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Senior Legal Counsel

mTransformAbu Dhabi Emirate, UAETodayMid-Senior
Mid-Seniorfulltime

Skills

Corporate LawContract DraftingLitigation

About This Role

Overview

We are a fast-growing Web3 startup providing end-to-end services to

crypto wallets

,

digital

asset exchanges

, and

tokenization platforms

across multiple jurisdictions.

Our mission is to

build trust-driven, compliant, and scalable infrastructure for the next wave of digital finance.

As we expand our global footprint, we’re seeking an experienced

Legal Counsel

with strong

cross-border experience in

crypto law, regulatory compliance, and commercial

contracts

to help guide our strategic growth while managing risk and regulatory obligations.

Regulatory & Crypto-Specific Legal

Advise on local and international crypto regulations, including:

SEC, CFTC, FinCEN (USA)

FATF, V ASP, and AML/KYC guidelines

Provide legal guidance on tokenization structures, whitepapers, and tokenomics

models.

Support legal structuring for wallet infrastructure, token issuance, exchange

integrations, and custody services.

Lead or support crypto exchange licensing applications and interactions with

regulatory bodies globally.

Corporate & Commercial Legal

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts including:

o SaaS agreements

o Token platform partnerships

o Licensing & IP agreements

o Vendor, reseller, and B2B service agreementsmTransform.com

Advise on and manage

company law matters

, including:

o Board governance and shareholder relations

o Corporate structuring and international subsidiaries

o Entity incorporation in crypto-friendly jurisdictions (e.g., BVI, Cayman, UAE

Free Zones)

Manage all legal documentation related to fundraising, investor agreements, token

vesting schedules, and SAFE/SAFT contracts.

Employment & Workplace Compliance

Advise on

employment law

, contractor agreements, and HR policies in accordance

with UAE labor law and international standards.

Ensure company policies comply with applicable labor laws (e.g., Meydan, IFZA,

mainland UAE, or remote teams in other jurisdictions).

Assist in drafting employment contracts, stock/token option agreements, and

confidentiality/IP assignments.

Cross-Border Legal Strategy

Develop and maintain internal frameworks for

cross-border compliance

, risk

management, and international data transfer (e.g., GDPR, DPDP).

Monitor legal developments globally and make proactive recommendations to ensure

legal agility and risk minimization.

Coordinate with external counsel in different jurisdictions as required.

Requirements

Law degree (LLB, JD, or equivalent) and licensed to practice in at least one jurisdiction.

5–10 years of post-qualification experience, ideally covering:

o Blockchain/crypto or fintech regulation

o Commercial and tech contracts

o Corporate and employment law

o Cross-border legal work and compliance

Strong knowledge of:

o Token classification and crypto licensing (utility vs security tokens)

o AML/KYC and data privacy laws (GDPR, DPDP, etc.)

o Company law in one or more jurisdictions

o UAE employment law or similar systems

Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills.

Experience

working closely with tech, product, and operations teams.

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, startup environment.

Good to Have

Experience

in Web3 or crypto companies (in-house or legal advisory).

Understanding of DAO legal structures, smart contract audit frameworks, and IP

protection in blockchain.

Familiarity with regulatory environments in the UAE, EU, UK, US, or APAC.

Experience

advising on hybrid legal models (e.g., onshore/offshore entity setups).

Previous exposure to equity/token incentive plan structuring for teams.

What We Offer

Opportunity to shape legal strategy in one of the most dynamic sectors of fintech

Work directly with founders and product teams on high-impact projects

Global exposure with regulatory bodies, clients, and partners

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