to influence new product development, interact with regulatory authorities shaping our industry, and help define Stripe's policy positions. What you'll do
We're seeking an experienced legal counsel with a passion for payments and fintech regulation.