Legal & Compliance Officer

Job Title: Legal & Compliance Officer MiCA Licensing
Location: UAE or Europe
Department: Legal & Compliance

About the Role

We are seeking a Legal & Compliance Officer to support our companys expansion into the European Union under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with end-to-end license applications and regulatory coordination across selected EU position can be based either in Dubai or in Europe depending on the candidates background and availability. Close collaboration with internal stakeholders legal advisors and local regulators is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the full lifecycle of MiCA license applications including project coordination documentation drafting and regulatory engagement
• Prepare internal materials such as business plans AML/CFT frameworks governance structures and compliance policies aligned with MiCA requirements
• Liaise with EU legal and compliance advisors to support timely and accurate submissions
• Research and compare different EU jurisdictions (e.g. Malta Cyprus) to support optimal licensing strategy
• Track regulatory updates under MiCA and ensure company alignment with supervisory expectations
• Assist in preparing responses to regulators and coordinating potential inspections or interviews

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Law Compliance or related field
• 13 years of legal or regulatory compliance experience in the crypto fintech or financial services industry
• Experience with financial license applications in Malta Cyprus or similar jurisdictions is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with EU regulations especially MiCA AMLD or MiFID II frameworks
• Strong coordination legal drafting and communication skills
• Fluent in English; knowledge of local regulatory environment in any EU member state is a plus
• Willingness to work cross-border and coordinate across time zones
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Google Workspace / Lark

What We Offer

• Strategic exposure to MiCA regulatory implementation across multiple EU jurisdictions
• Opportunity to contribute to a global expansion project for a regulated crypto platform
• Flexible work location: based in Dubai or a relevant EU jurisdiction
• Competitive compensation international team culture and professional growth

* Only shortlisted candidates will be accommodated.