Digital Banking Legal Advisor
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Position Overview
Location:
Dubai, United Arab Emirates 
Compensation:
د.إ22,000 - د.إ35,000/year
Position:
Mid
Type:
Job
Practice Area:
Banking Law
Remote:
No
Posted:
Deadline:
Jun 18, 2026
Job Description
Digital Banking Legal Advisor — Emirates NBD
Emirates NBD is looking for a Digital Banking Legal Advisor to support our market-leading digital banking platform, including Liv. and E20 digital banks. Based in Deira, Dubai, you will advise on fintech partnerships, open banking regulations, and digital payment systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise on UAE Central Bank regulations for digital banking, stored value facilities, and payment service providers
- Draft and negotiate fintech partnership agreements, API licensing agreements, and technology service contracts
- Support regulatory approval processes for new digital banking products with the UAE Central Bank and SCA
- Advise on e-commerce regulations, electronic signatures (UAE Federal Law No. 1/2006), and online contracting
- Handle legal aspects of blockchain, digital assets, and virtual asset service provider (VASP) regulations
- Coordinate with DIFC Innovation Hub and ADGM RegLab on sandbox applications
Responsibilities
Digital Banking Legal Advisor — Emirates NBD
Emirates NBD is looking for a Digital Banking Legal Advisor to support our market-leading digital banking platform, including Liv. and E20 digital banks. Based in Deira, Dubai, you will advise on fintech partnerships, open banking regulations, and digital payment systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise on UAE Central Bank regulations for digital banking, stored value facilities, and payment service providers
- Draft and negotiate fintech partnership agreements, API licensing agreements, and technology service contracts
- Support regulatory approval processes for new digital banking products with the UAE Central Bank and SCA
- Advise on e-commerce regulations, electronic signatures (UAE Federal Law No. 1/2006), and online contracting
- Handle legal aspects of blockchain, digital assets, and virtual asset service provider (VASP) regulations
- Coordinate with DIFC Innovation Hub and ADGM RegLab on sandbox applications
Requirements
- 4-6 years PQE in technology law, fintech, or banking regulatory law
- Knowledge of UAE Central Bank fintech and digital payment regulations
- Experience with SCA (Securities and Commodities Authority) regulatory framework
- Understanding of blockchain technology and virtual asset regulations (VARA)
- Common law or civil law qualification accepted
- Fluent English; technology industry experience preferred
Perks & Benefits
Legal career opportunities, Professional development, Competitive compensation, Health benefits, Retirement planning
Compensation
د.إ22,000 - د.إ35,000/year
Practice Area
Banking Law
Position
Mid
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: US
Application Contact
Contact: Emirates NBD — Group Legal Hiring Team
Application Deadline
June 18, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
