Overview
Paralegal – Fintech & Financial Services Jobs in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates at FundingPips
Title: Paralegal – Fintech & Financial Services
Company: FundingPips
Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our in-house Legal Department. The role involves providing comprehensive support to the legal and management teams across a range of fintech, financial services, and corporate matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of contracts, corporate governance, and regulatory requirements relevant to fintech and investment businesses operating across multiple jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in drafting, reviewing, and maintaining a variety of legal documents including service agreements, NDAs, partnership agreements, employment contracts, and corporate resolutions.
- Prepare and update corporate records such as share registers, structure charts, and statutory filings. Support company formation, licensing, and renewal processes in UAE free zones and other relevant jurisdictions.
- Coordinate with external counsel, management companies, and regulators on submissions, renewals, and compliance-related matters.
- Conduct research on fintech and financial regulatory frameworks, including brokerage licensing, payments, and AML/CFT obligations.
- Maintain and organize contract and document management systems to ensure version control and proper archiving.
- Support internal projects involving due diligence, onboarding, and document verification.
- Assist with document execution, notarization, legalization, and apostille procedures.
- Draft internal summaries, memos, and correspondence related to legal and regulatory matters.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Legal Studies, or related discipline; paralegal certification preferred.
- 2–5 years of experience in an in-house legal department or law firm, ideally within financial services or fintech.
- Solid understanding of UAE free zone and international corporate frameworks (e.g., Cyprus, Mauritius).
- Strong contract drafting, proofreading, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet tight deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems (Jira, Confluence, or similar).
- Excellent written and spoken English; Arabic or French is an advantage.
Preferred Attributes (Strong Plus)
- Experience assisting with regulatory filings or dealing with regulators such as SCA, or FSC.
- Exposure to AML/CFT compliance or data protection frameworks (e.g., KYC reviews, policy drafting, maintaining registers, or supporting compliance audits).
- Familiarity with financial products, brokerage operations, or payment service providers.
- Professional certification or training in compliance (ICA, ACAMS, or equivalent) is a plus.
