Senior Legal Counsel
CMC MarketsDubai, United Arab Emirates
Posted December 9, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
CMC Markets is a financial services company with a global presence, with a focus on online trading and derivatives.
Job Description
We are looking to hire a Senior Legal Counsel to join us here at CMC Markets in Dubai, supporting the firm's regulated operations within the DIFC and ensuring compliance with all applicable DFSA and UAE legal requirements.
Requirements
- Provide legal advice on all matters relating to the firm's operations within the DIFC and under DFSA rules, ensuring compliance with regional regulatory requirements.
- Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements relevant to the UAE and wider Middle East region, including market data licences, vendor agreements, prime brokerage documentation, and institutional/partner arrangements.
- Assist the Tax team with engagement letters and related documentation.
- Support Compliance on complaints handling, regulatory changes and financial promotions reviews.
- Work closely with legal colleagues across geographies to ensure smooth cross-border coordination and knowledge sharing.
