About
PwC Legal Middle East has been operating for over 10 years through its hub in the Dubai International Financial Centre. We have a team of 60 lawyers and legal professionals based in and working across the region. We are currently experiencing significant growth in companies and government entities collaborating with PwC on the design and implementation of their plans. The successful candidate will be instrumental in leading the development and growth of PwC Legal's FinTech practice in the Middle East, working closely with local, regional, and global lines of service and corporate advisory teams across the UK, Europe, Middle East, and Asia.
Role Overview
The successful candidate(s) will provide expert legal advice and guidance to clients on regulated financial services activities, virtual assets, and emerging technologies, addressing a wide range of regulatory, compliance, data protection, and technology-related matters.
Preferred Knowledge / Skills
- Extensive experience managing financial services and virtual asset regulatory licensing applications with UAE and Middle East regulators
- Expertise in financial services, virtual asset, and data privacy laws and regulations within the UAE and the Middle East
- Strong business development skills and a proven track record in managing client relationships
- Ability to liaise effectively between clients and regulators to ensure smooth compliance processes
- Proficient in conducting legal research and analysis, staying updated on emerging trends, regulations, and best practices in the FinTech sector
- Skills in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts related to regulated financial services, data privacy, and technology
Requirements
- Bachelors and/or Masters degree in Law
- Qualified lawyer registered/enrolled in the home jurisdiction, preferably from the USA, UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or South Africa
- Minimum 7 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) specializing in FinTech and/or Technology, with a focus on the UAE/KSA
- Strong expertise in advising on digital assets, cryptocurrency, data privacy, and related areas
- In-depth knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards pertaining to FinTech and Technology in the GCC/MENA Region
- Exceptional analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven track record in managing multiple client engagements and delivering high-quality legal services
- Strong business acumen to align legal strategies with clients' commercial goals
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
Additional Information
The role reports to the Head of Legal within the Tax and Legal Line of Service in PwC Middle East. While based in Dubai/Riyadh, the successful candidate will be expected to travel regionally and internationally.
